Northrop Grumman introduces LN-251M navigation system for U.S. Navy
Northrop Grumman has announced the LN-251M, an upgraded version of its LN-251 Inertial Navigation System/Global Positioning System (INS/GPS).
U.S. Navy declares Initial Operational Capability for IRST21 sensor on F/A-18 Super Hornet
The U.S. Navy has officially declared Initial Operational Capability (IOC) for the Infrared Search and Track (IRST) Block II system, a next-generation passive sensor developed by Lockheed Martin.
U.S. Navy awards Lockheed Martin USD 383 million contract for Trident II missile upgrade
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a USD 383 million cost-plus-incentive-fee and cost-plus-fixed-fee contract modification by the U.S. Navy.
U.S. Navy to award sole-source EAGLS C-UAS contract to MSI Defense Solutions
The United States Navy plans to modify an existing contract with MSI Defense Solutions, LLC, for the Electronic Advanced Ground Launcher System (EAGLS) counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS).
BAE Systems to upgrade U.S. Navy Mk 45 naval guns under USD 70 million deal
BAE Systems has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Navy worth more than $70 million to upgrade the Mk 45 naval gun systems.
USS Hampton completes landmark Arctic-to-Antarctic deployment in 2024
The USS Hampton (SSN 767), a Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine, achieved a historic milestone in 2024, operating from the icy Arctic Circle to the challenging waters of the Drake Passage.
FRCE completes F-35 Lightning II expansion project to support increased maintenance needs
Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) marked the completion of its F-35 Lightning II expansion project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on 14 January.
U.S. Navy awards USD 800 million contract to General Dynamics for MK 54 torpedoes
General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) has been awarded a substantial contract by the U.S. Navy valued at up to $808.6 million.
U.S. Navy MH-60R Seahawk helicopter successfully intercepts drone over the Red Sea
On 16 January, American media outlets reported that an MH-60R Seahawk helicopter from the US Navy shot down an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) over the Red Sea in late 2024.
U.S. Navy enhances Littoral Combat Ships with Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System capability
The U.S. Navy has successfully delivered enhanced Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) capabilities to the Freedom-variant Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) USS Indianapolis (LCS 17).
BAE Systems awarded USD 212 million contract to modernise USS Green Bay
BAE Systems has secured a USD 212 million contract from the U.S. Navy to modernise the amphibious transport dock USS Green Bay (LPD 20).
U.S. Navy orders tactical data link solutions from BAE Systems in USD 85 million deal
In 2024, defence technology leader BAE Systems was awarded an $85 million contract by the U.S. Navy to deliver additional Network Tactical Common Data Link (NTCDL) systems.