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30 April

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

Sea

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.

27 April

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

US Navy Contracts Castelion to Integrate Hypersonic Missile Onto F/A-18

The US Navy has awarded Castelion a $105-million contract to continue efforts to integrate its Blackbeard hypersonic missile with the F/A-18.

27 April

Sea

260425-N-UM744-1007- Sailors assigned to the Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS Idaho (SSN 799) man the rails during a commissioning ceremony at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn. on April 25, 2026. SSN 799, the fifth U.S. Navy vessel to be named for “The Gem State”, operates under Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) FOUR, whose primary mission is to provide attack submarines that are ready, willing, and able to meet the unique challenges of undersea combat and deployed operations in unforgiving environments across the globe. (U.S. Navy photo by John Narewski)

Rojoef Manuel

New US Navy Virginia Submarine Enters Service

The US Navy has commissioned its 26th Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarine, the USS Idaho (SSN 799), at the Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut.

24 April

Americas

Christine Casimiro

US Navy Completes Initial JDAM LR Flight Tests Out to 200 Nautical Miles

The US Navy has completed two initial flight tests of the Joint Direct Attack Munition Long Range variant, advancing a cost-effective standoff strike capability for the Carrier Air Wing.

24 April

Americas

Jodesz Gavilan

Bird-Johnson Secures Propulsion Deal for 100th US DDG-51 Destroyer

The US Navy has placed an order for propellers for its 100th Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, extending a four-decade propulsion partnership with Bird-Johnson.

23 April

Americas

Christine Casimiro

AV LOCUST Laser Zaps Drones in USS George H.W. Bush Live-Fire Test

AeroVironment has demonstrated the counter-drone capabilities of its LOCUST laser weapon system aboard the US Navy’s Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush in a live-fire test.

23 April

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

Top US Navy Official to Leave Office ‘Immediately:’ Pentagon

US Secretary of the Navy John Phelan will leave office "immediately," the Pentagon announced Wednesday, without providing an explanation for the sudden exit.

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