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.
The US Space Force is prioritizing orbital warfare training under Gen. Gregory Gagnon's command.
The Navy and Palantir have announced an initial $448 million contract for the ShipOS program, which aims to boost nuclear submarine production by deploying AI-powered tools throughout shipyards and suppliers. The program will focus on reducing schedule planning time from 160 manual hours to under 10 minutes.
The Navy is exploring the possibility of establishing a robotic autonomous systems (RAS) commander to oversee unmanned capabilities. According to Chief of Naval Operations Adm.
The US Navy plans to increase funding for fleet cybersecurity as part of its FY27 budget request, according to Anne Marie Schumann, the department's principal cyber adviser. This move comes amid efforts to modernize the fleet through shipbuilding and acquisition reform initiatives, such as Golden Fleet.
The US Navy plans to equip its new Trump-class battleships with hypersonic weapons, electronic rail guns, and high-powered laser-based weaponry. Chief of Naval Operations Adm.
The U.S. Navy has terminated the final four ships in the Constellation-class frigate program, marking a significant strategic shift in naval shipbuilding priorities.
Navy investigation reports on the Harry S. Truman carrier strike group's recent deployment reveal systemic training deficiencies and command failures contributed to multiple serious incidents, including friendly fire near-misses, collisions with commercial vessels, and two F/A-18 losses during Red Sea operations against Houthi forces.
The US Navy has announced plans to pursue a new frigate class based on HII's Legend-class national security cutter. The goal is to have the new ship in the water by 2028.
2025 was a year of significant change in the defense industry, from the Army's review of contracting to the introduction of executive orders affecting diversity initiatives. The Navy's autonomous drone development program and the controversy surrounding the Small Innovation Research Program fund highlight the challenges facing the industry.
The U.S. Navy's decision to cancel 16 of 20 planned Constellation-class frigates represents a major setback for Fincantieri Marinette Marine and raises critical questions about the nation's maritime industrial base.