USS Gerald R. Ford Accepts First Advanced Weapons Elevator
The Navy’s newest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), closed out 2018 on a high note with the …
Naval Forces
Raytheon Upgrading USMC Hornets With AESA Radar
The U.S. Marine Corps selected Raytheon’s APG-79(v)4 AESA radar to equip its F/A-18C/D classic Hornet fleet. Raytheon (NYSE: RTN) will …
Vice Adm. Richard Hunt to Lead Surface Navy Association
Retired Vice Adm. Richard Hunt will assume the position of president of the Surface Navy Association (SNA) at the association’s …
Surface Navy Association to Hold Annual Symposium
The Surface Navy Association will hold its 31st National Symposium January 15-17, 2019 at the Crystal City Hyatt Regency Crystal …
USS Fort McHenry in Romania
The Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) arrived in Constanta, Romania, Jan. 7 for a …
New Destroyer Named for Sen. Ted Stevens
Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer named a future Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer in honor of U.S. Senator Ted …
WEG, Praxis Join Damen Saab Team for Brazilian Corvettes Bid
On December 13, Brazilian company WEG Electric Equipment, and Dutch company Praxis Automation Technology, both leading companies within their respective …
Future USS Lyndon B. Johnson (DDG 1002) Launched at Bath Iron Works
The future USS Lyndon B. Johnson (DDG 1002) was launched Dec. 9 at General Dynamics-Bath Iron Works shipyard.
The process …
Canada Retires Sea King After More Than 50 Years of Service
The Canadian Armed Forces marked a major military milestone in the retiring of the CH-124 Sea King maritime helicopter, which …
An interview with Rear Adm. Ronald A. Boxall
Courtesy of Surface SITREP, published by the Surface Navy Association (www.navysna.org).
Capt. Edward H. Lundquist, USN-Ret.: The theme of the …