President Donald Trump announced plans to build a new class of battleships as part of the 'Golden Fleet' concept. The Navy will pursue a competition to find a vendor and plans to procure the first ship in 2030.
A US Navy-led review has warned of ongoing safety concerns with the V-22 Osprey, citing technical, procedural, and organizational weaknesses that have accumulated over time. The review highlights recent fatal mishaps linked to systemic issues in the joint program, which has resulted in 12 Class A flight mishaps and four aircraft losses.
The US Air Force is reviving the Looking Glass mission, which was previously assigned to the Navy's E-6B Mercury. According to an industry notice, the new program aims to recapitalize missions currently executed on the E-6B.
The US Navy aims to have new frigates based on an American design in the water by 2028, according to Jason Potter, the Navy's acting acquisition executive. The service plans to use a design approach that separates finalizing the ship's design from construction.
For nearly eight decades, the US Navy has benefited from technological superiority, scientific depth, and operational excellence. The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is evolving to better align research with acquisition priorities and accelerate technology transition.