Lockheed Martin has unveiled the Lamprey, a cutting-edge unmanned underwater vehicle designed for covert surveillance and sea denial operations. Showcased for the first time at WEST 2026, the multi-mission drone represents a significant leap forward in autonomous maritime warfare capabilities. Named After Nature’s Most Tenacious Predator The Lamprey drone takes its name from the parasitic […]
Raytheon has achieved a significant production milestone with the delivery of the 500th Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM) Block 2, while preparing to nearly double manufacturing output by mid-2026 to meet surging global demand for advanced naval air defense systems. The ESSM Block 2 missile provides critical surface-to-air defense capabilities against diverse aerial and surface […]
The US Navy has awarded Raytheon a significant $205 million contract for the continued production and support of the Phalanx Close-In Weapon System, reinforcing the critical importance of this last-line defense system. The Raytheon Phalanx contract represents a substantial investment in maintaining and upgrading one of the Navy’s most essential point-defense technologies, ensuring continued protection […]
Boeing has been quietly developing groundbreaking self-piloting submarines that represent a significant advancement in autonomous underwater technology. These innovative self-piloting submarines utilize cutting-edge artificial intelligence and advanced engineering to operate independently in challenging maritime environments, marking Boeing’s strategic expansion beyond aerospace into underwater vehicle systems that could revolutionize both military and civilian marine operations. Boeing’s […]
The US Navy Arleigh Burke destroyer program continues its impressive expansion as General Dynamics Bath Iron Works secures a significant new construction contract for DDG-148, marking another milestone in America’s naval modernization efforts. This latest US Navy Arleigh Burke destroyer order brings the total procurement number to more than 90 vessels, reinforcing the platform’s position […]
The United States Navy has officially commenced a critical life extension program for its aging T-45 Goshawk trainer aircraft fleet, marking a significant milestone in naval aviation training capabilities. The US Navy Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE) has initiated this comprehensive program with the first two T-45 aircraft entering the extension process, representing a strategic […]
US Navy receives final Independence-class littoral combat ship marks the end of a significant chapter in US naval shipbuilding history, as shipbuilder Austal USA completed delivery of the last vessel in the Independence-class littoral combat ship program on Friday. This milestone represents the conclusion of a 15-year construction phase that has shaped modern naval warfare […]
Raytheon secures record RAM launcher deal with US Navy in a groundbreaking $74 million contract that represents the most significant single order for Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) Guided Missile Launching Systems in over two decades. This historic defense contract underscores the US Navy’s commitment to enhancing its naval defense capabilities and maintaining maritime superiority through […]
L3Harris Technologies has completed the first overhauled P-8A Poseidon aircraft to the United States Navy and this is the third phase of the project that is supposed to upgrade the comprehensive aircraft maintenance program by the company. This transfer marks the start of a major modernization effort, that will work on the capability of the […]
General Dynamics Electric Boat has received the historic contract valued at 1.85 billion dollars from the US Navy to acquire strategic components and advanced stages of construction of its future Virginia-type submarine. This significant investment underscores the Navy’s commitment to maintaining America’s undersea dominance and ensuring continuous submarine production capabilities. Strategic Contract Significance The $1.85-billion […]
