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30 September

250405-N-UM744-1005- Sailors assigned to the Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS Iowa (SSN 797) man the rails during a commissioning ceremony at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn. on April 5, 2025. SSN 797, the third U.S. Navy vessel to be named for “The Hawkeye State”, operates under Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) FOUR, whose primary mission is to provide attack submarines that are ready, willing, and able to meet the unique challenges of undersea combat and deployed operations in unforgiving environments across the globe. (U.S. Navy photo by John Narewski)

General Dynamics Secures $642M to Support US Virginia-Class Submarine Program

The US Navy has awarded General Dynamics $642.3 million to provide design and engineering support for its Virginia-class attack submarines.

30 September

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Skydweller Aero's aircraft during takeoff against a daylight background

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Skydweller Pushes Solar Drone to Nonstop 3-Day Flight With 800-Pound Payload

In partnership with the US Navy, Skydweller Aero completed a three-day flight of its uncrewed aircraft, harnessing solar energy to remain airborne.

29 September

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

Sikorsky Wins $10.9B US Navy CH-53K Helicopter Contract

The US Navy has awarded Sikorsky a $10.9-billion contract to deliver 99 CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift helicopters to the US Marine Corps.

26 September

Americas

USS Jack H Lucas (DDG-125), the US Navy's first Flight III variant Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, is seen sailing the waters. A plain blue sky serves as the background.

Jodesz Gavilan

US Navy Initiates Proposal Process for Next-Generation X-Band Radar

The US Navy is advancing its Future X-Band Radar program, seeking proposals to design and build a next-generation sensor for missile defense.

25 September

Sea

BlackSea’s Modular Attack Surface Craft shown with a containerized payload on its twin-hull design.

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

BlackSea’s New Modular USV Doubles Payload, Power for US Navy Missions

MASC is a new modular unmanned surface vessel, purpose-built for the US Navy with 67,000 pounds of payload capacity, 900 square feet of deck space, and 198 kW of power.

25 September

Asia Pacific

Soldiers from the US and the Philippines

Christine Casimiro

US Eyes Opening Military Storage Hub in the Philippines’ Subic Bay by 2026

The US Navy is planning to establish a military storage facility near its former base in the Philippines’ Subic Bay, which faces disputed areas in the South China Sea.

24 September

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Shield AI Flies BQM-177A Target Drone With Hivemind Autonomy System for First Time

Shield AI’s Hivemind flew the US Navy’s BQM-177A drone autonomously for the first time, advancing beyond-visual-range autonomy and future CCA concepts.

22 September

Americas

A soldier places supplies inside a Regent seaglider.

Jodesz Gavilan

Regent, Fairlead Partner to Advance US Navy Seaglider Fleet

Regent Craft and Fairlead have joined forces to provide the US Navy and Marine Corps with Seaglider solutions for contested logistics and naval resupply.

10 September

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

US Navy Taps Four Aerospace Giants for Carrier-Based ‘Loyal Wingman’ Drone Program

The US Navy has contracted Anduril, Northrop Grumman, Boeing, and General Atomics to develop conceptual designs for a carrier-based collaborative combat aircraft.

9 September

Americas