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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.

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.

18 March

Air

A U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon flies a routine mission over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 28, 2025. The P-8A Poseidon is the U.S. Navy’s multi-mission maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft, conducting long-range anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jackson Manske)

Bea Castañeda

P-8 Poseidon: The Backbone of Maritime Surveillance

This guide shows how the P-8 Poseidon fuses sensors, weapons, and networks to power maritime patrol, anti-submarine warfare, and global naval intelligence missions.

17 March

Americas

Christine Casimiro

US Revives Railgun Testing After Halting Efforts in 2021: Report

The US Navy appears to have revived electromagnetic railgun testing after shelving related efforts in 2021, based on the Naval Sea Systems Command 2025 Year in Review.

16 March

Sea

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

Americas

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

Americas

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

Air

Bea Castañeda

Meet the MQ‑25A Stingray: Redefining Carrier Air Power

Navigate our guide on the MQ-25A Stingray, explaining its unmanned design, carrier integration, and refueling capability.

13 March

Air

Bea Castañeda

LRASM: The Missile Built for the Hardest Naval Fights

This guide explains how LRASM delivers long-range, survivable anti-ship strike using autonomous targeting, networked sensors, and stealth to counter advanced naval defenses.

13 March

Americas