Tag: u_s_navy
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Media Monitor: Boeing Wins Navy F/A-XX Fighter Competition as Army, Navy and Raytheon Announce Major Defense Deals
Breaking Defense reports Boeing won the Navy's F/A-XX next-gen fighter contest, plus a $20.7B AMRAAM deal for Raytheon, a $7B Army counter-drone contract and a 30-MUSV Navy buy.
BusinessScience & TechnologyConflictUSAEstoniaRussiaMilitaryTradeEuropeAsia BoeingF/A-XXU.S. NavyRaytheon AMRAAMcounter-droneEstonia RussiaSpace ForceBreaking Defense Daily
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Department of War and U.S. Navy Award Boeing Contract for F/A-XX Sixth-Generation Strike Fighter
The U.S. Navy awarded Boeing a contract worth more than $20 billion for full-scale development of the F/A-XX sixth-generation strike fighter under the Next Generation Air Dominance program.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyMilitaryFederal GovernmentTradeAsia F/A-XXBoeingU.S. NavyNext Generation Air DominanceDepartment of WarCollaborative Combat AircraftF/A-18E/F Super HornetU.S. Department of War
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Media Monitor: Breaking Defense Reports Navy Push for Offensive Cyber, New Information Chief
Breaking Defense reports the Navy is seeking more offensive and expeditionary cyber capabilities, and has tapped Capt. Tamara Lawrence as its new chief of information.
Science & TechnologyMilitaryUSAComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceEmployment and Labor Breaking DefenseU.S. Navycyber capabilitiesexpeditionary cyberTamara Lawrencechief of informationremote mine huntingBreaking Defense - Naval Warfare
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Department of War Awards $22.9 Billion Contract to RTX for Accelerated Tomahawk Missile Production
The Department of War awarded Raytheon a $22.9 billion contract to accelerate Tomahawk missile production. This U.S. Navy initiative boosts long-range strike capabilities, strengthens supply chains, and ensures warfighters are equipped for modern threats.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentMilitaryEconomyEmployment and Labor U.S. Department of WarRTXRaytheonTomahawk missileMunitions productionU.S. NavyDefense Industry
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Media Monitor: Trump calls for outsourcing some Navy ship construction
Breaking Defense reports President Donald Trump has proposed outsourcing some U.S. Navy ship construction to foreign shipyards, a move that could face significant hurdles.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyWhite HouseFederal GovernmentCongressEconomyMilitaryArtificial Intelligence Donald TrumpU.S. NavyShipbuildingForeign ShipyardsDefenseGovernment PolicyInternational RelationsBreaking DefenseBreaking Defence
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U.S. Navy to Christen Future USS William Charette, Honoring Korean War Hero
The U.S. Navy will christen the future USS William Charette (DDG 130), an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, on August 1, 2026. Named for Korean War hero William Richard Charette, the ship embodies self-sacrifice and will be a cornerstone of America's Golden…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessConflictFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsMilitary USS William CharetteU.S. NavyArleigh Burke-class destroyerShip ChristeningWilliam Richard CharetteKorean WarMedal of HonorBath, MaineNaval WarfareU.S. Department of War
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Electric Boat Secures $76.6 Billion Navy Submarine Contract
General Dynamics Electric Boat secured a $76.6 billion U.S. Navy contract for Columbia and Virginia-class submarines and shipyard support. Governor Ned Lamont lauded the deal, predicting significant job creation and economic growth for Connecticut.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomyMilitary General Dynamics Electric BoatU.S. NavySubmarinesConnecticutNed LamontShipbuildingEconomic GrowthConnecticut Governors Office
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U.S. Navy to Decommission Littoral Combat Ship Fort Worth in 2026
The U.S. Navy will decommission USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) on July 29, 2026, at Naval Base San Diego. This move allows for investment redirection to upgrade other LCS vessels, supporting the 'Fleet of the Future' strategy.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyFederal GovernmentMilitary USS Fort WorthU.S. NavyDecommissioningLittoral Combat ShipNaval Base San DiegoFleet of the FutureU.S. Department of War
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Media Monitor: Breaking Defense reports on Navy's $2.2 billion vessel strategy, first combat use of sea drones, and Pentagon budget shifts
Breaking Defense reports the U.S. Navy is investing $2.2 billion in a new vessel construction strategy and that the U.S. military used sea drones in combat for the first time during strikes against Iran. The Pentagon also seeks to reallocate…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyUSAMilitaryFederal GovernmentEconomyArtificial IntelligenceTransportation U.S. NavyNaval WarfareSea DronesIran StrikesPentagon BudgetLaser WeaponsDefense IndustryBreaking Defense - Naval Warfare
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Media Monitor: 'Fat Leonard' Seeks Presidential Pardon After Escape
The Washington Post reports that notorious con man Leonard Glenn Francis, known as 'Fat Leonard,' is seeking a presidential pardon after his recent escape and recapture.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementMediaGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentLegal Leonard Glenn FrancisFat LeonardPresidential pardonPrison escapeU.S. NavyCon manWashington PostThe Washington Post
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U.S. Navy to Christen Future USS George M. Neal, Honoring Korean War Hero
The U.S. Navy will christen the future USS George M. Neal (DDG 131) on July 11 in Mississippi, honoring Korean War hero George M. Neal. This Arleigh Burke-class destroyer signifies a crucial step in building the nation's future fleet.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessConflictFederal GovernmentMilitaryGeneral Politics U.S. NavyUSS George M. NealShip ChristeningArleigh Burke-class destroyerKorean WarPascagoula, MississippiHuntington Ingalls IndustriesU.S. Department of War
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U.S. Navy to Christen Future USNS Thurgood Marshall in San Diego
The U.S. Navy will christen its newest fleet replenishment oiler, USNS Thurgood Marshall, in San Diego. Named for the former Supreme Court Justice, the ship enhances naval logistics and supports the 'Fleet of the Future'.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyFederal GovernmentMilitaryTransportationLegalEconomy USNS Thurgood MarshallU.S. NavyFleet Replenishment OilerSan DiegoThurgood MarshallMilitary Sealift CommandJohn Lewis-classU.S. Department of War
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Media Monitor: Breaking Defense Reports on Military Tech, Cyber, and Contracts
Breaking Defense reports on advancements in counter-UAS thermal detection, the Army's use of "jailbroken" tech, CYBERCOM's strategy against China, a major Pentagon contract, and Navy information warfare restructuring.
ConflictScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentMilitaryComputers and InternetFederal GovernmentMiddle EastAsia Military TechnologyCybersecurityGovernment ContractsCounter-UASU.S. ArmyU.S. NavyChinaBreaking DefenseBreaking Defence
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Media Monitor: OMB Seeks to Procure Foreign Warships with Reconciliation Funds
Breaking Defense reports the White House's OMB plans to use $1.85 billion in reconciliation funds to buy a foreign-made warship, potentially from Japan or South Korea, instead of just studying the option.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessConflictWhite HouseFederal GovernmentCongressTradeMilitaryAsia Office of Management and BudgetWarship ProcurementU.S. NavyJapanSouth KoreaReconciliation FundingBreaking DefenseBreaking Defence
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Media Monitor: Navy Capacity, Battleship Design, and Information Warfare Restructuring Highlighted
Breaking Defense is reporting on the U.S. Navy's capacity for Strait of Hormuz escorts, congressional concerns over battleship design, and a restructuring of information warfare posts.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyConflictWorldMilitaryFederal GovernmentEconomyArtificial IntelligenceTransportation U.S. NavyNaval WarfareStrait of HormuzBattleship DesignInformation WarfareSouth KoreaUnmanned Surface VesselsBreaking Defense - Naval Warfare
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Media Monitor: Iran Fires on U.S. Ships in Strait of Hormuz
The Washington Post is reporting that Iranian forces fired on U.S. warships and merchant vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. No hits were recorded, but the incident threatens a fragile ceasefire.
Politics and GovernmentConflictWorldMiddle EastMilitaryTransportationTradeIran Strait of HormuzU.S. NavyInternational RelationsWar and ConflictMaritime SecurityMerchant VesselsThe Washington Post