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Alabama Shipyard, Austal USA report largest-ever vessel launch in Mobile’s history

July 31, 2026

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Troy Turner

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(Photo/Austal USA) By Troy Turner [email protected] MOBILE — Alabama Shipyard and shipbuilder Austal USA announced on their social media sites the successful launch Thursday of what they report as the largest vessel ever launched in Mobile’s history. “With the successful launch of AFDM 15, the U.S. Navy’s first Auxiliary Floating Dry Dock Medium built in…

War Department’s massive $50 billion hypersonic weapons budget carries several Alabama connections

July 19, 2026

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Troy Turner

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ARMY, NAVY

(Image/Lockheed Martin) By Troy Turner [email protected] The War Department is investing $50 billion in the hypersonic missile programs for the Navy and Army, of which both programs have significant Alabama connections. Meanwhile, a watchdog report released Friday says there should be a more coordinated effort in the decision-making with that investment. Alabama-based researchers and assembly…

The ex-USS Enterprise once again is charted for its demise in Alabama’s waters; she’s coming to Mobile

July 16, 2026

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Troy Turner

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CONTRACTS, NAVY

By Troy Turner [email protected] More than a year later and almost $120 million cheaper, the deal is back on for the ex-USS Enterprise to be dismantled in Mobile. The world’s first nuclear aircraft carrier, the former Enterprise (CVN-65) will be remembered with a distinguished record of military service dating back to the Cuban Missile Crisis…

The USS Mobile Bay, named for Alabama’s most famous Civil War battle, to be sunk in RIMPAC exercise

July 15, 2026

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Troy Turner

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NAVY

The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay. (File photo/U.S. Navy) By Troy Turner [email protected] It’s time to say goodbye to the USS Mobile Bay. After more than 30 years of dedicated service in the U.S. Navy, the Ticonderoga class cruiser named for the Civil War Battle of Mobile Bay and decommissioned in 2023 is set…

Alabama Shipyard picks up contract for USNS William McLean overhaul

July 1, 2026

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Troy Turner

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CONTRACTS, NAVY

USNS William McLean (Photo/U.S.Navy) By Troy Turner [email protected] The U.S. Navy has awarded Mobile-based Alabama Shipyard an almost $31.4 million contract for the routine overhaul and dry-docking of the cargo vessel USNS William McLean (T-AKE 12). The McLean is a Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship named in honor of William McLean, a United States…

Exercise using Alabama-made anti-ship missile demonstrates capabilities of Joint Force

June 30, 2026

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Troy Turner

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AIR FORCE, NAVY

(Photo/War Department) By Task Force 70 and Pacific Air Forces Public Affairs U.S. Pacific Command joint forces, along with allied and partner forces, successfully carried out a live-fire sinking exercise as part of Valiant Shield 2026, targeting the thoroughly cleaned and decommissioned amphibious transport dock USS Juneau more than 200 nautical miles off the coast of…

Lockheed Martin’s new $35 billion missile defense contract will include work at Alabama locations

June 25, 2026

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Troy Turner

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ARMY, CONTRACTS, NAVY

Lockheed Martin’s facility in Troy is a major provider of the THAAD missile intecepter. (Photo/Lockheed Martin) By Troy Turner [email protected] President Trump and War Department officials summoned defense industry leaders to the White House earlier this week to emphatically emphasize the importance of increasing munitions production, especially with weapons tied to missile and air defense,…

Auburn alum climbs the ranks from aircraft mechanic to fighter pilot, and now to the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds

June 22, 2026

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Troy Turner

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AIR FORCE, NAVY

(Showing off the Auburn flag in front of an F-16 from the 187th Fighter Wing. The wing today flies F-35s.) By Troy Turner [email protected] Alabama Air National Guard mechanic-turned-pilot Capt. Nate “Tazer” Palmer has worked his way from servicing F-16 fighter jets to flying them with one of the most prestigious flight demonstration teams in…

Alabama defense contractor agrees to settlement over accused false claims relating to cybersecurity violations

June 18, 2026

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Troy Turner

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NAVY

By Troy Turner [email protected] BIRMINGHAM – Defense contractor LOGZONE Inc. of Huntsville has agreed to pay $507,144 to resolve its liability under the False Claims Act for knowingly failing to comply with cybersecurity requirements in contracts with the Department of the Navy, the U.S. Attorney’s Office northern district reported today. LOGZONE in a 2021 contract agreed to…

Building 47: Lockheed Martin’s move to enhance THAAD missile production in Alabama

May 31, 2026

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Troy Turner

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ARMY, NAVY

Lockheed Martin and local officials break ground for a new expansion that will add to the company’s missile production in Troy. (Photos/Lockheed Martin) By Troy Turner [email protected] TROY, Alabama — The escalation of recent military action in the Middle East, Ukraine’s ongoing war with Russia, and a steady buildup of island defenses in the Pacific…

TURNER: Boeing’s ‘coolest thing’ missile contribution in Huntsville plays a critical role that isn’t going away

May 27, 2026

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Troy Turner

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ARMY, NAVY

A PAC-3 version of the Patriot missile, which uses a seeker produced by Boeing. (Photo/Lockheed Martin) COMMENTARY By Troy Turner [email protected] Drone warfare has taken center stage not only in battlefield tactics around the globe, but also in the headlines that report the conflicts using them. Everyone is talking about drones; or UAVs and UASs,…

Virginia company selected for dredging work in Mobile Harbor

May 22, 2026

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Troy Turner

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ARMY, CONTRACTS, NAVY

(Photo/Norfolk Dredging Company) By Troy Turner [email protected] The U.S. Army has awarded a Virginia company a $45.8 million contract for maintenance dredging work to be done in Mobile’s harbor. Norfolk Dredging Co., Chesapeake, Virginia, won the contract from among five bids submitted. Work will be based out of Irvington, Alabama, with an estimated completion date…

Alabama Shipyard, Austal USA report largest-ever vessel launch in Mobile’s history

War Department’s massive $50 billion hypersonic weapons budget carries several Alabama connections

The ex-USS Enterprise once again is charted for its demise in Alabama’s waters; she’s coming to Mobile

The USS Mobile Bay, named for Alabama’s most famous Civil War battle, to be sunk in RIMPAC exercise

Alabama Shipyard picks up contract for USNS William McLean overhaul

Exercise using Alabama-made anti-ship missile demonstrates capabilities of Joint Force

Lockheed Martin’s new $35 billion missile defense contract will include work at Alabama locations

Auburn alum climbs the ranks from aircraft mechanic to fighter pilot, and now to the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds

Alabama defense contractor agrees to settlement over accused false claims relating to cybersecurity violations

Building 47: Lockheed Martin’s move to enhance THAAD missile production in Alabama

TURNER: Boeing’s ‘coolest thing’ missile contribution in Huntsville plays a critical role that isn’t going away

Virginia company selected for dredging work in Mobile Harbor

Maxwell AFB expands storm-spotters training to improve weather preparedness; will include families, civilians

Lockheed Martin releases its quarterly Top 10 innovations list, and Alabama fills the top two spots

Auburn cybersecurity expert tells Congress that relying on defense isn’t enough in cyber warfare

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