Columbia-class submarine

Jul- 2026 -

30 July

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.

US Navy Awards $76.7B for Virginia- and Columbia-Class Submarine Programs

The US Navy has awarded incentive contract modifications totaling $76.6 billion to General Dynamics Electric Boat and HII for the Virginia- and Columbia-class submarine programs.

27 July

Technology

Christine Casimiro

L3Harris to Supply Battery Monitoring Systems for Virginia, Columbia-Class Submarines

L3Harris Technologies is set to supply battery monitoring systems for two of the US Navy’s top priority acquisitions: the Columbia-class and Virginia-class submarines.

May- 2026 -

25 May

Arms

A U.S. Air Force 509th Bomb Wing B-2 Spirit approaches a 351st Aerial Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker during the Bomber Task Force training exercise over England, Aug. 29, 2019. The BTF consists of Airmen and support equipment from the 509th BW, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, deployed to The United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa to conduct theater integration and flying training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan Castelan)

Bea Castañeda

What Is the US Nuclear Triad? A Guide to America’s Ultimate Deterrent

Three legs, one mission: ensure that any nuclear attack on the United States guarantees a devastating response. Here's how the triad works and why it still matters.

13 May

Sea

Rendering of the lead Trump-class battleship USS Defiant (BBG-1)

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy Unveils 30-Year ‘Golden Fleet’ Modernization Plan to Reach 450+ Ships

The US Navy has released a three-decade shipbuilding plan aimed at expanding its fleet beyond 450 vessels in the early 2030s while overhauling acquisition practices and rebuilding the maritime industrial base.