U.S. Navy appoints new leader for MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft systems programme
The U.S. Navy’s Persistent Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) programme office (PMA-262) held a change of command ceremony on 10 July at Naval Air Station Patuxent River.
U.S. Navy accepts delivery of final Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship, USS Pierre
The U.S. Navy has officially taken delivery of the future USS Pierre (LCS 38), the final Independence-variant littoral combat ship, from Austal USA’s shipyard in Mobile, Alabama, on 11 July.
Atlantic Alliance 2025: largest Western Atlantic amphibious exercise boosts allied maritime integration
AA25 is the premier naval integration exercise on the East Coast, involving 8,500 Sailors, Marines, and allied personnel conducting advanced training in amphibious operations, littoral warfare, and all-domain integration.
GDIT awarded $143 million U.S. Navy contract for electronic warfare support
General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), a business unit of General Dynamics, has been awarded a $143 million contract by the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD).
L3Harris delivers first overhauled P-8A Poseidon aircraft to U.S. Navy
L3Harris Technologies has delivered the first overhauled P-8A Poseidon aircraft to the U.S. Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), marking a key milestone in support of the U.S. Navy’s operational readiness.
U.S. Navy: Los Angeles-class nuclear submarine visits Iceland for the first time in history
The United States Navy marked a historic milestone on 9 July 2025 as the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS Newport News (SSN 750) conducted the first-ever port visit by such a vessel to Iceland.
Delivery of USS John F. Kennedy delayed Until 2027, cutting U.S. Navy’s aircraft carrier fleet to ten
The United States Navy has confirmed that the future aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy (CVN-79) will now be delivered in March 2027, marking a two-year delay from the originally planned July 2025 delivery.
Pentagon awards $61.2 million contract to Boeing for HAAWC modules on P-8A Poseidon aircraft
The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded Boeing a $61.2 million contract for additional HAAWC (High Altitude Anti-Submarine Warfare Weapon Capability) modules.
U.S. Navy commences procurement of AIM-260A JATM missile with FY2026 funding
The U.S. Navy has initiated procurement of the AIM-260A Joint Advanced Tactical Missile (JATM) for the first time, allocating nearly $309 million in its FY2026 budget.
Independence-class warship visits Seattle following deployment in Indo-Pacific
The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) arrived at its new homeport in Seattle on 28 June, following its departure from Naval Base San Diego on 23 June.
General Dynamics Electric Boat secures $1.85 billion contract for Virginia-class submarine
General Dynamics Electric Boat, a division of the American defence giant General Dynamics, has been awarded a $1.85 billion contract modification to support the production of submarines.
HII launches new Virginia-class submarine for U.S. Navy
HII has launched the Virginia-class submarine Arkansas (SSN 800) into the James River from its Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division.