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May- 2026 -

7 May

C2 Robotics Commissions First Speartooth Large Drone Submarine Export to US

Australian firm C2 Robotics has commissioned its Speartooth large uncrewed undersea vehicle, the first to be exported to the US Navy.

5 May

Americas

The lead Navajo towing, salvage, and rescue ship, the USNS Navajo (T-ATS 6)

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy Christens Latest Navajo-Class Recovery Ship

The US Navy has christened its seventh Navajo-class towing, salvage, and rescue ship in Mobile, Alabama.

5 May

Air

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy Accepts 70th E-2D Advanced Hawkeye From Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman has supplied the 70th E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft to the US Navy, marking a continued production push for the carrier-based platform.

4 May

Americas

Tsunami unmanned surface vessels. Photo: Textron Systems

Rojoef Manuel

Textron to Supply US Navy With Tsunami Drone Boats

The US Defense Innovation Unit has contracted Textron Systems to provide its proprietary Tsunami unmanned surface vessels for the US Navy.

Apr- 2026 -

30 April

Air

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels perform during the Thunder Over New Hampshire Air Show and Open House at Pease Air National Guard Base, NH, Sept. 6, 2025. The Blue Angels fly F/A-18 Super Hornets and a C-130J Super Hercules during their performances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Herlihy)

Bea Castañeda

F/A‑18E/F Super Hornet Explained: The US Navy’s Workhorse Fighter

Dive into this Super Hornet guide examining its design, combat versatility, and how it supports modern carrier operations across a range of mission profiles.

30 April

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Lockheed to Supply Training Package for US Navy TACAMO Aircraft Program

Lockheed Martin will provide training devices and support services for the US Navy’s ongoing Take Charge and Move Out modernization program.

30 April

Americas

Christine Casimiro

Raytheon Lands $833M US Navy ESSM Block 2 Deal for 12-Nation Consortium

The US Navy has awarded Raytheon an approximately $833-million contract modification to produce additional Evolved SeaSparrow Missile Block 2 assemblies and associated containers for 12 countries.

29 April

Americas

The aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) transits the Atlantic Ocean. Dwight D. Eisenhower is returning to homeport at Norfolk, Va. after operating in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan D. McLearnon/Released)

Rojoef Manuel

USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Completes Sea Trials Early After Major Overhaul

The US Navy’s USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier has completed sea trials ahead of schedule, marking the early finish of its Planned Incremental Availability at Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Virginia.

29 April

Americas

Jodesz Gavilan

Hanwha Ocean and Leidos Partner on Next-Gen US Navy Ship Design

Hanwha Ocean and Leidos are working together to design and develop next-generation US Navy ships and expand naval shipbuilding capacity.

28 April

Americas

The next generation landing craft, Ship to Shore Connector

Jodesz Gavilan

StandardAero Secures Deal for US Navy Hovercraft Engine Support

StandardAero has secured a long-term agreement with Rolls-Royce to provide repair and overhaul support for the engine powering the US Navy’s Ship-to-Shore Connector hovercraft fleet.

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