Tag: u_s_navy

Pentagon Certifies Bath Iron Works for Second Destroyer, Citing Shipyard Improvements

12 Oct 2026 9:50 a.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

Department of War clears General Dynamics Bath Iron Works to build a second Arleigh Burke-class destroyer after a due diligence review, pending congressional funding, citing production and management gains.

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Media Monitor: Pentagon Counter-Drone Push, In-Q-Tel Partnership Top Breaking Defense Coverage

9 Oct 2026 9:05 a.m. · Source: Breaking Defense - Pentagon

Breaking Defense reports the Pentagon selected four vendors for a counter-drone directed energy pilot and is partnering with the CIA's In-Q-Tel for technology scouting.

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Navy Signs $24.4B Raytheon SM-6 Deal as Anduril Opens Sub Component Shipyard

8 Oct 2026 11:06 a.m.

General Dynamics CEO Phebe Novakovic will step down in 2027 after leading the company since 2013, with Danny Deep succeeding her on Jan. 1.

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Media Monitor: Breaking Defense Examines Boeing's F/A-XX Win, Reports From Wartime Ukraine

6 Oct 2026 1:00 p.m. · Source: Breaking Defense

Breaking Defense's weekly video show weighs Boeing's Navy F/A-XX fighter win and its role alongside F-35s and F/A-18s, plus a report from Lviv on Ukraine's defense tech industry.

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Hegseth Announces Navy Nominations for Admiral, Vice Admiral Posts

2 Oct 2026 3:14 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced three Navy flag officer nominations, including Vice Adm. John B. Skillman for admiral and vice chief of Naval Operations.

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Navy Awards Raytheon $24.4 Billion to Accelerate Standard Missile-6 Production

1 Oct 2026 5:49 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

The Department of War announced a U.S. Navy award of $24.4 billion to Raytheon, an RTX business, to speed Standard Missile-6 production under a five-year deal with two option years.

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Media Monitor: Breaking Defense Reports on Navy Shipbuilding, Fighter Contract and Unmanned Programs

1 Oct 2026 11:24 a.m. · Source: Breaking Defense - Naval Warfare

Breaking Defense reports Boeing won the Navy's F/A-XX fighter competition, a GAO finding that shipyard modernization could top $200 billion, and new Navy unmanned vessel and destroyer contracts.

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Media Monitor: Boeing Wins Navy F/A-XX Fighter Competition as Army, Navy and Raytheon Announce Major Defense Deals

30 Sep 2026 1:03 a.m. · Source: Breaking Defense Daily

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.

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Department of War and U.S. Navy Award Boeing Contract for F/A-XX Sixth-Generation Strike Fighter

29 Sep 2026 6:03 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

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.

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Media Monitor: Breaking Defense Reports Navy Push for Offensive Cyber, New Information Chief

24 Sep 2026 11:05 a.m. · Source: Breaking Defense - Naval Warfare

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.

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Department of War Awards $22.9 Billion Contract to RTX for Accelerated Tomahawk Missile Production

17 Aug 2026 8:18 a.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

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.

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Media Monitor: Trump calls for outsourcing some Navy ship construction

14 Aug 2026 10:32 a.m. · Source: Breaking Defense

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.

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U.S. Navy to Christen Future USS William Charette, Honoring Korean War Hero

31 Jul 2026 5:18 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

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…

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Electric Boat Secures $76.6 Billion Navy Submarine Contract

30 Jul 2026 5:08 a.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

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.

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U.S. Navy to Decommission Littoral Combat Ship Fort Worth in 2026

29 Jul 2026 12:19 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

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.

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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

16 Jul 2026 11:04 a.m. · Source: Breaking Defense - Naval Warfare

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…

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Media Monitor: 'Fat Leonard' Seeks Presidential Pardon After Escape

12 Jul 2026 4:31 p.m. · Source: Washington Post

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.

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U.S. Navy to Christen Future USS George M. Neal, Honoring Korean War Hero

10 Jul 2026 4:57 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

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.

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U.S. Navy to Christen Future USNS Thurgood Marshall in San Diego

5 Jun 2026 4:20 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

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'.

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Media Monitor: Breaking Defense Reports on Military Tech, Cyber, and Contracts

2 Jun 2026 11:03 a.m. · Source: Breaking Defense

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.

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Media Monitor: OMB Seeks to Procure Foreign Warships with Reconciliation Funds

29 May 2026 9:18 a.m. · Source: Breaking Defense

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.

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Media Monitor: Navy Capacity, Battleship Design, and Information Warfare Restructuring Highlighted

28 May 2026 11:03 a.m. · Source: Breaking Defense - Naval Warfare

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.

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Media Monitor: Iran Fires on U.S. Ships in Strait of Hormuz

4 May 2026 1:56 p.m. · Source: Washington Post

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.

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