U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration completes final production unit of W88 warhead upgrade
The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration has completed the Last Production Unit of the W88 Alteration 370 programme.
P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft reaches airborne connectivity milestone with Minotaur Labyrinth hub
The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command has achieved a key airborne connectivity milestone after a P-8A Poseidon Increment 3 Block 2 aircraft successfully connected to the Minotaur Family of Systems Labyrinth hub.
Trump approves U.S. Navy ‘Golden Fleet’ plan including new frigate and unmanned vessels programme
President Donald Trump has approved a plan to build a new “Golden Fleet” for the U.S. Navy, according to service secretary John Phelan speaking to Axios at the Reagan National Defense Forum.
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.