U.S. Navy’s sixth-generation fighter awaits decision under Trump’s 2026 defence budget
The future of the U.S. Navy’s sixth-generation fighter aircraft, the F/A-XX, remains undecided under the Trump administration’s proposed 2026 defence budget.
U.S. Navy demonstrates swarm mission planning software with OCDSS technology
The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) has successfully demonstrated its Optimized Cross Domain Swarm Sensing (OCDSS) software at its headquarters.
U.S. Navy deploys USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier to EUCOM area of responsibility
Nearly 4,500 U.S. Navy sailors assigned to the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group departed Naval Station Norfolk and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown on 24 June.
U.S. Navy begins testing latest Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton uncrewed aircraft
Northrop Grumman newest MQ-4C Triton uncrewed multi-intelligence aircraft is now undergoing testing with the U.S. Navy’s Naval Air Systems Command.
The shield of the fleet: the Aegis Combat System and its vital role in U.S. Navy operations
The Aegis Combat System represents a cornerstone of the U.S. Navy’s pursuit of superior combat capability and operational effectiveness.
FRCE Innovation Lab delivers rapid 3D-printed fooling for F-35 Lightning II fleet
FRCE has rapidly produced 2,000 O-ring installation tools for the F-35 Lightning II using advanced 3D printing technology, following an urgent request from the F-35 Joint Program Office.
U.S. Navy to equip MH-60R Seahawk helicopters with next-generation submarine detection system
Sikorsky and CAE are working together to deliver the CAE Magnetic Anomaly Detection-Extended Role (MAD-XR) system for integration on MH-60R Sehawk helicopters.
U.S. Navy deploys five ballistic missile defence destroyers to Mediterranean to protect Israel
The United States has positioned five ballistic missile defence-capable guided-missile destroyers in the Mediterranean Sea in response to continued Iranian missile strikes against Israel.
U.S. Navy uses 30 submarine-launched Tomahawk cruise missiles to strike targets in Iran
The United States Navy has launched 30 submarine-launched Tomahawk cruise missiles against Iranian nuclear targets, U.S. defence officials confirmed on Sunday.
U.S. Navy: USS Pierre completes final acceptance trials, closing Independence-variant chapter
The U.S. Navy has successfully completed acceptance trials for the future USS Pierre (LCS 38) at Austal USA’s shipyard in Mobile, Alabama during the week of 9 June.
U.S. Navy’s Task Force 66 showcases robotic capabilities during BALTOPS 25
Task Force 66, the U.S. 6th Fleet’s dedicated all-domain task force focused on Robotic and Autonomous Systems (RAS), is actively participating in the Baltic Operations 2025 (BALTOPS 25) exercise, running from 5 to 20 June.
U.S. Navy: first P-8A Poseidon aircraft receives completed Increment 3 Block 2 modifications
The first P-8A Poseidon aircraft has completed its Increment 3 Block 2 modifications, marking a significant milestone in the aircraft’s capability development.