Nicknamed the “War Hoover” for its vacuum-like engine whine and relentless submarine-hunting role, the Lockheed S-3 Viking was a cornerstone of U.S. Navy carrier-based anti-submarine warfare (ASW) from the 1970s...
General Atomics has reignited interest in electromagnetic railguns by unveiling a redesigned system that addresses the core limitations of earlier programs. The new railgun prototype features a compact pulsed power...
The U.S. Navy’s latest Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarine, USS Utah (SSN-801), is nearing a critical milestone as it prepares for initial sea trials. Built by General Dynamics Electric Boat under...
US-based defense startup Saronic has announced a strategic partnership with NVIDIA to integrate advanced edge AI computing into its line of autonomous surface vessels. The collaboration aims to enhance real-time...
The U.S. Navy’s next-generation Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), designed to replace the aging Ohio-class fleet, has reached a significant construction milestone. The lead boat of the class—USS District of...
The US Navy is intensifying efforts to integrate autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) into its fast-attack submarine (SSN) fleet by enabling launch and recovery through standard 533 mm torpedo tubes. This...
The U.S. Navy has deployed its newest and most advanced aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), to the Caribbean Sea in support of a multinational counter-narcotics operation targeting...
The U.S. Navy is accelerating plans for a next-generation fleet of warships—dubbed the “Golden Fleet”—aimed at maintaining maritime superiority amid China’s expanding naval capabilities. This initiative includes advanced destroyers, frigates,...
HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division has authenticated the keel of the future USS Thad Cochran (DDG 135), marking a significant milestone in the construction of one of the U.S. Navy’s next-generation...
In October 2025, the United States Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) carried out a significant joint naval operation in the Philippine Sea. The maneuver involved carrier strike groups...
