From Naval Air Systems Command, Jan 12, 2026 NAS PATUXENT RIVER, Md. — The U.S. Navy recently completed a second successful demonstration advancing multi-platform coordination of autonomous systems, an essential step toward developing future Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA). The Dec. 11 event at Point Mugu Sea Range in California focused on maturing…
Northrop Grumman to Manufacture US Navy’s Advanced Lightweight Torpedo
Features a newly developed, Northrop Grumman-designed warhead that delivers increased weapon lethality Release From Northrop Grumman PLYMOUTH, Minn. – Jan. 12, 2026 – Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) will manufacture and deliver to the U.S. Navy a new advanced lightweight torpedo with a…
HII Successfully Demonstrates Sea Launcher, Ship-Based Automated Launch and Recovery of REMUS Autonomous Underwater Vehicle
Release From HII POCASSET, Mass., Jan. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HII (NYSE: HII), the world’s leading manufacturer of autonomous underwater unmanned vehicles, announced today the successful shipboard deployment and recovery of a REMUS autonomous underwater vehicle (UUV) using the…
Fairbanks Morse Defense Expands Robotic Welding Capabilities to Strengthen Fleet Readiness and Reduce Maintenance Downtime
FMD’s advanced robotic welding technology cuts repair times, enhances safety and boosts fleet readiness for naval operations Release From Fairbanks Morse Defense BELOIT, Wis. – January, 12, 2025 – Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD) has announced the expansion of its robotic welding program aimed at boosting ship…
GDIT Awarded $988 Million Contract to Modernize Navy C5ISR Systems
Company will integrate advanced systems across all surface combatant ships to stay ahead of emerging threats Release From General Dynamics Information Technology FALLS CHURCH, Va. – General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE:GD), announced today that…
Austal USA Christens Final EPF: Future USNS Lansing
Release From Austal USA MOBILE, Ala. – The final U.S. Navy Expeditionary Fast Transport Ship – future USNS Lansing (EPF 16) – was christened at a ceremony today at Austal USA’s Mobile, Ala. ship manufacturing facility. The christening marks a…
HII Expands European Unmanned Operations with New Facility in Portchester, UK
Release From HII PORTCHESTER, United Kingdom, Jan. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HII (NYSE: HII), the world’s leading manufacturer of autonomous surface and underwater unmanned vehicles, has doubled the size of its unmanned facility in Portchester, U.K. The enlarged facility…
US Navy Selects Northrop Grumman for Second Stage Solid Rocket Motor Program
From Northrop Gruman, Jan. 7, 2026 ELKTON, Md. – Jan. 7, 2026 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) was awarded a $94.3 million contract by the U.S. Navy to develop and qualify a new 21-inch diameter second-stage solid rocket motor (SSRM) for the…
SECNAV, CNO, MCPON, Senior Navy Leaders Visit Bollinger Mississippi Shipbuilding
From Bollinger Shipyards PASCAGOULA, Miss. — (January 9, 2026) – Bollinger Shipyards yesterday hosted The Honorable John C. Phelan, Secretary of The Navy (SECNAV) at its Bollinger Mississippi Shipbuilding facility in Pascagoula for his first official visit in the role. Joining Secretary…
U.S. Navy to Christen Future USNS Lansing
From the U.S. Department of War, Jan. 9, 2026 The U.S. Navy will christen the future USNS Lansing (EPF 16) during a ceremony at Austal USA in Mobile, Alabama, Jan. 10 at 10:30 a.m. (CDT). The principal address will be delivered…
