USS Gerald R. Ford enters Red Sea after Suez transit, joining multiple U.S. naval groups in Middle East operations
The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford is now operating in the Red Sea under U.S. Central Command, according to defense officials.
Lockheed Martin wins $850 million U.S. Navy contract to advance Trident II ballistic missile modernization and deterrence
The U.S. Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin Space a contract worth approximately $850 million to continue design and development work on the Trident II submarine-launched ballistic missile.
United States proposes record-high $1.5 trillion defense budget for 2027, marking largest increase since World War II
The United States has presented a draft defense budget for fiscal year 2027 that would raise military spending to more than $1.5 trillion, marking a historic increase.
L3Harris secures U.S. Navy contracts to sustain towed array sonar production and strengthen undersea detection capabilities
L3Harris Technologies has secured contracts from the Naval Sea Systems Command to continue production of advanced towed array sonar systems for the U.S. Navy.
Fincantieri Marine Group wins initial U.S. Navy contract to begin work on Medium Landing Ship program
Fincantieri has secured its first U.S. Navy contract for the Medium Landing Ship program, marking the formal start of work on the initiative.
U.S. Navy receives 300th Harpoon Block II missile from Boeing, marking milestone in long-running anti-ship weapons program
The U.S. Navy has received the 300th Harpoon missile under its latest production agreement, marking a milestone in the weapon system’s decades-long service.
USS Gerald R. Ford sets longest U.S. Navy aircraft carrier deployment record since Cold War amid extended global operations
The USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) has set a new record for the longest U.S. Navy carrier deployment since the end of the Cold War.
Kymeta secures U.S. Office of Naval Research contract to advance KuKa SATCOM technology and develop prototype terminal
Kymeta has been awarded a three-year contract by the U.S. Office of Naval Research to further develop its multi-band, multi-beam antenna technology.
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.
Textron Aviation Defense to showcase Beechcraft M-346N trainer for U.S. Navy pilot training at Sea-Air-Space 2026
Textron Aviation Defense will present its Beechcraft M-346N advanced jet trainer at the Sea-Air-Space 2026 exhibition.
U.S. Navy to inactivate USS Boise after prolonged repair delays and shift resources to new submarine programs
USS Boise, one of the younger submarines in its class, had been awaiting a scheduled overhaul since fiscal year […]
U.S. Navy demonstrates F-35 and Collaborative Combat Aircraft integration in joint simulation environment training
The U.S. Navy has demonstrated the integration of F-35 fighter pilots with emerging Collaborative Combat Aircraft during a recent exercise in a virtual training environment.