Northrop Grumman reveals image of F/A-XX carrier fighter with extended combat range
Northrop Grumman has released a visualisation of a carrier-based combat aircraft being developed under the US Navy’s F/A-XX programme.
U.S. Navy designates E-130J as Phoenix II for TACAMO mission, replacing E-6B Mercury fleet
The U.S. Navy has officially announced the popular name for its new TACAMO mission aircraft as the E-130J Phoenix II.
USS Gerald R. Ford and USS Winston S. Churchill arrive in Marseille for NATO deployment visit
The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) and guided-missile destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81) arrived in Marseille, France, on 4 August 2025 for a scheduled port visit.
U.S. Navy awards additional Arleigh Burke-class destroyer contract to General Dynamics Bath Iron Works
General Dynamics Bath Iron Works has confirmed the U.S. Navy’s decision to exercise an option for an additional DDG 51 destroyer under the multi-year contract awarded in 2023.
U.S. Navy invites industry input on modular unmanned surface craft for future operations
The U.S. Navy has issued a formal request for industry feedback to support the development of its Modular Attack Surface Craft (MASC) programme.
Donald Trump orders U.S. Navy to deploy two nuclear submarines to deter Russia
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced he is deploying two nuclear submarines to what he called “appropriate regions,” following comments by Russia’s former president Dmitry Medvedev.
U.S. Navy and Marine Corps begin Large Scale Exercise 2025 with international partners
The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps have launched Large Scale Exercise (LSE) 2025, one of their most expansive global training operations, on 30 July.
F/A-18 and EA-18G fleet surpasses 12 million flight hours with U.S. Navy and Marine Corps
The U.S. Navy’s F/A-18 and EA-18G aircraft fleet has surpassed 12 million flight hours, marking a major milestone for one of the most enduring aircraft families in naval aviation.
U.S. Navy and Skydweller Aero achieve breakthrough in solar-powered unmanned flight
The U.S. Navy, in partnership with Skydweller Aero, has successfully completed a continuous, solar-powered unmanned flight lasting 73 hours.
QinetiQ US awarded $26 million in subcontracts to supply systems for Virginia and Columbia class submarines
QinetiQ US has secured approximately $26 million in subcontracts from General Dynamics Electric Boat to provide advanced electrical and electromechanical systems for the U.S. Navy’s Virginia and Columbia class submarines.
BlackSky secures U.S. Navy contract to enhance Gen-3 satellite constellation with high-speed optical links
BlackSky Technology has secured the next phase of a competitive U.S. Navy research contract to develop optical inter-satellite link (OISL) terminals for its Gen-3 satellite constellation.
Textron Aviation Defense and Leonardo offer Beechcraft M-346N aircraft for U.S. Navy pilot training programme
Textron Aviation Defense has introduced the Beechcraft M-346N jet as its “ready-now” proposal for the U.S. Navy’s Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS) programme.