Fairbanks Morse Defense

09/09/2026

The Acts of Courage build with Habitat for Humanity of Waukesha - Jefferson - Rock is underway in Janesville, WI.

Veterans, service members, and volunteers are working shoulder to shoulder to construct safe, affordable housing for a local family. Every wall raised is a step toward a stronger community.


This is the start of a company-wide effort running through Veterans Day. Stay tuned for updates from the site.

09/08/2026

Habitat for Humanity of Waukesha - Jefferson - RocThe way we honor those who serve isn't limited to the fleet. It's how we show up in the communities they call home.

Today we're proud to launch a company-wide partnership with Habitat for Humanity, starting with Habitat for Humanity Waukesha-Jefferson-Rock and its inaugural Acts of Courage build in Janesville, WI.

Veterans, active-duty service members, and community volunteers are building safe, affordable housing side by side. And this is just the beginning.
Follow along as the build takes shape.

09/08/2026

Congratulations to the USS George Washington (CVN 73) on recovering her 200,000th fixed-wing aircraft on August 18, 2026 — a historic milestone earned through the dedication of thousands of sailors across more than three decades of continuous service.

As Rear Adm. Jeffrey Heames said in the article: "Two hundred thousand traps is not just a number — it is a testament to the enduring strength of American naval aviation."

At Fairbanks Morse Defense, we're proud to support the readiness and mission capability of vessels like the George Washington.
Read the full story: https://seapowermagazine.org/uss-george-washington-celebrates-historic-aircraft-milestone/

After 34 years of continuous service projecting American sea power, the aircraft carrier USS George Washington achieved a major aviation milestone by recovering its 200,000th fixed-wing aircraft while underway in the Indian Ocean, Aug. 18.  Navy Lt. Steven Frazier, a pilot assigned to Strike Fighte...

09/07/2026

This Labor Day, we honor the people who make it all possible.

Every member of the Fairbanks Morse Defense team doesn't just do a job, they answer a calling. For more than 150 years, and as America celebrates its 250th, their skill and dedication have powered the U.S. fleet and kept our nation mission ready.

To every hardworking hand that keeps freedom moving forward: thank you.

09/04/2026

We were privileged to welcome staff members of Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith to our Fairbanks Morse Defense | Bird-Johnson Propeller facility for a meaningful conversation about American shipbuilding.

The visit continued our strong tradition of engaging with government leaders on what it takes to keep the U.S. fleet ready.

As the only privately owned, U.S.-based foundry capable of casting large Fixed Pitch Propellers to U.S. Navy standards, we stressed the importance of Pascagoula as the preferred domestic supplier over foreign sources, and our future capacity growth.

09/03/2026

The Navy just removed one of the biggest barriers holding back additive manufacturing in the submarine enterprise.



New requirements released this month clear the path for metallic 3D printing to scale across submarine construction, maintenance, and repair. Fewer approvals. Faster fielding. No compromise on quality.



At Fairbanks Morse Defense, that's not a future goal — it's a completed project.



Through Hunt Valve Company, Inc., we delivered a WAAM-built Cyclone Separator Assembly for the US Navy: production-intent quantity, LEVEL I classification, and full GCQA oversight. The same high standards. A faster path to the fleet.



Speed and quality aren't a trade-off. They're the mission.



Read the Navy announcement: https://www.navy.mil/Press-Office/Press-Releases/display-pressreleases/Article/4580193/navy-removes-bureaucratic-barriers-to-accelerate-3d-printing-and-accelerate-sub/

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21, 2026 — In a decisive move to accelerate warfighting capability and eliminate industrial bottlenecks, the Navy released new technical requirements on August 11 designed to rapidly

09/02/2026

Being asked to host the Mississippi Emerging Leaders Group monthly meeting at our Bird-Johnson foundry was a true honor. We opened our doors for a behind-the-scenes walkthrough of our operations, from engineering innovation to precision manufacturing.

Every propeller we build helps keep the U.S. fleet ready and mission-capable. Our team takes real pride in that work, and sharing it with the next generation of leaders is a responsibility we don't take lightly.

Investing in local talent is how we help move the maritime industrial base forward.

Thank you to the Mississippi Emerging Leaders Group for the thoughtful questions and great energy, and a special thanks to Mary Martha H. for making it happen.

09/01/2026

Day 1 at SMM is officially underway, and our team is proud to be here.
We're ready to talk maritime readiness, share what drives Fairbanks Morse Defense, and show you technology built to keep fleets mission-ready.

Stop by Hall B5, Stand 334 to say hello to the FMD team, learn how our maritime defense solutions support 24/7 operational readiness, and experience a live demo of our cutting-edge autohook technology.

Come see what forward-thinking maritime defense looks like.

08/31/2026

Recovering an vessel from a moving mothership shouldn't put sailors in harm's way.



AutoHook changes that. Developed with Vestdavit for automated launch and recovery, this lightweight connector uses an integrated vision system and thruster-assisted alignment to locate, track, and engage a moving craft below, then confirms the connection straight to the davit operator. No one has to stand at the hazardous connection point during a dynamic recovery.



Safer handling. Greater mission readiness. A practical path to expanding your unmanned capability.



SMM starts tomorrow, and we're bringing AutoHook with us. Stop by the Fairbanks Morse Defense booth for a live demonstration at Hall B5, Stand 334.



Read the full Naval News feature: https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2026/08/fairbanks-morse-defense-and-vestdavit-unveil-autohook-for-automated-usv-recovery/

We look forward to seeing you there!

Fairbanks Morse Defense and Vestdavit are advancing AutoHook, an automated connector designed to make USV launch and recovery from motherships safer, faster and less reliant on personnel during demanding at-sea operations.

08/28/2026

We were honored to welcome Congressman Bryan Steil to our Beloit facility this week. He joined us for an all-hands meeting, shared remarks on the vital role the marine industrial base plays in our national defense, and took part in a candid Q&A with our team.

It was a meaningful reminder that the work done in Beloit, every engine, every component, directly supports the readiness of the U.S. fleet.

Thank you, Congressman Steil, for your time and your support.