Navy Commissions Submarine USS Idaho
The Navy commissioned the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Idaho (SSN 799) in a traditional ceremony held Saturday, April 25, at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut. The ceremony…
First US Navy MQ-25A Stingray Completes Test Flight
By Jarrett Heckert The two-hour flight validated the unmanned aerial refueler’s flight controls, a key step toward aircraft carrier operations. Boeing and the U.S. Navy have successfully completed the first…
JS Asahi’s Friendly Visit to Da Nang
An Asahi-class destroyer from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) with 220 crewmembers led by Colonel Jio Takemasa has started a friendly four-day visit to Da Nang City April 2.…
Ingalls Shipbuilding Launches Future George M Neal (DDG 131)
HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division successfully launched future USS George M. Neal (DDG 131) April 1, marking a major construction milestone for the fourth Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer to be…
Navy Commissions Submarine USS Massachusetts
The Navy commissioned the submarine USS Massachusetts in a traditional ceremony held March 28 at Boston Harbor. The ceremony culminated a yearslong process to bring the Massachusetts into service. It…
USS Gettysburg Returns from U.S. Southern Command
USS Gettysburg (CG 64) returned to Naval Station Norfolk March 23, concluding a five-month deployment supporting U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) missions. “The ‘War Horses’ of USS Gettysburg conducted themselves honorably…
USS Mustin Returns to Yokosuka
USS Mustin (DDG 89) arrived at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) March 23, 2026, marking its return to U.S. 7th Fleet after nearly five years in San Diego. The ship…
USS Blue Ridge Maritime Cooperative Activity with Philippines
The combined forces of the Philippines and the United States conducted a Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) within the Philippine Exclusive Economic Zone, March 20, 2026. This activity demonstrated a collective…
Keel Joins Palantir and U.S. Navy in ShipOS
Keel Holdings, an advanced manufacturing leader for the U.S. Navy and broader defense applications for naval, land and space applications, in partnership with Palantir Technologies Inc., today announced a major…