Los Angeles-class submarine USS Columbia to undergo overhaul to extend its service life
The U.S. Navy’s Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Columbia (SSN 771) will undergo an overhaul intended to extend its service life.
USS Washington undocks on schedule at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard ahead of further testing
USS Washington undocked on schedule at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard on October 27, completing a stage of maintenance and modernization ahead of its return to the fleet.
Pentagon urges Congress to put Department of War name into law after Trump’s executive order
The Pentagon’s chief spokesman has urged Congress to put the Department of War name into law, arguing that it makes the military’s mission clearer to allies and adversaries.
Babcock pitches Arrowhead 140 to U.S. Navy as alternative to FF(X) frigate design
Babcock has offered its Arrowhead 140 frigate design to the U.S. Navy as a potential alternative to the FF(X) program, according to British media reports.
U.S. Army leaders focus on drones, electronic warfare and data to strengthen readiness
U.S. Army Europe and Africa leaders discussed unmanned aircraft, electronic warfare and battlefield data at AUSA 2026 in Washington on October 12–14.
U.S. Central Command says Strait of Hormuz shipping routes remain clear of Iranian mines
The main shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz remain clear of Iranian sea mines, U.S. Central Command commander Adm. Brad Cooper said during an October 25 visit.
Petraeus says U.S. can’t be ‘held hostage’ on aluminum as domestic smelting revives
Retired Gen. David Petraeus, a former director of the CIA, has warned that the United States’ dependence on foreign primary aluminum is a national security risk, and called for the country to produce more of the materials its military and wider economy rely on.
U.S. launches Global Thunder 27 nuclear readiness exercise, with more bomber flights possible
U.S. Strategic Command began its annual Global Thunder 27 exercise on October 22 to test nuclear command and control and strengthen strategic force readiness.
U.S. Navy selects Radiant’s Kaleidos nuclear microreactor to power Naval Weapons Station Crane
The U.S. Navy has selected Radiant Industries to design, build and deliver a prototype nuclear microreactor at Naval Weapons Station Crane, Indiana.
Lockheed Martin says 10-year framework covers 850 U.S. F-35 fighters, upgrades and sustainment
The arrangement is intended to give suppliers longer-term certainty and improve fleet readiness, but requires procurement authority and funding before a contract can be awarded.
U.S. Cyber Command selects Leidos to support offensive cyber operations and military network defense
U.S. Cyber Command has selected Leidos for a five-year, $160 million award to support offensive and defensive military cyber operations.
BAE Systems buys Colorado facility to expand space hardware and sensor production
The company expects to open the site for production in early 2028 and hire more than 200 employees over the next 12 to 24 months.