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The Announcement On December 19, 2025, the U.S. Navy announced its plan to introduce a new class of small surface combatant ships, the FF(X), as a critical component of the …
New Frigate on the Horizon: U.S. Navy Ditches Constellation-class for National Security Cutter Design Read More
The U.S. Navy has awarded a $22.2 billion contract to General Dynamics Electric Boat for nine Block V Virginia class submarines, of which eight will be equipped with the Virginia …
U.S. Navy Awards $22 Billion Contract for Nine Virginia Class Subs Read More
Huntington Ingalls announced the completion of flight deck installation for the U.S. Navy’s Ford class aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy (CVN 79). The ship is in the early stages of …
Aircraft Carrier CVN 79 Flight Deck Installation Complete Read More
The U.S. Navy has issued a draft Request for Proposals for a new guided missile frigate, being acquired through the FFG(X) competition. The service plans to buy a total of …
U.S. Navy Releases Draft RFP for FFG(X) Frigate Read More