HII targets 15% shipyard throughput increase in 2026, plans to outsource over two million work hours to speed U.S. Navy deliveries
HII is targeting a 15% increase in shipyard throughput in 2026, building on 14% growth last year as it seeks to deliver warships faster to the U.S. Navy.
U.S. Navy plans Lockheed Martin PAC-3 MSE integration aboard Aegis destroyers, with operational capability expected in 2028
The U.S. Navy reportedly plans to field Lockheed Martin’s PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement interceptor aboard some Aegis guided-missile destroyers, with initial operational capability targeted for 2028.
Rheinmetall Canada strengthens US Navy aircraft ground support with MSU-200NAV air-start unit spares contract through 2028
Rheinmetall Canada will supply replacement components for the U.S. Navy’s MSU-200NAV mobile air-start units under a contract valued in the single-digit millions of euros.
USS Delaware arrives in Norway during U.S. Navy High North operations supporting maritime awareness, security and deterrence
The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Delaware arrived in Grøtsund, Norway, on Sept. 1, 2026, for a routine port visit.
USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group makes Thailand port call after seven months of U.S. Central Command combat operations
The USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group arrived in Thailand on Sept. 2 for its first full port visit since deploying in November 2025, following nearly seven months of operations in the U.S. Central Command area.
Rolls-Royce says U.S. Navy certification clears mtu engines to power autonomous vessels on 30-day missions without maintenance
Rolls-Royce has secured U.S. Navy certification for its mtu Series 4000 and Series 2000 engines, clearing them for use aboard autonomous naval vessels.
U.S. Navy returns fully modernized USS North Dakota attack submarine to fleet early after major Block III overhaul at Portsmouth
The U.S. Navy returned USS North Dakota to the fleet on Aug. 29 after Portsmouth Naval Shipyard completed its extended drydocking maintenance period ahead of the rebaselined schedule.
U.S. Navy says SPY-6-equipped Arleigh Burke-class Flight III destroyer USS Ted Stevens will strengthen fleet air and missile defense
The U.S. Navy will commission the future USS Ted Stevens (DDG 128), an Arleigh Burke-class Flight III guided-missile destroyer, in Whittier, Alaska, on Oct. 3, 2026.
U.S. Navy says Arleigh Burke-class Flight III destroyer with Aegis Baseline 10 can perform the air and ballistic missile defense work of two Flight IIA ships
At the center of the upgrade is the AN/SPY-6(V)1 Air and Missile Defense Radar, paired with the Aegis Baseline 10 combat system.
U.S. Navy says Harpoon Coastal Defense System hits target vessel in key test, advancing land-based anti-ship capability
The U.S. Navy has successfully tested the Harpoon Coastal Defense System against a target vessel, marking a key step in validating the land-based weapon for operations against maritime threats.
Australia’s HMAS Sydney demonstrates Aegis missile defense capability with six allied and partner navies during Pacific Dragon 2026
Australia’s Aegis-equipped HMAS Sydney demonstrated integrated air and missile defense capability during Exercise Pacific Dragon 2026 off Hawaii from Aug. 6 to 15.
U.S. Navy awards BAE Systems up to $180 million for USS Boxer modernization and maintenance work at Naval Base San Diego
The award covers modernization, maintenance and repairs under a Selected Restricted Availability.