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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)

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).

9 December

Americas

Jodesz Gavilan

US Picks Damen’s LST-100 Design for Amphibious Missions

The US has selected the Damen Shipyards’ LST-100 design as its future medium landing ship (LSM) after a year-long reset of the program.

5 December

Air

An F/A-18F Super Hornet and an EA-18G Growler prepare to launch

Rojoef Manuel

KBR Wins $117M Contract to Support F/A-18 Export Jet Fleets

The US Naval Air Systems Command has awarded Texas defense company KBR a $117-million contract to provide support for its F/A-18 and EA-18G foreign military sales program.

2 December

Sea

USS Zumwalt (DDG-1000) transits the Atlantic Ocean during acceptance trials April 21, 2016

Bea Castañeda

Breaking Down the Zumwalt-Class Destroyer: The US Navy’s Stealth Warship

Explore the Zumwalt-class destroyer’s cutting-edge design and capabilities in our full guide to see why it matters for US naval power.

1 December

Americas

Christine Casimiro

Pratt & Whitney Lands $1.6B US Navy Contract for F-35 Engine Support

The US Navy has awarded RTX subsidiary Pratt & Whitney an approximately $1.6-billion contract for support of the F135 engines, which power the F-35 Lightning II aircraft.

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27 November

Air

The Ticonderoga-class missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) and USNS 2nd Lt. John P. Bobo (T-AK 3008) steam alongside the Navy’s forward deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during a photo exercise for Valiant Shield 2018

Rojoef Manuel

Textron to Provide Airborne Electronic Warfare Training for US Navy, Marine Corps

Textron segment Airborne Tactical Advantage Company has signed a contract to deliver Stand-Off Jamming Jets Services training for the US Navy and US Marine Corps.

26 November

Sea

Artist's rendering of a Constellation-class frigate. Photo: Fincantieri

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy Cancels Development of Four Constellation Warships

The US Navy is terminating the last four ships in the Constellation-class guided-missile frigate program, keeping only the first two under construction at Fincantieri Marinette Marine in Wisconsin.

25 November

Sea

The USS Massachusetts (SSN 798), the Virginia-class nuclear-powered fast-attack submarine. Photo: HII

Rojoef Manuel

HII Delivers 25th Virginia-Class Nuclear Attack Submarine to US Navy

The US Navy has accepted the USS Massachusetts (SSN 798), the 25th Virginia-class fast-attack submarine, from HII segment Newport News Shipbuilding.

25 November

Americas

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)

Jodesz Gavilan

US Navy Awards $95M Contract to Fortress for Cyber Supply Chain Protection

The US Naval Air Systems Command is moving to secure its supply chain with a $95-million contract awarded to Fortress Government Solutions.

24 November

Sea

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).

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