Turkey’s STM lays the keel of the first ship for the Portuguese navy
This marked Turkey’s first military ship export to a European Union and NATO member state.
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Newest Ford-class carrier USS John F. Kennedy heads to sea for testing
The USS John F. Kennedy was originally expected to be delivered in July of last year, but delays have pushed its slated arrival to March 2027.
New naval power and propulsion facility opens in South Carolina
Leonardo DRS announced the opening of a new naval power and propulsion facility to support the U.S. Navy’s drive for shipbuilding.
Turkey, Qatar deepen defense ties with multiple deals at naval expo
The deals underline how Ankara and Doha are moving beyond buyer–seller relations toward joint ventures and localized production of defense equipment.
Bulgaria approves Naval Strike Missile buy amid Black Sea buildup
Given Bulgaria’s broad political consensus on the planned procurement, an upcoming parliament vote is expected to be a formality.
China calls Trump battleship ‘easier target’ amid mixed US reception
Some analysts have suggested the battleship proposal may ultimately not be realistic and instead a move by Trump to jolt awake U.S. shipbuilders.
US Navy leaders embrace Trump-class battleships
U.S. Navy leaders speaking at a military conference outlined what they described as the strategic opportunities of the recently announced battleships.
Lunday becomes US Coast Guard’s 28th commandant
Adm. Kevin Lunday was sworn in Thursday as the U.S. Coast Guard’s 28th commandant, nearly a year after he had been acting in the role.
Saildrone, Lockheed to place missile launchers on naval drones
Larger Saildrone USVs are also under consideration to carry Lockheed Martin weaponry, such as the Mk 70 Vertical Launching System.
Navy must take risks, act like the US is at war, says Phelan
Navy Secretary John Phelan delivered remarks at the 38th Annual Surface Navy Association National Symposium in Arlington, Virginia, on Tuesday.
Germany expands naval-surveillance push with eight SeaGuardian drones
The SeaGuardians will focus on maritime surveillance and anti-submarine warfare across the Baltic Sea and North Atlantic.
US shipyard HII expands in UK to service growing Europe UUV business
The enlarged HII site in Portchester, England, will now be able to assemble the company’s Remus 620 medium-class modular unmanned underwater vehicles.
Philippine Navy scrambles to shield vital undersea cables from spies
Numerous submarine cables crisscross the Philippines’ underwater domain, connecting Southeast Asia to the United States, India and Hong Kong.
Navy to begin constructing 2 ‘Trump class’ battleships
"The U.S. Navy will lead the design of these ships," the president said Monday, "along with me because I’m a very aesthetic person."
US Navy to develop new class of smaller, more ‘agile’ combatant ships
The first hull is expected to hit the water in 2028 as a more nimble companion to the Navy’s larger warships, Navy Secretary John Phelan said.
Denmark buys Kongsberg missile systems to defend strategic coastlines
Denmark controls some of Europe’s most strategically important maritime choke points, including access to the Baltic Sea via the Danish Straits.
CNO dishes on sailor wellbeing, US Navy success in era of competition
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle sat down with Military Times to discuss his ambitions for maritime dominance in 2026 and beyond.
