Navy

The US Navy's Joint Integrated Fire Center (JIFC) was instrumental in the operation to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. According to Vice Adm.

The Congressional Budget Office estimates the first Trump-class battleship could cost up to $21 billion if ordered today, with follow-on ships costing between $9-15 billion per vessel. The Navy's Golden Fleet concept aims to solidify US naval power, but details of the program are yet to be decided and could influence the final price.

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.

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.

Congress has released the compromise National Defense Authorization Act with an $8 billion increase above the Pentagon's budget request. The legislation includes full funding for the Navy's F/A-XX sixth-generation fighter program, $26 billion for shipbuilding, and $38 billion for aircraft procurement.

The US Navy is exploring a new 'hedge strategy' to supplement carrier strike groups with smaller, specialized forces. Chief of Naval Operations Adm.

The U.S. Navy faces a critical capability gap as aging aircraft carrier strike fighters near retirement without an approved successor.

Navy Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle is pressing for an expedited decision on the F/A-XX next-generation fighter program, citing the extended timeline required for development, testing, and fielding.

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 Navy will start experimenting with new pairings of unmanned vessels and carrier strike groups this year, according to Vice Adm. Brendan McLane.

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 US Navy is set to deploy two medium-sized drone boats this year, according to Capt. Garrett Miller.

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.

The US Navy has announced plans to develop a new battleship program as part of its 'Golden Fleet' initiative. The program, which is expected to be completed by 2026, will feature Conventional Prompt Strike missiles and gun systems, and will have a large number of vertical launch systems.

The US Navy needs to increase its budget to meet current readiness demands and expand its fleet of warships, according to Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle.

The Navy is advancing plans to reshape its traditional carrier strike group model, according to Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle.

The U.S. Navy is hosting an industry day on December 9-10 in Washington, D.

The US Navy has announced plans to accelerate construction of the Columbia-class submarine, with full-rate production expected in the early 2030s. Rear Adm.

The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps have selected Dutch company Damen's LST-100 design as the basis for a new Medium Landing Ship program aimed at enhancing operational mobility in the Indo-Pacific.

Japan's Ministry of Defense protested a dangerous encounter on December 6, 2025, when Chinese Navy J-15 fighters from the carrier Liaoning illuminated Japanese Air Self-Defense Force F-15s with fire-control radar near Okinawa. The two incidents, occurring over international waters southeast of the island, represent an escalation in regional tensions.

The Indian Navy will receive its first four Rafale M carrier-based fighters by 2029, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi announced, marking a significant modernization of India's naval aviation. The €7.

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.

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle emphasized the need for an accelerated F/A-XX program due to the rapid spread of advanced anti-aircraft systems.