U.S. Navy awards Lockheed Martin USD 3.36 Billion contract for F-35 logistics support
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a significant contract modification from the U.S. Navy valued at approximately USD 3.36 billion.
U.S. Navy awards USD 33 million contract to Leonardo UK for advanced F-35 radar decoys
Designated AN/ALQ-260(V) by the US, BriteCloud 218 is a self-contained, expendable mini jammer designed to provide advanced “endgame” protection against radio frequency (RF) threats.
U.S. Navy takes delivery of advanced attack submarine USS Iowa
The U.S. Navy has officially received its newest Virginia-class attack submarine, the future USS Iowa (SSN 797), on 22 December 2024.
U.S. Navy advances autonomous naval operations with key unmanned vessel milestone
The U.S. Navy has reached a major milestone in the development of its USV programme by successfully completing a 720-hour continuous power demonstration on a key engine system.
U.S. Air Force and Navy conduct precision strikes on Houthi facilities in Yemen
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) conducted precision airstrikes on 21 December targeting a missile storage facility and a command-and-control centre operated by Iran-backed Houthi forces.
Northrop Grumman successfully tests solid rocket motor for U.S. Navy’s extended-range needs
Northrop Grumman has announced the successful completion of static fire tests for its new 21-inch second-stage solid rocket motor (SRM).
Northrop Grumman to lead development of E-130J aircraft for U.S. Navy’s TACAMO mission
Northrop Grumman has been chosen as the prime contractor for the U.S. Navy’s nuclear command, control, and communications (NC3) aircraft under the TACAMO mission.
U.S. Army and Navy achieve milestone in hypersonic missile development with successful flight test
The U.S. Army’s Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO) and the U.S. Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) have successfully conducted an end-to-end flight test of a conventional hypersonic missile.
U.S. Navy awards Data Link Solutions USD 1 billion contract for TMIDS JTRS modernisation
Data Link Solutions (DLS), a joint venture between BAE Systems and Collins Aerospace, has been awarded an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract worth up to USD 1 billion by the U.S. Navy.
U.S. Navy neutralises Houthi-launched drones and missiles in the Gulf of Aden
The U.S. Navy destroyers successfully intercepted and defeated multiple Houthi-launched weapons during a transit through the Gulf of Aden from 9 to 10 December
USS Zumwalt successfully undocked at HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding, progressing towards fleet return
HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division has successfully undocked the USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000), the lead vessel of the U.S. Navy’s Zumwalt-class guided missile destroyers.
U.S. Navy Chief highlights role of Boeing Orca XLUUV in hybrid fleet development
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Lisa Franchetti visited Boeing’s manufacturing facility for the Orca Extra Large Unmanned Undersea Vehicle (XLUUV) on 6 December.