USS Zumwalt upgrade marks shift to hypersonic weapons as U.S. Navy reshapes surface fleet and strike capabilities
The U.S. Navy is advancing its hypersonic strike capability through the modernization of the USS Zumwalt destroyer, which is set to become the first U.S. surface ship capable of deploying such weapons.
U.S. Navy commissions USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr., expanding Arleigh Burke-class fleet with advanced warship capability
The U.S. Navy commissioned the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. (DDG 124) during a ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk.
Japanese destroyer JS Chokai completes modifications to operate U.S. Tomahawk cruise missiles, trials planned
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JS Chokai (DDG-176) has completed modifications to operate U.S.-made Tomahawk cruise missiles, according to Japanese and U.S. officials.
Canada unveils updated design for River-class destroyers based on Type 26 with changes to sensors and armament layout
Canada has publicly presented a new visualisation of its River-class destroyers, based on the British Type 26 frigate design.
Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dragon deploys to Eastern Mediterranean to support Cyprus defence operations
Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dragon has arrived in the Eastern Mediterranean to begin operational integration into Cyprus’s defences alongside allied forces.
U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. arrives at Norfolk ahead of April commissioning
The future USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. (DDG 124), an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, arrived at Naval Station Norfolk on March 20.
Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dragon begins deployment to Eastern Mediterranean to strengthen UK regional air defence
The Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dragon has departed Portsmouth for the Eastern Mediterranean to reinforce British defensive capabilities in the region.
Royal Navy deploys Type 45 destroyer HMS Dragon and Wildcat helicopters to Eastern Mediterranean amid rising regional threats
The UK is deploying the Type 45 destroyer HMS Dragon and Royal Navy Wildcat helicopters to the Eastern Mediterranean to protect British interests and support allies.
HII delivers second Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer Ted Stevens to U.S. Navy
HII said its Ingalls Shipbuilding division has delivered the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer Ted Stevens (DDG 128) to the U.S. Navy.
USS Jack H. Lucas, first Arleigh Burke Flight III destroyer, begins testing advanced combat systems roles
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125) is the first Flight III warship in the U.S. Navy, marking a major evolution in surface combatant capability.
GE Aerospace secures LM2500 turbine orders for U.S. Navy Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyers
GE Aerospace’s Marine Engines & Systems business has received orders to supply eight LM2500 marine gas turbine engines for the U.S. Navy’s next two Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyers.
BAE Systems to modernise USS Forrest Sherman under new U.S. Navy contract worth up to $139 million
BAE Systems has secured a $123 million U.S. Navy contract to modernise the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Forrest Sherman, with the value potentially rising to $139 million if all options are used.