Constellation-class Program update, the future Frigate of the U.S. Navy
CAPT Smith explained that in FY2021, the focus of the program will be to approve Fincantieri’s build specifications, completing the detailed design and start the
CAPT Smith explained that in FY2021, the focus of the program will be to approve Fincantieri’s build specifications, completing the detailed design and start the
When asked by Industry at Surface Navy Association (SNA) 2021 virtual Symposium on January 11, 2021 on if any of the future-built U.S. Navy warships
Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Mike Gilday released his Navigation Plan to the Fleet during virtual remarks at the Surface Navy Association (SNA) 2021 Symposium.

DDG 129 will be the third Arleigh Burke-class destroyer built in the Flight III configuration by HII at Ingalls Shipbuilding (and the fourth ship in the
The U.S. Department of the Navy released its strategic blueprint for the Arctic titled a “Blue Arctic”. The document delivers an outline for the next two decades and provides strategic guidance on how the Department will apply naval power in the Arctic Region. It is no “revolution” however, as explained to Naval News by Timothy Choy, a specialist in Arctic and Maritime Security issues.
The U.S. Navy awarded a $496 million Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) contract to L3Harris Technologies on Dec. 18 to further the Next Generation Jammer Low Band (NGJ-LB) capability.
French Navy Rubis-class nuclear powered submarine (SSN) “Emeraude” continues its long duration deployment in the Pacific region…
The US Navy’s future USS Daniel Inouye (DDG 118) successfully completed Builder’s trials Dec. 19 after spending four days at sea off the coast of Bath, Maine.

Northrop Grumman Corporation has been awarded a production contract for 19 GQM-163A “Coyote” supersonic sea-skimming target (SSST) vehicles.
On Dec. 22, USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) asserted navigational rights and freedoms in the Spratly Islands, consistent with international law.