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U.S. Navy fields RTX's StormBreaker smart weapon on the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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TUCSON, Ariz., Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, today announced that the U.S. Navy has fielded the company's StormBreaker® smart weapon on the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet.

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  • TUCSON, Ariz., Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, today announced that the U.S. Navy has fielded the company's StormBreaker ® smart weapon on the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet.
  • The F/A-18 is the first approved U.S. Navy aircraft to carry StormBreaker.
  • "StormBreaker is a prime example of how we are using digital technologies to deliver advanced air dominance weapons, ensuring the continued relevance of fourth-generation aircraft."
  • StormBreaker's small size lets fewer aircraft address the same number of targets compared to larger weapons that require multiple jets.

U.S. Navy Bronze Medal Sets Sail on August 8

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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Washington, DC, Aug. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Mint (Mint) will open sales for the U.S. Navy Bronze Medal on August 8 at noon EDT.

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  • Washington, DC, Aug. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Mint (Mint) will open sales for the U.S. Navy Bronze Medal on August 8 at noon EDT.
  • This is the bronze version of the U.S. Navy Silver Medal issued through the United States Armed Forces Silver Medal Series that honors the proud history and unique traditions of each branch of the Armed Forces.
  • Like its silver counterpart, designs featured on this medal are emblematic of the history and mission of the U.S. Navy.
  • The obverse (heads) depicts the U.S. Navy destroyer John Paul Jones cutting through the water while the USS Constitution sails behind it.

U.S. Navy One Ounce Silver Medal Sets Sail on July 17

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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Washington, DC, July 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Mint (Mint) will open sales for the U.S. Navy One Ounce Silver Medal on July 17 at noon EDT.

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  • Washington, DC, July 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Mint (Mint) will open sales for the U.S. Navy One Ounce Silver Medal on July 17 at noon EDT.
  • The medal is part of the United States Armed Forces Silver Medal Program, which honors the proud history and unique traditions of each branch of the Armed Forces.
  • One ounce medals in the Armed Forces Silver Medal Program are 1.598 inches in diameter and are struck in 99.9 percent fine silver.
  • Anticipated future releases in the Armed Forces Silver Medal Program include one ounce medals honoring the U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Army, and the U.S. Space Force.

Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2023 Results

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J., Dec. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. ("OPT" or "the Company") (NYSE American: OPTT), a leader in innovative and cost-effective low-carbon marine data, power, and consulting service solutions, today announced financial results for its second quarter ended October 31, 2022 (“2Q23”).

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  • MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J., Dec. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. ("OPT" or "the Company") (NYSE American: OPTT), a leader in innovative and cost-effective low-carbon marine data, power, and consulting service solutions, today announced financial results for its second quarter ended October 31, 2022 (“2Q23”).
  • Total orders for the 2Q23 were $2.3 million, as compared to $0.1 million for the second quarter ended October 31, 2021 (“2Q22”).
  • Continued second round of field testing of a proprietary next-generation Maritime Domain Awareness ("MDA") solution.
  • Remained on plan for completion during the quarter ended January 31, 2023.

HII-Built Aircraft Carrier & Shipbuilders Get National Spotlight on Veterans Day

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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Two NNS shipbuilders who are military veterans will receive special recognition during the game.

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  • Two NNS shipbuilders who are military veterans will receive special recognition during the game.
  • CVN 65 was built at NNS and was the worlds first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.
  • As America recognizes the 100-year legacy of aircraft carriers this year, all aircraft carriers operating in the U.S. Navy fleet today were built at NNS.
  • In August, HII celebrated the ceremonious keel-laying of the next Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier, Enterprise (CVN 80).

Naval Sea Systems Command Awards Leidos $291 Million Follow-On Contract

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022
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The single award, cost-plus-fixed-fee contract holds an approximate value of $291 million.

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  • The single award, cost-plus-fixed-fee contract holds an approximate value of $291 million.
  • "We are honored to continue our long-standing relationship with PEO IWS," said Will Johnson, Leidos Senior Vice President, Logistics and Mission Support.
  • "This award will enable Leidos to accelerate our support of their critical mission through modernization, domain expertise and innovation."
  • Headquartered in Washington D.C., the Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems Directorate develops, delivers and sustains operationally dominant combat systems for the U.S. Navy.

HII Celebrates Centennial of U.S. Navy Aircraft Carriers

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Friday, March 18, 2022
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., March 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE:HII), Americas only builder of nuclear powered aircraft carriers and leading provider of mission-driven defense technologies, will recognize the 100-year legacy of aircraft carriers this week and celebrate the next century of U.S Navy aircraft carriers.

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  • NEWPORT NEWS, Va., March 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE:HII), Americas only builder of nuclear powered aircraft carriers and leading provider of mission-driven defense technologies, will recognize the 100-year legacy of aircraft carriers this week and celebrate the next century of U.S Navy aircraft carriers.
  • Since Rangers delivery, the shipyard has delivered 31 aircraft carriers, including all 10 ships of the Nimitz class and the first of the Ford class that delivered in 2017.
  • We are proud that all U.S. Navy aircraft carriers currently serving our nation and protecting our freedoms began their journey at Newport News Shipbuilding, said Jennifer Boykin, president of Newport News Shipbuilding.
  • These overhauls will extend the service life for each platform by another 25 years, ensuring the Navy is positioned to deploy a fleet of aircraft carriers ready to support national security requirements.

Author Shares Grandfather's War Stories of WWII Unsung Heroes in "When the Beaches Trembled: The Incredible True Story of Stephen Ganzberger and the LCIs in World War II"

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022
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As part of General Douglas MacArthur's South Pacific campaign, Ganzberger faced death from Japanese bombers, torpedoes, and kamikaze attacks.

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  • As part of General Douglas MacArthur's South Pacific campaign, Ganzberger faced death from Japanese bombers, torpedoes, and kamikaze attacks.
  • Landing Ship Tank (LST) Associationcomposed of Navy and Coast Guard veterans who served aboard LSTs in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam.
  • Like LCIs, LSTs were another type of landing ship used to win the Second World War.
  • When the Beaches Trembled: The Incredible True Story of Stephen Ganzberger and the LCIs in World War IIis released today, February 1st, and is available in paperback for $19.99 on Amazon.com ($2.99 on Kindle).For more information, please visit www.zachsmorris.com .

PAE Awarded $98M U.S. Navy Contractor Logistics Support Contract to Maintain F-5 Fighter Aircraft

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Wednesday, September 29, 2021
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PAE will provide the U.S. Navy contractor logistics support for F-5 fighter aircraft on the 18-month contract.

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  • PAE will provide the U.S. Navy contractor logistics support for F-5 fighter aircraft on the 18-month contract.
  • PAE Interim President and CEO Charlie Peiffer said PAE is uniquely experienced and skilled to deliver solutions on this contract.
  • We look forward to continuing our longstanding relationship with the U.S. Navy by keeping its F-5 fleet mission-ready through support backed by our enduring commitment to excellence, Peiffer said.
  • For more than 65 years, PAE has tackled the worlds toughest challenges to deliver agile and steadfast solutions to the U.S. government and host government partners.