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23 February

Sea Machines Debuts Smart Attack Surface Vessel for US Navy

The US Navy could soon get a boost at sea as Sea Machines unveiled its next-gen unmanned surface vessel aimed for the service’s Modular Attack Surface Combatant program.

23 February

Americas

An unmanned surface vehicle is craned aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Canberra (LCS 30), as a part of the first embarkation of the Mine Countermeasures (MCM) mission package, April 23. The MCM mission package is an integrated suite of unmanned maritime systems and sensors which locates, identifies, and destroys mines in the littorals while increasing the ship’s standoff distance from the threat area. Littoral Combat Ships are fast, optimally-manned, mission-tailored surface combatants that operate in near-shore and open-ocean environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Vance Hand)

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy Plans Separate Commander for Robotic Autonomous Systems

The US Navy is planning to activate a dedicated commander for robotic autonomous systems as it pushes to integrate modern unmanned vessels across the fleet.

23 February

Americas

The StormBreaker smart weapon is a network enabled air-to-surface munition that can engage moving targets in all weather conditions using its multi-effects warhead and tri-mode seeker.

Jodesz Gavilan

US Navy Approves Raytheon StormBreaker for F/A‑18

The US Navy has approved Raytheon’s StormBreaker smart weapon for operational use on the F/A‑18E/F Super Hornet.

20 February

Americas

Artist's rendering of the Medium Landing Ship

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy in Search of Medium Landing Ship Program’s Construction Lead

The US Navy has issued a request for proposals for a Vessel Construction Manager to oversee construction of the US Marine Corps’ Medium Landing Ship, with a contract award expected in mid-2026.

20 February

Air

Bea Castañeda

UGM-133 Trident II: America’s Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile, Explained

This explainer outlines the UGM-133 Trident II’s role aboard ballistic missile submarines, and why it remains central to US deterrence strategy.

20 February

Air

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy Seeks New Anti-Radar Missile for Air, Ground Targets

The US Navy has launched market research for a new long-range anti-radiation missile that can strike airborne and ground threats.

20 February

Americas

An illustration of the next-gen acoustic device countermeasure.

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

US Navy Boosts Undersea Defense With Next-Gen Torpedo Countermeasure

The US Navy is set to gain a serious edge in undersea defense as Ultra Maritime lands a contract to develop a next-gen acoustic device countermeasure.

19 February

Americas

Australian and New Zealand soldiers with Task Group Taji, with the assistance of Iraqi instructors from the School of Infantry NCO II, install a new modular Urban Training Facility on Camp Taji, Iraq, June 2, 2019. The new training facility made of hardened plastic bricks will last much longer and allow for greater variety of training options than the wooden facades they are replacing. The Coalition focuses on providing training support, and equipment to enhance the professionalism, technical expertise and equipment capabilities of Iraqi Security Forces. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Cpl. Tamara Cummings)

Rojoef Manuel

CenCore to Supply Modular Buildings for US Navy

Infrastructure company CenCore has signed a $44-million contract to provide modular buildings for “vital mission requirements” to the US Navy.

16 February

Americas

Christine Casimiro

General Dynamics Lays Keel for US Navy’s 8th John Lewis Tanker Vessel

General Dynamics NASSCO has laid the keel for the US Navy’s eighth John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler, the future USNS Ruth Bader Ginsburg (T-AO 212), at its San Diego shipyard.

13 February

Americas

HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division has delivered the first Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine stern to General Dynamics Electric Boat (Photo by Ashley Cowan/HII)

Rojoef Manuel

Lead US Navy Columbia Submarine on Track for 2028 Delivery After Supplier Delay

The US Navy has said it is on schedule to receive its first platform under the Columbia-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine program in 2028 and expects full-rate production by 2031.

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