Newest Ford-class carrier USS John F. Kennedy heads to sea for testingThe 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.

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New naval power and propulsion facility opens in South CarolinaLeonardo DRS announced the opening of a new naval power and propulsion facility to support the U.S. Navy’s drive for shipbuilding.

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Mideast AfricaTurkey, Qatar deepen defense ties with multiple deals at naval expoThe 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 buildupGiven Bulgaria’s broad political consensus on the planned procurement, an upcoming parliament vote is expected to be a formality.

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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.

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US Navy leaders embrace Trump-class battleshipsU.S. Navy leaders speaking at a military conference outlined what they described as the strategic opportunities of the recently announced battleships.

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Lunday becomes US Coast Guard’s 28th commandantAdm. 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.

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Saildrone, Lockheed to place missile launchers on naval dronesLarger Saildrone USVs are also under consideration to carry Lockheed Martin weaponry, such as the Mk 70 Vertical Launching System.

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Navy must take risks, act like the US is at war, says PhelanNavy Secretary John Phelan delivered remarks at the 38th Annual Surface Navy Association National Symposium in Arlington, Virginia, on Tuesday.

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Germany expands naval-surveillance push with eight SeaGuardian dronesThe SeaGuardians will focus on maritime surveillance and anti-submarine warfare across the Baltic Sea and North Atlantic.

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US shipyard HII expands in UK to service growing Europe UUV businessThe enlarged HII site in Portchester, England, will now be able to assemble the company’s Remus 620 medium-class modular unmanned underwater vehicles.

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Philippine Navy scrambles to shield vital undersea cables from spiesNumerous submarine cables crisscross the Philippines’ underwater domain, connecting Southeast Asia to the United States, India and Hong Kong.

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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."

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US Navy to develop new class of smaller, more ‘agile’ combatant shipsThe 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.

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Denmark buys Kongsberg missile systems to defend strategic coastlinesDenmark controls some of Europe’s most strategically important maritime choke points, including access to the Baltic Sea via the Danish Straits.

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CNO dishes on sailor wellbeing, US Navy success in era of competitionChief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle sat down with Military Times to discuss his ambitions for maritime dominance in 2026 and beyond.

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US Navy wants new railroad car to transport unarmed ballistic missilesExisting railcars are almost 50 years old and will soon be retired. But the Navy still has a need to transport Active Inert Missiles.

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Norway to spend $6.4 billion on two more submarines, long-range strikeNorway will help finance a second production line in Germany to ensure the new submarines can be built quickly enough.

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South Korea’s Hyundai feeds rapid naval upgrades in the PhilippinesTwo new frigates will be the first Philippine warships boasting a vertical launch system for missiles.

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