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U.S. Navy and Anduril Partner to Accelerate Submarine Production with New Baltimore Shipyard

U.S. Navy and Anduril Partner to Accelerate Submarine Production with New Baltimore Shipyard

The United States Navy is set to establish a new production facility, named Arsenal-2, in Baltimore, Maryland, to manufacture components for Virginia-class submarines. This initiative is a collaboration between the U.S. government and the American company Anduril. President Trump announced the project in early October. Anduril will be co-responsible for developing the Sparrows Point shipyard, contributing $3.7 billion to the total investment of $6.6 billion, with the U.S. government providing the remaining $2.9 billion. The components produced at Arsenal-2 will be sent to General Dynamics Electric Boat in Connecticut and Newport News Shipbuilding in Virginia for final assembly. This investment is projected to create nearly 3,100 new jobs in Maryland and is scheduled to begin operations in 2030. The project has also garnered attention from Australia, as it is expected to mitigate delays in submarine deliveries to Canberra under the AUKUS agreement.

SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches Classified U.S. Space Force Mission from California

SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches Classified U.S. Space Force Mission from California

SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on November 6, 2026, carrying a classified payload for the U.S. Space Force. The mission, designated USSF-432 and also identified as R-4, lifted off from pad 4E at 4:48 p.m. PST. This launch marks the fourth in a series of 'R' missions, which began on August 16 with USSF-366, followed by USSF-153 (R-2) on September 10, and USSF-385 (R3) on September 26. Each of these 'R' launches has deployed 23 satellites into orbit. These satellites are believed to be based on SpaceX’s Starshield platform, which is the government version of the Starlink satellite system. The Falcon 9 first stage booster, B1095, completed its eighth flight and landed on the drone ship 'Of Course I Still Love You' in the Pacific Ocean. The flight was initially scheduled for November 1 but experienced multiple delays.

Ronald Reagan Presidential Library to Host Annual Veterans Day Commemoration in 2026

Ronald Reagan Presidential Library to Host Annual Veterans Day Commemoration in 2026

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library will host its annual Veterans Day Event on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, to honor U.S. Armed Forces personnel. The day's activities are set to include live musical entertainment, a Civil War encampment, a military vehicle display, and a special program dedicated to all branches of the U.S. military. A flyover is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. over the South Lawn, weather permitting, with the main program commencing at 11:00 a.m. The program will feature a Presentation of Colors, patriotic musical performances, and remarks from notable figures such as Retired Marine Officer and Sniper Amatangelo “AJ” Pasciuti, Retired United States Army Major General Charles Cleveland, and Captain Daniel Brown, Commanding Officer of Naval Base Ventura County. AJ Pasciuti will also sign copies of his memoir, 'Dark Horse: Harnessing Hidden Potential in War and Life,' following the program. Musical performances will be provided by Santa Susana High School, the Royal High School Wind Ensemble, P...

Lockheed Martin's Sikorsky to Deliver S-92A+ Presidential Helicopter to Republic of Korea Air Force

Lockheed Martin's Sikorsky to Deliver S-92A+ Presidential Helicopter to Republic of Korea Air Force

Lockheed Martin's Sikorsky to Deliver S-92A+ Presidential Helicopter to Republic of Korea Air Force

General Atomics Secures Contract for Hypersonic Missile Components Amidst Production Bottlenecks

General Atomics Secures Contract for Hypersonic Missile Components Amidst Production Bottlenecks

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) has been awarded a subcontract to produce critical components for the U.S. Army's Dark Eagle Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) and the Navy's Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) program. This agreement, announced on November 4, 2026, supports the transition of these hypersonic missiles towards sustained production. The subcontract, part of a larger $2.7 billion U.S. Army contract awarded to Leidos in May 2026, covers precision-machined metal parts, structural components, and electrical cable assemblies for the Common Hypersonic Glide Body (C-HGB). The C-HGB is a maneuvering vehicle shared by both Army and Navy programs, utilizing a common missile architecture adapted for ground-based and maritime launch platforms. This aims to reduce duplication in the development of long-range strike capabilities. The Navy plans to integrate CPS onto three Zumwalt-class destroyers and later on Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarines equipped with Virginia Payload Mo...

Resicum International LLC Seeks KC-130 Aircraft Mechanic III – Avionics for Marine Corps Base Hawaii

Resicum International LLC Seeks KC-130 Aircraft Mechanic III – Avionics for Marine Corps Base Hawaii

Resicum International LLC is actively seeking an experienced Aircraft Mechanic III – Avionics to support KC-130 O-Level maintenance and corrosion abatement operations at Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe Bay. This full-time position is contingent upon contract award and will involve advanced inspection, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of aircraft avionics and electrical systems. The primary objective of this role is to support the readiness of VMGR-153 aircraft. The selected candidate will be required to perform maintenance in strict accordance with applicable NAVAIR technical manuals, CNAFINST 4790.2 series, and established Navy and Marine Corps aviation maintenance procedures.

Naval Group Redefines Mine Warfare with Autonomous Drone Systems for Enhanced Safety and Efficiency

Naval Group Redefines Mine Warfare with Autonomous Drone Systems for Enhanced Safety and Efficiency

Naval Group has introduced a new era in mine warfare through the deployment of autonomous drone systems, fundamentally changing how naval threats are detected, identified, and neutralized. This paradigm shift, already implemented in the Belgian-Dutch Replacement Mine Countermeasures (rMCM) program, allows mine warfare vessels to operate at a safe distance from minefields. These vessels deploy aerial or surface drones, which in turn can deploy underwater drones equipped with high-resolution sonar for detecting, localizing, and classifying mines. This remote operation significantly improves crew safety, accelerates mine clearance operations, and enables simultaneous execution of tasks that previously had to be performed sequentially. The system utilizes an open-architecture toolbox comprising various drones, payloads, software, and mission systems, making it adaptable to the needs of different navies.

US Army and Navy Advance Joint Hypersonic Weapon Development with General Atomics

US Army and Navy Advance Joint Hypersonic Weapon Development with General Atomics

The development of the Common Hypersonic Glide Body (CHGB), a joint project between the US Army and Navy, is moving forward with General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) providing key components. GA-EMS, already a significant contractor for the Navy, will supply cable assemblies for the Elevon Control Module and the hypersonic glide body, along with precision-machined metal parts and substructures. This unpowered hypersonic warhead is designed for both the Army’s Dark Eagle Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) and the Navy’s Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) program. The CHGB, based on the Alternate Re-Entry System (ARES), can travel at speeds exceeding Mach 5 and follow a maneuvering atmospheric trajectory, making it difficult to track and intercept. GA-EMS previously manufactured glide-body subassemblies for the prototype, which successfully flight-tested in 2020, and this new subcontract extends their involvement through at least 2031.

General Atomics Secures Contract to Produce Hypersonic Weapon Components for U.S. Army and Navy

General Atomics Secures Contract to Produce Hypersonic Weapon Components for U.S. Army and Navy

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) has been selected by Leidos for a multiyear subcontract to manufacture critical hypersonic components. These components are for weapon systems designed to strike time-sensitive, heavily defended targets at long range. GA-EMS will produce precision-machined parts and cable assemblies for the Common Hypersonic Glide Body (CHGB). This work supports the U.S. Army’s Dark Eagle program and the U.S. Navy’s Conventional Prompt Strike programs. The subcontract extends through 2031 and builds on GA-EMS's previous experience manufacturing prototype glide-body subassemblies and delivering hardware for the successful 2020 CHGB flight test. Scott Forney, president of GA-EMS, stated that this collaboration reinforces their role as a trusted source for high-quality critical components for hypersonic weapons, supporting national security missions. Mike Rucker, vice president of GA-EMS Weapons Programs, highlighted the company's expertise in both electrical and mechanical man...

Three killers executed on same day in US for 2nd time this year

Three killers executed on same day in US for 2nd time this year

Three executions in one day is rare in the modern era of the death penalty. Before this year, the last triple execution in the U.S. was 16 years ago.

UC Riverside Report Urges California Governor-Elect to Prioritize Water Infrastructure and Climate Preparedness

UC Riverside Report Urges California Governor-Elect to Prioritize Water Infrastructure and Climate Preparedness

A new report co-authored by a UC Riverside water expert advises California's governor-elect, Xavier Becerra, to make flood and drought preparedness a top priority. The report, titled 'Priorities for California’s Water: Advice for the Incoming Governor,' highlights the state's water system vulnerability due to climate change, excessive groundwater pumping, and neglected infrastructure. Prepared by the Public Policy Institute of California’s Water Policy Center, the document recommends enhanced disaster preparedness, stronger groundwater protections, and long-term investments in water storage and delivery systems. According to UCR public policy professor Kurt Schwabe, a co-author, California's current water conveyance and storage systems are undersized for modern flood and drought conditions. An immediate concern is preventing further damage to the State Water Project’s canals from land subsidence in the Central Valley, caused by excessive groundwater pumping, which can severely reduce water delivery capacit...

Ukraine's Starshield contract with US expires next year, diplomat says

Ukraine's Starshield contract with US expires next year, diplomat says

By Phil Stewart WASHINGTON, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Ukraine's contract with the US government for access to its Starshield satellite network expires next year and Kyiv is urgently seeking to start talks on a new one, a senior Ukrainian diplomat said on Thursday.