U.S. Navy takes delivery of future USS Idaho, second Virginia-class submarine this year
The U.S. Navy accepted delivery of the future USS Idaho (SSN 799) from General Dynamics Electric Boat on December 15.
Northrop Grumman demonstrates AN/AQS-24 minehunting system integration with U.S. Navy USV
Northrop Grumman has successfully demonstrated the integration of its AN/AQS-24 minehunting system with a Mine Countermeasures Unmanned Surface Vehicle for the U.S. Navy.
U.S. Navy holds change of command at Aegis Ashore missile defence site in Romania, Deveselu base
The U.S. Navy held a change of command ceremony for the U.S. Aegis Ashore Missile Defense System Romania at Naval Support Facility Deveselu on 9 December 2025.
U.S. Navy launches second unmanned patrol squadron to expand MQ-4C Triton ISR role
The formation of VUP-11 marks the Navy’s second operational MQ-4C Triton squadron, reinforcing the platform’s role in maritime patrol and reconnaissance.
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.
U.S. Navy establishes first Information Warfare Squadron to enhance Carrier Strike Group readiness
The U.S. Navy has established Information Warfare Squadron Two, its first unit dedicated to operationalising Information Warfare capabilities and strengthening decision advantage for Carrier Strike Group commanders.
U.S. Navy awards BAE Systems $1.7 billion contract to boost production of APKWS precision kits
The U.S. Navy has awarded BAE Systems a five-year contract worth up to $1.7 billion for continued production of APKWS laser guidance kits, beginning with an initial order valued at $322 million.
HII expands partnership with Babcock to strengthen Virginia-Class submarine construction work
HII and Babcock International Group have signed a contract that expands their strategic partnership to increase Virginia-class submarine construction throughput at HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division.
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.
U.S. Navy awards $500 million engineering deal to support major upgrades at two public shipyards
The U.S. Navy has awarded a $500 million architecture and engineering contract to support structural and waterfront projects at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility in Hawaii and Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility in Washington.
BAE Systems secures $36 million contract to equip U.S. Navy submarines with modular mast systems
BAE Systems has secured a $36 million production contract from Lockheed Martin to deliver Multifunction Modular Mast systems for installation on U.S. Navy submarines.