U.S. Navy selects L3Harris VAMPIRE counter-drone weapons to strengthen littoral defences against unmanned attacks at sea
The U.S. Navy has selected L3Harris Technologies to deliver VAMPIRE counter-drone systems for littoral defense.
U.S. Navy’s USS Delaware completes Norway visit as Washington expands undersea operations across strategic High North gateways
The U.S. Navy’s Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Delaware completed a routine port visit to Grøtsund, Norway, on September 7.
U.S. Navy tests robotic at-sea refueling for unmanned vessels to extend missions and reduce crew risk in high-threat waters
The U.S. Navy has demonstrated a robotic system that can capture, refuel and release an unmanned surface vessel at sea.
HII secures $336 million contract to launch work on fifth Ford-class aircraft carrier USS William J. Clinton
Huntington Ingalls Industries has secured a $336 million contract to begin advance material procurement for the future USS William J. Clinton (CVN 82).
HII targets 15% shipyard throughput increase in 2026, plans to outsource over two million work hours to speed U.S. Navy deliveries
HII is targeting a 15% increase in shipyard throughput in 2026, building on 14% growth last year as it seeks to deliver warships faster to the U.S. Navy.
U.S. Navy plans Lockheed Martin PAC-3 MSE integration aboard Aegis destroyers, with operational capability expected in 2028
The U.S. Navy reportedly plans to field Lockheed Martin’s PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement interceptor aboard some Aegis guided-missile destroyers, with initial operational capability targeted for 2028.
Rheinmetall Canada strengthens US Navy aircraft ground support with MSU-200NAV air-start unit spares contract through 2028
Rheinmetall Canada will supply replacement components for the U.S. Navy’s MSU-200NAV mobile air-start units under a contract valued in the single-digit millions of euros.
USS Delaware arrives in Norway during U.S. Navy High North operations supporting maritime awareness, security and deterrence
The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Delaware arrived in Grøtsund, Norway, on Sept. 1, 2026, for a routine port visit.
USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group makes Thailand port call after seven months of U.S. Central Command combat operations
The USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group arrived in Thailand on Sept. 2 for its first full port visit since deploying in November 2025, following nearly seven months of operations in the U.S. Central Command area.
Rolls-Royce says U.S. Navy certification clears mtu engines to power autonomous vessels on 30-day missions without maintenance
Rolls-Royce has secured U.S. Navy certification for its mtu Series 4000 and Series 2000 engines, clearing them for use aboard autonomous naval vessels.
U.S. Navy returns fully modernized USS North Dakota attack submarine to fleet early after major Block III overhaul at Portsmouth
The U.S. Navy returned USS North Dakota to the fleet on Aug. 29 after Portsmouth Naval Shipyard completed its extended drydocking maintenance period ahead of the rebaselined schedule.
U.S. Navy says SPY-6-equipped Arleigh Burke-class Flight III destroyer USS Ted Stevens will strengthen fleet air and missile defense
The U.S. Navy will commission the future USS Ted Stevens (DDG 128), an Arleigh Burke-class Flight III guided-missile destroyer, in Whittier, Alaska, on Oct. 3, 2026.