Aviation
Airbus, Spanish Navy complete crewed-uncrewed teaming exercise
Airbus and the Spanish Navy have completed a crewed-uncrewed teaming exercise integrating a naval vessel, helicopter and drones to validate real-time data sharing and multi-domain operational capabilities during a tactical trial in Spain.
US Navy’s MQ-25A Stingray cleared for low-rate production
The US Navy’s MQ-25A Stingray unmanned tanker has received Milestone C approval, allowing the program to enter low-rate initial production following the aircraft’s recent first flight.
UK sent 24 F-35s to Middle East without enough spare parts, PAC says
A British parliamentary watchdog has sharply criticised the Ministry of Defense (MoD) after revealing that the UK deployed 24 F-35B fighter jets aboard an aircraft carrier with spare parts packages designed to support only half that number of aircraft.
Keel laid for Russia’s new Project 22350 frigate Admiral Gromov
A ceremonial keel-laying ceremony for the Project 22350 frigate Admiral Gromov has taken place at Severnaya Verf Shipyard.
Iran issues warning as UK deploys its destroyer for potential Strait of Hormuz mission
The UK has deployed the Royal Navy Type 45 destroyer HMS Dragon to the Middle East as part of preparations for a potential multinational mission.
Textron Systems to provide TSUNAMI USVs to US Navy
Textron Systems Corporation, a Textron company, has scored a contract d from the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to produce and deliver multiple TSUNAMI uncrewed surface vessels (USVs).
US Navy’s MQ-25A Stingray completes first test flight
The US Navy’s MQ-25A Stingray completed its first test flight from Boeing’s facility at MidAmerica Airport in Mascoutah, Illinois.
US Navy’s last Flight IIA Arleigh Burke-class destroyer starts sea trials
The future USS Patrick Gallagher (DDG 127), the US Navy’s last Arleigh Burke-class destroyer built to the Flight IIA configuration, has begun its sea trials.
USMC taps Sikorsky, Robinson Unmanned for autonomous aerial logistics program
Sikorsky and Robinson Unmanned have secured a US Marine Corps (USMC) contract to advance autonomous aerial resupply under the Medium Aerial Resupply Vehicle – Expeditionary Logistics (MARV-EL) program.
Brazilian Navy commissions first Tamandaré-class frigate
The first Tamandaré-class frigate (F200), built at the TKMS shipyard in Itajaí in less than four years, has been commissioned into the Brazilian Navy fleet.
UK’s HMS Dragon completes weapon system testing, ready for next phase of ops
The Royal Navy’s Type 45 destroyer HMS Dragon has completed a series of operational capability confidence checks in Crete, where the ship’s weapons and sensor systems were tested under realistic operational conditions.
Leonardo integrates counter-UAS system on autonomous unmanned surface vessel
Leonardo DRS has integrated its maritime mission equipment package (M-MEP) on an autonomous unmanned surface vessel (AUSV) developed by Sea Machines.
Shield AI joins $800M US Navy ISR Initiative with VTOL drone fleet
Shield AI has been selected by the US Navy to provide contractor-owned, contractor-operated (COCO) intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) services in support of naval and joint force operations.
US Navy seeks $65.8 billion to build 34 ships, including next-gen battleships
The Department of the Navy has unveiled a sweeping FY2027 budget request seeking $65.8 billion in shipbuilding funds to procure 34 vessels.