USS Baltimore seabed warfare upgrade to replace Jimmy Carter
The USS Baltimore seabed warfare conversion will create a specialized Virginia-class submarine to assume missions from USS Jimmy Carter, according to documents.
Why Japan is wary of the U.S. Navy frigate deal
Japan’s industry is cautious about the U.S. Navy frigate deal, citing required U.S. investment, structural hurdles, and tight domestic shipbuilding demands.
GE Aerospace contract covers F/A-18 engine parts, hypersonic test
GE Aerospace won up to $2.9 billion to supply F/A-18 engine parts through 2031 and was tapped by DIU to develop a liquid-fueled hypersonic test vehicle.
U.S. Navy Liberator brings seabed torpedo launch to XLUUVs
The U.S. Navy Liberator program enables seabed launch of encapsulated Mark 48 torpedoes via uncrewed submarines, extending covert strike options.
AIM-424 Malice revealed as Navy’s next long-range AAM
The U.S. Navy introduced the AIM-424 Malice, a new long-range air-to-air missile exceeding 250 nautical miles, for current and future fighters.
Navy operational tempo strains worsen amid Iran conflict
Navy operational tempo problems, from carrier gaps to disrupted logistics, have intensified during the Iran war, heightening concerns over readiness and sailor welfare.
HII completes acceptance sea trials for USS John F. Kennedy
HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding has completed acceptance sea trials for USS John F. Kennedy (CVN 79), advancing the Ford-class carrier toward preliminary acceptance.
Trump orders steam catapults on carriers, new public shipyard
President Donald Trump ordered steam catapults on carriers and called for a fifth public shipyard to expand submarine repair capacity and readiness.
JDAM-LR production cleared as Navy orders first batch
Boeing has the green light to begin JDAM-LR production under a $75 million UCA, giving the Navy an affordable long-range standoff weapon derived from JDAM kits.
U.S. aircraft carriers: where they are this week
U.S. aircraft carriers conducted port visits, wrapped RIMPAC, and enforced a blockade. Here is where the carriers and ARGs are positioned this week.
US Navy submarine contract sets $76.6B modernization mark
The US Navy approved a $76.6 billion package for nine Block VI Virginia-class attack submarines and five Columbia-class SSBNs, awarded to GDEB and HII.
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard to get new multi-mission dry dock
The Navy plans a new multi-mission dry dock at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard under a contract worth up to $30 billion, boosting West Coast carrier maintenance.