From U.S. Central Command, May 3, 2026 TAMPA, Fla. — U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces will begin supporting Project Freedom, May 4, to restore freedom of navigation for commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The mission, directed by the President, will…
5 Ways Shipbuilding Can Be Shipshape Despite Geopolitical Instability
By Vicky Uhland, Seapower Correspondent Shipbuilding is highly affected by geopolitical volatility and there are five key adjustments that will define the new winners in this rapidly shifting environment, according to a new report from McKinsey & Company. The report, “Seizing the advantage in shipbuilding amid geopolitical shifts,” was released during Sea-Air-Space 2026. “It’s…
Insitu’s ScanEagle and Integrator UAS Selected by US Navy to Deliver ISR Services with Advanced AI-Assisted Payloads
BINGEN, Washington, May 4, 2026 – Insitu, a Boeing Company, has been selected to provide ISR support services to the United States Navy (USN), United States Marine Corps (USMC) and other United States Government (USG) customers as directed, under a Contractor-Owned,…
HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding Hosts “Signing Day” Celebrating Shipbuilder Academy Graduates
From HII, May 1, 2026 PASCAGOULA, Miss., May 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HII’s (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division hosted its annual “Signing Day” today, recognizing 49 high school seniors from across the Gulf Coast who have completed the Ingalls…
AUSTAL USA Signs the Future of Shipbuilding at Apprentice Signing Day
From Austal USA, May 1, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. – Austal USA celebrated the next generation of skilled trades professionals today during its Apprentice Signing Day, welcoming almost 50 high school students who have officially committed to begin careers in shipbuilding…
AUSTAL USA Christens Future USNS Solomon Atkinson
From Austal USA, May 2, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. – Austal USA christened the future USNS Solomon Atkinson (T-ATS 12) today at its Mobile, Alabama shipyard, marking a significant milestone in the construction of the U.S. Navy’s newest Towing, Salvage, and…
Texas Returns from Deployment
From Chief Petty Officer Darren Moore, May 4, 2026 GROTON, Conn. – The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775), under the command of Cmdr. Andrew S. McGovern, returned to Naval Submarine Base New London Friday, May 1, completing a…
Textron Systems to Provide Tsunami USVs to SOUTHCOM And U.S. Navy 4th Fleet
Textron Systems Corp. announced today a contract award from the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to produce and deliver multiple Tsunami uncrewed surface vessels (USVs), which will be used to support the U.S. Navy Fleet Experimentation (FLEX) exercise in Key West, Florida…
Northrop Grumman Delivers 70th E-2D Advanced Hawkeye to US Navy
Northrop Grumman said it has delivered the 70th E-2D Advanced Hawkeye to the U.S. Navy, demonstrating steady production momentum and continued collaboration with the Navy and industry partners. Janice Zilch, vice president and program manager, E-2D Advanced Hawkeye, Northrop Grumman,…
Navy Awards Raytheon $335M for SM-6 Missiles
ARLINGTON, Va. — The U.S. Navy has awarded Raytheon a $335 million contract modification to “exercise options and provide funding for the manufacturing, assembly, test, and delivery of Standard Missile-6 Tactical All-Up Rounds,” according to an April 30, 2026, Department…
