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Ultra Maritime expands Wake Forest facility to radar production for US Navy
Ultra Maritime has opened its expanded Wake Forest facility, marking a significant milestone in the company’s continued investment and collaborative partnership with the US Navy.
World’s largest warship heads home after longest deployment in ‘modern history’
The USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Carrier Strike Group is returning to Naval Station Norfolk after a historic 11-month deployment, the US Navy announced.
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.
Iranian missiles, drones target US destroyer trio in Strait of Hormuz
US forces intercepted Iranian missiles, drones, and small boats during a transit through the Strait of Hormuz on May 7, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) revealed.
UK monitoring team says Hormuz traffic has fallen 90% during conflict
Shipping traffic in the crucial Strait of Hormuz has dropped by more than 90 per cent since the conflict in the Middle East began, said the Royal Navy team monitoring the Middle East waters.
World’s largest aircraft carrier hosts high-level visit in Mediterranean (PHOTOS)
The world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), hosted a high-level US Navy visit while operating in the Mediterranean Sea on May 5, 2026.
Aselsan unveils next-gen unmanned naval systems
Turkish defense company Aselsan has unveiled a new generation of unmanned naval systems, including KILIÇ autonomous underwater strike systems family and TUFAN unmanned surface vehicle.
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).
Pakistan Navy’s first Hangor-class submarine enters service
The Pakistan Navy has commissioned its first Hangor-class submarine, PNS/M Hangor, during a ceremony held in Sanya, China.
UK plans joint naval alliance with nine European countries as ‘complement’ to NATO
The UK has unveiled plans for a new multinational maritime force with nine European allies, aiming to strengthen collective deterrence and operational readiness in the North Atlantic and High North.
US Navy launches oceanographic survey ship USNS Robert Ballard
The US Navy has launched the oceanographic survey ship, the future USNS Robert Ballard (T-AGS 67), during a ceremony at the Bollinger Shipyard in Pascagoula.
HII to provide TTLR system for US Navy submarines
American defense company HII has been awarded a contract by the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to deliver a submarine torpedo tube launch and recovery (TTLR) system designed to autonomously deploy and recover the REMUS unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) from US Navy submarines.
Ike back at sea following major overhaul, where is the US Navy sending its next carrier?
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (IKE) has completed sea trials following the successful completion of a 15-month Planned Incremental Availability (PIA) period with deployment details yet to be disclosed.
Saronic, Taiwan’s NCSIST partner on autonomous surface vessels and technologies
Saronic Technologies has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) to explore collaboration on advancing AI-enabled maritime capabilities, including autonomous surface vessels, to help address evolving security cha