Austal Delivers Its 12th LCS

Austal USA delivered its seventh Independence-variant littoral combat ship to the U.S. Navy on Wednesday, Feb. 28. The future USS Manchester will be the twelfth LCS to enter the fleet . "We're so excited to deliver another LCS to the fleet," said Austal USA President Craig Perciavalle.

Abu Dhabi Airports Signs MOU with San Bernardino International Airport Authority

Abu Dhabi Airports today announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with San Bernardino International Airport Authority linking Al Bateen Executive Airport with San Bernardino International Airport in San Bernardino, California, USA. The MOU was signed by Abdul Majeed Al Khoori, Acting Chief Executive Officer of Abu Dhabi Airports and Michael Burrows, Executive Director of San Bernardino International Airport Authority, during Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2018.

Deltamarin Bags Ro-pax Design Contract

The Deltamarin design philosophy is about seeing the big picture, and making even the smallest details suit your operation. Photo courtesy Deltamarin Deltamarin Ltd has signed a contract with Chinese Guangzhou Shipyard International Co, Ltd for consultancy and engineering services for the DFDS ro-pax ferries.

US steps up lethal aide to Ukraine: 210 anti-tank missiles

The Trump administration told Congress on Thursday that it plans to sell Ukraine 210 anti-tank missiles to help it defend its territory from Russia, in a major escalation of U.S. lethal assistance to Ukraine's military. The long-awaited move, which lawmakers of both parties have been urging for years, deepens America's involvement in the military conflict and may further strain relations with Moscow.

Trump’s Spy Chief Nominee to Face Grilling Over Russia Response

Now, with the first congressional primaries taking place this month, Trump's nominee to lead the secretive National Security Agency and U.S. Cyber Command will be asked by lawmakers to explain his plans to do so. Army Lieutenant General Paul Nakasone, nominated by Trump to head both intelligence agencies, faces the Senate Armed Services Committee Thursday for his confirmation hearing. Not only may he be pressed about what tools he has at his fingertips to counter Russia, but also whether he will ask the president -- who continues to call probes of Russian interference a "witch hunt" -- for power to do more.

Man denies attempted murder of Taunton war veteran Jim Booth

TRIAL: Jim Booth, 96, of Gipsy Lane, was viciously attacked with a claw hammer at his home on November 25. A 39-YEAR-OLD man has pleaded not guilty to attempting to murder a D-Day veteran in his home. Joseph Isaacs appeared at Taunton Crown Court by video link to deny the charge, relating to an attack on Jim Booth, 96, in Gipsy Lane, Taunton, on November 22. Royal Navy veteran Mr Booth was taken to Musgrove Park Hospital in a potentially life-threatening condition following an incident, which is alleged to have involved a hammer.

Black History Month discussion on military, veterans

The presentation will be held tomorrow and will focus on life in the military and the transition home as part of this year's national theme, "African Americans in Times of War." Kevin Kirkland, a corporal in the U.S. Army, and Joshua Legier, a sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps, will speak about their experiences and answer questions.

Defense Secretary Mattis Leaning Toward Allowing Transgender Troops To Remain In The Military

Last summer, President Trump announced out of the blue on Twitter that he would be implementing a ban on transgender soldiers from serving in the military. The announcement, which reversed a policy change that the Obama Administration had announced in 2016, came as a surprise to pretty much everyone since there had been no indication that the issue was under consideration by the White House and the Defense Department was continuing to work on implementing the Obama Administration's plan.

U.S. prepares high-seas crackdown on N. Korea sanctions evaders – sources

The Trump administration and key Asian allies are preparing to expand interceptions of ships suspected of violating sanctions on North Korea, senior U.S. officials said. Officials said this plan could include deploying U.S. Coast Guard forces to stop and search vessels in Asia-Pacific waters.

Nominations sought for hall of fame

Started by the school's Renaissance program in 1996, the Wall of Fame is a way for the school and community to come together to promote and recognize achievements of past graduates and to celebrate the mark they have made on the world. To be considered a candidate for Wall of Fame honors, nominees must have graduated at least 10 years ago, have been recognized by their peers as highly successful in their chosen career field and have received district, state, national or international commendations or awards for their contributions.

Military to Maritime Digital Career Platform Launched

The American Maritime Partnership today announced the launch of the Military to Maritime digital career platform , which is dedicated to helping veterans find meaningful, family-wage jobs in the maritime industry while supporting America's national and economic security. Building on the numerous Military to Maritime career fairs across the country, the enhanced digital platform connects veterans with career opportunities in the U.S. shipbuilding and maritime industry and provides training and credentialing information to help in their transition from military service to the maritime sector.

Iran Hints at Building Seaborne Nuclear Reactors

Iran has fired a diplomatic warning shot at Washington by raising the prospect of building nuclear reactors for ships while staying within the limits set by its atomic deal with major powers, a U.N. nuclear watchdog report showed on Thursday. U.S. President Donald Trump has long railed against the 2015 nuclear deal for reasons including its limited duration and the fact it does not cover Iran's ballistic missile programme.