Behind the Scenes: Coast Guard Search & Rescue
By Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Nicole J. Groll
“Mariners in the vicinity of Great Point Nantucket Sound, be on the lookout for three persons in the water…”
Coast Guard Petty Officer...
Navy’s Longest Range Surface-to-Air Intercept in Naval History
In the longest range surface-to-air intercept of its kind in naval history, a Raytheon Company Standard Missile-6 successfully destroyed an over-the-horizon, threat target.
The mission also demonstrated the combat capabilities that SM-6...
Port Program Strengthens Maritime, Freight Infrastructure
Posted by Maritime Administrator Paul “Chip” Jaenichen
During my recent travels to California, I joined state and local leaders to commemorate the transfer of 125 acres of property to the City of...
Raytheon Chosen for Cyber Research & Support to US Navy
Raytheon has been awarded a $98 million contract by the U.S. Navy's Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center, Pacific for cyberspace science, research, engineering and technology integration.
"Our team combines Raytheon's warfighting experience,...
From Under the Sea to Up in the Air: First UUA Launch from UUV
Lockheed Martin recently demonstrated the versatility and adaptability that its unmanned systems bring to complex missions.
Successfully launching Vector Hawk, a small, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), on command from the Marlin MK2 autonomous...
7th Annual Surface Warships Conference (Learn More)
AST is delighted to announce that the seventh annual Surface Warships Conference will be held at the Hilton London Docklands Riverside, London, UK between 24th and 26th January 2017.
This year will...
LM to Upgrade Navy’s Shipboard Electronic Warfare Systems
Lockheed Martincontinues to make technological advances in its electronic warfare portfolio that will keep the warfighter a step ahead.
The U.S. Navy awarded the company an initial $148.9M contract for full rate production...
Maritime Arresting Trains Hillsborough Sheriff, USCG, at Port Tampa Bay
On Wednesday October 5th, Maritime Arresting Technologies, a 2016 AST Homeland Security Awards ‘ASTORS’ Winner, has completed its third and final section of Port Tampa Bay’s Security Enhancement Project.
The project, funded by the...
USMMA Alumni Task Force on the Prevention of Sexual Misconduct
The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Alumni Association and Foundation (AAF) has announced the creation of a Task Force on the Prevention of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment to address sexual misconduct at...
Navy Commissions Amphibious Transport Dock John P. Murtha
The Navy commissioned the amphibious transport dock ship John P. Murtha (LPD 26), on Saturday, Oct. 8, in a ceremony at Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia.
The ship is named in honor of John...
