
Another US aircraft carrier has suffered a fire while undergoing maintenance in Virginia, following a similar incident aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford.

The world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), has broken the record for the longest post-Vietnam War-era deployment.

Fincantieri has announced that its US subsidiary received a $30 million contract for materials procurement and engineering activities for the US Navy’s Medium Landing Ship (LSM) program, formally initiating the first phase of the program and representing the first concrete step toward its execution.

The US Navy has awarded a major maintenance and modernization contract for its guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103) after the vessel was involved in a collision during a refueling operation at sea.

Hanwha Ocean, the South Korean shipbuilding giant, met with Irving Shipbuilding in Halifax for high-level discussions on potential collaboration spanning naval sustainment, workforce development, industrial participation, supply chain development, and facility modernization.

German shipbuilder TKMS has signed a teaming agreement with Finkl Steel – Sorel, a member of Swiss Steel Group and a Canadian manufacturer of high-performance forged steel components, aimed at strengthening industrial cooperation in support of Canada’s future submarine capabilities.

Through the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS), the Government of Canada has awarded a design contract for the mid-shore multi-mission (MSMM) vessels

The US Navy has revealed its decision to inactivate the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Boise (SSN 764).

Metal Shark has completed production of the US Navy’s 40-foot Patrol Boat (40PB) Flight 1 program, marking a major milestone in the company’s support of Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC).

The US Navy has welcomed a new Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer to the fleet, USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. (DDG 124), during a commissioning ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk.

US naval forces have begun an operation to clear sea mines from the Strait of Hormuz, marking a new phase in Washington’s attempt to reopen one of the world’s most strategically vital waterways after weeks of conflict with Iran.

General Dynamics Land Systems has been awarded a $450-million agreement from the US Marine Corps for the pre-production development (PPD) phase of the Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) competition.

TKMS has signed a teaming agreement with Canadian lithium company E3 Lithium to establish a strategic framework for cooperation in support of Canada’s future submarine capabilities under the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP).

Ultra Maritime has received a contract for low-rate initial production (LRIP) of the AN/SSQ-125B sonobuoys from the US Navy.