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19 August

Sea

US Navy Accepts Range Support Vessel From Marine Group Boat Works

California-based Marine Group Boat Works has delivered an Advanced Range Support Vessel to the US Navy, expanding the military’s afloat capability for testing next-generation weapons at sea.

18 August

Sea

A U.S. Sailor signals the launch of an F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron 213, on the flight deck of the world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), while underway in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea March 22, 2026. Gerald R. Ford is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to support the warfighting effectiveness, lethality and readiness of U.S. Naval Forces Europe Africa, and defend U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice India AaronTerrell)

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy to Revamp Jet Catapults Aboard Aircraft Carriers Under New Trump Directive

US President Donald Trump has issued a directive mandating the US Navy to abandon its Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch Systems and return to steam-powered equipment for future carriers.

18 August

Americas

Christine Casimiro

USS Massachusetts Ready for Fleet Tasking, Skips Shakedown Availability

The US Navy has declared USS Massachusetts (SSN 798), the seventh Block IV Virginia-class nuclear-powered fast-attack submarine, ready for Fleet tasking.

18 August

Sea

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Ultra Maritime Tests Combined Active, Passive Sonar Against Underwater Drones

Ultra Maritime has demonstrated an integrated sonar capability combining active and passive sensing for anti-submarine warfare and counter-unmanned underwater vehicle missions.

17 August

Americas

A Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block IIA is launched from the guided-missile destroyer USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53) during a flight test off Hawaii in 2017

Inder Singh Bisht

US Moves to Ramp Up SM-3 Interceptor Production With Boeing, RTX Deals

The Pentagon has signed agreements with Boeing and RTX to expand production of critical components for the Standard Missile-3 interceptors.

17 August

Americas

Christine Casimiro

US Navy’s Future John F. Kennedy Aircraft Carrier Completes Acceptance Sea Trials

The US Navy’s future John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) aircraft carrier has completed acceptance sea trials several months after concluding builder’s sea trials earlier this year.

14 August

Americas

Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 2nd Class Kapri Besser monitors shipboard sensors aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), May 31, 2023 in the Pacific Ocean. Cryptologic Technicians conduct Electronic Warfare by operating and maintaining electronic sensors and computer systems in accordance with fleet and national tasking. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of amphibious assault ship Makin Island and amphibious transport docks USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet with the embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Dominic Delahunt)

Jodesz Gavilan

Agile Defense Wins $250M Contract to Modernize US Navy Logistics IT

Agile Defense has secured a $250-million US Department of Defense contract to modernize information technology systems supporting navy logistics operations.

11 August

Air

Bea Castañeda

EA-18G Growler: The Electronic Warfare Fighter Clearing the Way

No aircraft dominates the electromagnetic spectrum like the Growler. This guide explains how it jams radars, disrupts communications, and enables air superiority on the modern battlefield.

11 August

Sea