US Navy

Jan- 2025 -

13 January

US Military Urged to Enhance Ability to ‘Blind, See, and Kill’ Adversaries

A panel of defense experts has urged the US military to strengthen its anti-access/area-denial (A2/AD) capabilities amid rising tensions with China.

10 January

Americas

QinetiQ Vindicator UAV basic training target

Christine Casimiro

QinetiQ to Supply Drone Target Support Services for US Navy

The Pentagon has awarded QinetiQ Target Systems Canada a $13.3-million contract to supply Vindicator II target drone support services to the US Navy.

10 January

Americas

MAGNETO detects and classifies magnetic signature of an underwater vessel.

Giulia Bernacchi

Charles River to Develop AI Submarine Detection System for US Navy

The US Navy has awarded Charles River Analytics $1 million to develop a tool that uses artificial intelligence (AI) for submarines detection.

9 January

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Joe Saballa

BlueHalo to Deliver EW Sensors for US Navy, USSOCOM Drones

BlueHalo has secured a $49.9-million contract to provide electronic warfare sensors for US Navy and US Special Operations Command drones.

8 January

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

US Navy Declares IOC for Next-Gen Jammer Mid-Band

The US Navy has declared initial operational capability for the Next-Generation Jammer Mid-Band system, taking a major step in providing the E/A-18 Growler an edge in electromagnetic spectrum warfare.

7 January

Sea

The pre-commissioning unit (PCU) Iowa (SSN 797) arrives for the first time at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut, December 19, 2024. The future USS Iowa was delivered to Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) 4 from General Dynamics Electric Boat shipbuilding facility down river after recently completing a series of at-sea testing. The fast-attack submarine PCU Iowa and crew operate under SUBRON 4 and its primary mission is to provide fast-attack submarines that are ready, prepared, and committed to meet the unique challenges of undersea combat and deployed operations in unforgiving environments across the globe. (U.S. Navy photo by John Narewski)

Rojoef Manuel

General Dynamics Delivers 24th Virginia Submarine to US Navy

General Dynamics has turned over the 24th Virginia-class nuclear-powered fast attack submarine to the US Navy.

Dec- 2024 -

26 December

Middle East

Joe Saballa

Another US Navy Jet Narrowly Missed ‘Friendly Fire’ Over Red Sea: Official

Another American fighter aircraft narrowly avoided being shot down by “friendly fire” while conducting a mission over the Red Sea.

24 December

DOD Contracts

Inder Singh Bisht

Raytheon to Produce Tomahawk Block V Missile for US, Japan, Australia

Raytheon has been awarded a $401.2 million full-rate production contract by the US Navy for 131 Block V Tomahawk missiles.

23 December

DOD Contracts

Joe Saballa

Lockheed Lands $11.8B US Military Deal for 145 F-35 Fighter Jets

Lockheed Martin has secured a nearly $12-billion contract to produce 145 F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jets for the US military and its international allies.

22 December

Middle East