Delivering first Columbia-class sub in 2028 will prove ‘wicked heavy lift’: Sub czar
Vice Adm. Robert Gaucher emphasized that delivering the first Columbia-class submarine, the District of Columbia, by 2028 will be a “wicked heavy lift.” The Navy aims for a one-per-year delivery cadence, despite previous delays. General Dynamics Electric Boat and HII's Newport News Shipbuilding are accelerating module deliveries to meet this target, with full-rate construction expected in the early 2030s.
MQ-9B SeaGuardian® offers Navy-Marine Corps a decisive edge in today’s battlespace
MQ-9B SeaGuardian offers the U.S. Navy-Marine Corps a decisive edge in complex battlespaces, providing unmatched endurance and multi-domain awareness. With over 9 million operational hours, it excels in ISR-T and ASW, integrating seamlessly with existing platforms. The aircraft's advanced sensor suite enhances situational awareness, enabling effective monitoring and engagement of adversaries across diverse environments.
Redwire Awarded $20 Million in Follow-On Orders from Navy and Marine Corps Small Tactical Unmanned Aircrafts Systems Program Office (PMA-263) to Deliver Stalker UAS Advanced Navigation and Standard Systems
Redwire Corporation has secured over $20M in Purchase Orders from the Navy and Marine Corps' Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program Office (PMA-263). These orders, awarded in Q1 FY2026, will enhance the Stalker UAS with advanced navigation and standard systems, supporting the Portfolio Acquisition Executive Robotic Autonomous Systems Aircraft Program Management Office's objectives.