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Feb- 2026 -

6 February

Sea

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.

Stealth, Power, Deterrence: Inside the Columbia-Class Submarine

Dive into the Columbia-class submarine, the US Navy’s next-generation ballistic missile platform set to replace the aging Ohio-class.

6 February

Sea

A modern U.S. Navy destroyer moored at port, showing its superstructure, sensors, and deck-mounted Mk 38 weapon system used for close-in surface defense.

Ethan M. Encarnacion

US Navy’s MK 38 Close-In Weapon System Gets First Caliber Upgrade in 30 Years

The US Navy’s MK 38 close-in weapon system is being reborn for a fourth time, receiving its first-ever caliber increase in over three decades.

6 February

Americas

Christine Casimiro

US Navy’s John F. Kennedy Aircraft Carrier Completes Builder’s Sea Trials

The US Navy’s future USS John F. Kennedy (CVN 79), the second ship in the Gerald R. Ford-class of aircraft carriers, has completed builder’s sea trials.

5 February

Arms

Bea Castañeda

Tomahawk Missile: Long-Range Power at Sea Explained

The Tomahawk missile is designed to deliver reach without risk, and this guide breaks down what makes it a reliable long-range precision weapon.

4 February

Air

Bea Castañeda

P-3 Orion: A Cold War Hunter Guarding the Seas

This guide explores the P-3 Orion's history, mission set, and enduring influence on modern maritime patrol operations before the era of drones and networked sensors.

3 February

Arms

USS Boxer Conducts Rolling Airframe Missile System live fire operations

Bea Castañeda

Rolling Airframe Missile: Precision Defense for Modern Navies

From high first-shot accuracy to multinational deployment, this guide explains the Rolling Airframe Missile’s capabilities, strategic value, and role in shaping naval defense worldwide.

2 February

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

US Navy Selects L3Harris Red Wolf to Boost AH-1Z Viper Strike Range

The US Navy has selected L3Harris' Red Wolf launched-effects vehicle for the US Marine Corps’ Precision Attack Strike Munition program.

Jan- 2026 -

28 January

Americas

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

A New Challenger Emerges in the F/A-XX Race With Mach 4 Fighter Concept

Stavatti Aerospace has put forward an alternative vision for the US Navy’s Next Carrier Air Dominance program, presenting a new aircraft concept aimed at replacing the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet in the 2030s.

27 January

Sea