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Apr- 2026 -

24 April

Bird-Johnson Secures Propulsion Deal for 100th US DDG-51 Destroyer

The US Navy has placed an order for propellers for its 100th Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, extending a four-decade propulsion partnership with Bird-Johnson.

Mar- 2026 -

4 March

Air

A Standard Missile-3 Block 1B interceptor missile is launched from the guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70) to intercept a target missile during a test in the mid-Pacific

Bea Castañeda

AN/SPY-1 Radar: The Sensor That Made Aegis Possible, Explained

This guide explains how the AN/SPY-1 radar tracks threats, supports Aegis combat systems, and underpins air and missile defense for modern warships worldwide.

Feb- 2026 -

24 February

Air

Tomahawk cruise missile launch from Mk 41 Vertical Launching System

Bea Castañeda

MK 41 VLS: A Guide to the Backbone of Modern Naval Firepower

This guide breaks down the Mk 41 Vertical Launching System, explaining how its modular design enables warships to launch diverse missiles from a single system.

Jan- 2026 -

27 January

Sea

Bea Castañeda

Inside Aegis: The System Powering Modern Naval Air Defense

This guide breaks down how the Aegis Weapon System anchors modern naval combat operations to protect ships and project power globally.

14 January

Sea

USS Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125) Arleigh Burke-class destroyer

Bea Castañeda

Arleigh Burke-Class Destroyers: The US Navy’s Evergreen Warship

Explore how the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer underpins global naval power, with this guide revealing its combat systems, missions, upgrades, and evolving role in modern maritime warfare.

2 January

Sea

The US Navy’s 78th Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, USS Ted Stevens (DDG 128).

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy Accepts 78th Arleigh Burke Warship From HII

The US Navy has taken delivery of the 78th Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer, the USS Ted Stevens (DDG 128), from HII Ingalls Shipbuilding.

Dec- 2025 -

10 December

Sea

DDG(X) concept from Program Executive Office Ships as presented in the 2022 Surface Navy Association symposium

Bea Castañeda

DDG(X) Destroyer: A Better US Navy Combatant

Unpack how DDG(X) will push beyond today’s destroyer limits with a new and improved architecture to shape the US Navy’s future fleet.

10 December

Sea

NORFOLK, Va. (May 6, 2025) - The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98) departs Naval Station Norfolk for a scheduled deployment. The USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98) departed Norfolk as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG) for a scheduled deployment to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. The deployment will underscore the U.S. Navy's commitment to maritime security and stability in the region. (U.S. Navy photo/video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Porsha Thompson)

Rojoef Manuel

BAE to Revamp US Navy’s 48th Arleigh Burke Destroyer

The US Navy has awarded BAE Systems a $123-million contract to modernize the 48th Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, the USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98).

Nov- 2025 -

24 November

Sea

HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division successfully completed acceptance trials for Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer Ted Stevens (DDG 128), the second Flight III destroyer built by Ingalls. The ship successfully demonstrated required mission capabilities and is now preparing for delivery to the U.S. Navy. (Photo by HII)

Rojoef Manuel

Future USS Ted Stevens Destroyer Clears Final Trials Ahead of US Navy Handover

HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division in Mississippi has concluded the final trials of the US Navy’s 78th Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer, the USS Ted Stevens (DDG 128).

Oct- 2025 -

27 October

Sea

Rojoef Manuel

HII Completes Sea Trials of US Navy’s 78th Arleigh Burke Destroyer

HII has finalized the second round of sea trials for the US Navy’s 78th Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ted Stevens (DDG 128), completing a key step toward the ship’s delivery.

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