Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $233 million firm-fixed-price contract to deliver IRST21 Block II systems and initial spares to the U.S. Navy and Air National Guard (ANG) 🇺🇸 Read more 🔗 : https://lnkd.in/eywhrheV

The DiSTI Corporation has announced that it has been awarded a five-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide complex media and computer-based training (CBT) solutions for the Naval Aviation Enterprise (NAE). The Complex Media IDIQ will not only serve the US Navy and United States Marine Corps aviation communities but also Carrier Strike Groups, international programs, and other DoD agencies that require next-generation training solutions. “At DiSTI, we are honored to expand our long-standing partnership with the U.S. Navy through this award,” said John Hayward, CEO of DiSTI. “Our VE Studio platform will play a central role in enabling the rapid, scalable, and cost-effective development of training systems that prepare warfighters for mission success. This contract reinforces our commitment to delivering innovative solutions that improve training effectiveness and operational readiness.” Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/egjk_Kcf #Defense #Military #USNavy #Marines #VirtualTraining

This beauty is getting prepared for its FAT (factory acceptance testing) in anticipation of its deployment to the Naval Postgraduate School. The NPS purchased this unique containerized DirectPowder™ unit to enable rapid, on-site production of high-quality metal powders in challenging and remote environments, supporting the Navy’s operational and maintenance needs. More details available here: https://lnkd.in/gNa4HgDF #USNavy #maritimeindustrialbase #expeditionary #metalpowders Neighborhood 91

The USS St. Louis has achieved a historic milestone: the first engine repair at sea in the history of the U.S. Navy. This success represents the collaboration of engineering, innovation, and operational readiness. A strong reminder that behind every breakthrough in naval capability is the work of skilled engineers. ⚓ Read more: https://ow.ly/JKYn50X0Xzl #EngineersClubSTL #NavalEngineering #STLEngineers #Innovation

Manson Construction Co. has secured a $61 million contract to build a lighterage and small craft facility at the Marine Corps Support Facility in Jacksonville, Florida. The project, funded by fiscal 2022 Navy military construction funds, is expected to be completed by July 2027. This contract was competitively awarded through the Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southeast. - Contract value: $61,080,000 firm-fixed-price - Location: Blount Island Command, Jacksonville, Florida - Completion expected by July 2027 This project highlights ongoing investment in military infrastructure to support Marine Corps operations. Read more: https://lnkd.in/degqCHJa #PRESWERX #FloridaConstruction

Defense giant Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $233 million firm-fixed-price contract to deliver IRST21 Block II systems and initial spares to the U.S. Navy and Air National Guard (ANG). https://lnkd.in/dauzxBEJ

Lockheed Martin's Sikorsky division has been awarded a $10.855 billion contract by the U.S. Navy to build up to 99 CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift helicopters for the U.S. Marine Corps.

Notes to the New CNO Week - Start Building Small Warships Throughout history, small, well-armed ships have been essential complements to larger warships. Today, the U.S. Navy faces pressing challenges—too few destroyers, strained logistics, and growing demands from China’s expanding naval and maritime militia forces. The Lightly Manned Automated Combat Capability (LMACC) offers a practical answer: affordable, resilient warships with long endurance, advanced automation, and crews of about 25. Built for under $200M each, LMACCs could be produced at scale through smaller U.S. shipyards, expanding capacity while supporting Navy–Marine Corps operations. They would not only strengthen deterrence and presence, but also provide junior officers with early command opportunities—cultivating initiative, adaptability, and tactical acumen. Autonomous systems will continue to grow in importance, but human-led decision-making remains central to combat. By pairing human oversight with advanced automation, LMACC bridges today’s needs and tomorrow’s innovations, offering the Navy a proven, affordable path to enduring maritime superiority. #Navy #MaritimeSecurity #Innovation #LMACC #NavalStrategy #FutureForce Shelley Gallup Ben DiDonato https://lnkd.in/e5_ysiqp

Mission Monday: Mission Readiness through specialized training To maintain combat readiness, our Navy and Marine Corps pilots and aircrew require more than just skill and courage, their mental well-being is paramount. A recent study published in Psychological Services by CAPT Carrie Kennedy, PhD, and the Office of the Naval Inspector General’s own LCDR (sel) Jacob Westerberg, PhD, highlights the critical role of specialized training for healthcare providers. Learn more about it here: https://lnkd.in/ejhnCde4 #NavyandNation250

🚀 OMNI Fed has been awarded $64,500 by the Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force. This funding is part of the Small Business Innovation Research Program Phase III Action. 📚 The award supports the Inter-American Air Forces Academy (IAAFA) under the Air Education and Training Command (AETC) - 37th Wing. This initiative is crucial for enhancing educational and training capabilities, ensuring that the academy remains at the forefront of military education. 🗓️ This project, categorized under "Not R&D/Special Study," will span approximately 11 months, starting on May 22, 2025, and concluding on May 21, 2026. #SBIR #Innovation #Defense #Education