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19 March

US Navy Eyes More Hammerhead Mines to Counter Enemy Submarines

The US Navy is seeking to increase its inventory of Hammerhead underwater mines under an existing contract with General Dynamics Mission Systems.

19 March

An artist rendering of a Columbia-class nuclear submarine breaching the surface. The top half of the submarine can be seen above the water surrounding it.

Christine Casimiro

General Dynamics Lands $15B to Advance Columbia-Class Submarine Program

The US Navy has awarded General Dynamics Electric Boat a $15.38-billion contract modification to support, sustain, and accelerate the Columbia-class submarine program.

17 March

Rojoef Manuel

UK Mulls Sending Minehunter Drones to Strait of Hormuz

The UK is considering deploying minehunting unmanned surface vessels to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz as tensions disrupt a vital global oil route.

16 March

Inder Singh Bisht

US Funds Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defense System for Latvia

The US Navy has awarded Kongsberg a $45.5-million contract to deliver the Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defense System to Latvia.

16 March

Inder Singh Bisht

Pentagon Pushes Patriot Integration With Aegis Warships

The Pentagon is pushing to integrate the Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement interceptor with the Aegis Combat System.

16 March

Christine Casimiro

US Navy Extends USS Nimitz Aircraft Carrier’s Service Life to 2027

The US Navy has extended the service life of its oldest aircraft carrier, USS Nimitz (CVN-68), pushing the warship’s scheduled decommissioning from May 2026 to March 2027.

15 March