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May- 2026 -

14 May

Malaysia PM Says Norway Missile Export Halt ‘Unacceptable’

Malaysia said Norway's decision to revoke export approvals for a naval strike missile system for its warships is "unacceptable."

12 May

Americas

260509-N-FS061-1008 CLEVELAND (May 9, 2026) – The future USS Cleveland (LCS 31) arrives in Cleveland, Ohio, May 9, 2026, ahead of its commissioning ceremony. Cleveland is the fourth warship to be named after Ohio’s second largest city and is the 16th and final Freedom-variant littoral combat ship (LCS) to be built and commissioned in the U.S. Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jasmin L. Aquino)

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy to Induct Last Freedom Warship in Historic Ohio Event

The US Navy’s final Freedom-class littoral combat ship has arrived in Cleveland, Ohio in preparation for its admittance into service.

Jan- 2026 -

27 January

Asia Pacific

Three Royal Malaysian Navy Maharaja Lela-class littoral combat ships at Lumut Naval Shipyard

Rojoef Manuel

Malaysia’s First Maharaja Lela Ship Heads to Sea Trials, Third Advances Assembly

Malaysia’s initial Maharaja Lela-class littoral combat ship has left its berth for initial sea trials as construction milestones were also reached on the program’s third vessel, signaling renewed momentum in the long-delayed naval project.

Nov- 2025 -

17 November

Americas

251107-N-UI581-1002 PANAMA CITY, Fla. — Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Pierre (LCS 38) arrives in Panama City, Fla. ahead of her commissioning ceremony on Nov. 7, 2025. Pierre is the second U.S. Navy ship to bear this name and will be the final Independence-variant LCS to be commissioned in the U.S. Navy. Pierre will be commissioned in Panama City on Nov. 15. (U.S. Navy photo by Eddie Green)

Rojoef Manuel

Final US Navy Independence Warship Enters Service

The US Navy has officially commissioned its final Independence-class littoral combat ship, the USS Pierre (LCS 38), in Panama City, Florida.

Jul- 2025 -

16 July

Americas

The future USS Pierre (LCS 38) conducts sea trials in Mobile, Alabama, June 2025. Pierre is the 19th and final ship marking the completion of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship (LCS) construction phase.

Christine Casimiro

US Navy Receives Final Independence-Class Combat Ship

The US Navy has taken delivery of its 19th and final Independence-class Littoral Combat Ship (LCS 38), the future USS Pierre, from Austal USA.

May- 2025 -

13 May

Asia Pacific

The Royal Malaysian Navy's KD Raja Muda Nala (2502) and the KD Maharaja Lela (2501) littoral combat ships

Rojoef Manuel

Malaysia Completes Float-Out of Second Maharaja Lela Warship

The Royal Malaysian Navy’s second Maharaja Lela-class littoral combat ship has touched the water for the first time in Perak.

Nov- 2024 -

21 November

Air

Aerosonde Unmanned Arial Surveillance (UAS) vehicle, Buck G, awaits to launch aboard the Expeditionary Sea-Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) in the Atlantic Ocean, Sept. 25, 2020. The UAS is piloted by Aerosonde personnel from the Hershel “Woody” Williams and provides live aerial surveillance to enhance the ship’s security. Hershel “Woody” Williams is on its inaugural deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa area of responsibility in support of maritime missions and special operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Megan Roses/Released)

Rojoef Manuel

Textron to Deliver Drone-Enabled ISR Support for US 5th, 6th Fleet Ships

The US Navy has awarded Textron Systems $64 million in contracts to provide drone-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance services for ships of the 5th and 6th fleets.

20 November

Americas