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The modern Flight III variant originates from the cancellation of the CG(X) cruiser and the need to replace the SPY-1D(V) radar's limited performance against modern ballistic and low-observable targets. (Picture source: HII) The modern Flight III variant originates from the cancellation of the CG(X) cruiser and the need to replace the SPY-1D(V) radar's limited performance against modern ballistic and low-observable targets. (Picture source: HII)

U.S. Navy launches 81st Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS George M. Neal to handle multiple attacks at once

| Naval News Navy 2026
HII Ingalls Shipbuilding launched the future USS George M. Neal (DDG 131) on April 1, 2026, in Pascagoula, Mississippi, marking the transition of t...
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The Carrier Strike Group 10 deploys at a time when the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) was undergoing repairs in Croatia, while the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) was operating in the Arabian Sea, creating the conditions for a three-carrier posture in or near the Middle East. (Picture source: US Navy) The Carrier Strike Group 10 deploys at a time when the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) was undergoing repairs in Croatia, while the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) was operating in the Arabian Sea, creating the conditions for a three-carrier posture in or near the Middle East. (Picture source: US Navy)

US expands to three aircraft carriers as USS George H.W. Bush joins operation Epic Fury against Iran

| Naval News Navy 2026
On March 31, 2026, the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group deployed from Norfolk toward the Middle East, reinforcing U.S. naval power amid escala...
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U.S. Navy Independence-class littoral combat ships are taking over the mine countermeasures mission in the Middle East, using helicopters, unmanned systems and standoff sensors to help keep strategic waterways such as the Strait of Hormuz open (Picture source: U.S. DoW). U.S. Navy Independence-class littoral combat ships are taking over the mine countermeasures mission in the Middle East, using helicopters, unmanned systems and standoff sensors to help keep strategic waterways such as the Strait of Hormuz open (Picture source: U.S. DoW).

U.S. Navy Deploys LCS Mine Warfare System to Secure Strait of Hormuz After Avenger Retirement

| Naval News Navy 2026
The U.S. Navy has replaced Bahrain-based Avenger-class mine hunters with Independence-class LCS in the Gulf. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl C...
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Saronic’s $1.75 billion funding round is set to accelerate production of its autonomous surface vessels, including the Corsair, Mirage, and Marauder, strengthening U.S. maritime autonomy, contested logistics, and distributed naval operations (Picture source: Saronic). Saronic’s $1.75 billion funding round is set to accelerate production of its autonomous surface vessels, including the Corsair, Mirage, and Marauder, strengthening U.S. maritime autonomy, contested logistics, and distributed naval operations (Picture source: Saronic).

U.S. Scales Autonomous Vessel Production with $1.75B Saronic Expansion of Shipbuilding Capacity

| Naval News Navy 2026
Saronic Technologies secured $1.75 billion to scale production of autonomous surface vessels and expand U.S. shipbuilding capacity. The March 31, 2...
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The U.S. Navy’s $1.356 billion Conventional Prompt Strike award to Lockheed Martin Space signals a shift from hypersonic testing to full-scale integration and production, positioning the USS Zumwalt (DDG-1000) as the service’s first operational sea-based hypersonic strike platform (Picture Source: U.S. Navy) The U.S. Navy’s $1.356 billion Conventional Prompt Strike award to Lockheed Martin Space signals a shift from hypersonic testing to full-scale integration and production, positioning the USS Zumwalt (DDG-1000) as the service’s first operational sea-based hypersonic strike platform (Picture Source: U.S. Navy)

U.S. Advances USS Zumwalt Destroyer Hypersonic Strike Role With $1.356B Conventional Prompt Strike Award

| Naval News Navy 2026
On March 31, 2026, the U.S. Department of War announced a $1.356 billion contract modification for Lockheed Martin Space tied to the Conventional P...
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The Caravel is a 15-foot autonomous landing craft specifically designed by Bulwark for austere coastal environments where traditional infrastructure is absent or might be targeted if a war breaks out. (Picture source: Bulwark Dynamics) The Caravel is a 15-foot autonomous landing craft specifically designed by Bulwark for austere coastal environments where traditional infrastructure is absent or might be targeted if a war breaks out. (Picture source: Bulwark Dynamics)

US tests new Bulwark Caravel autonomous vessel to transform how troops get supplies in future wars

| Naval News Navy 2026
The U.S. company Bulwark Dynamics has successfully tested its Caravel autonomous landing vessel, demonstrating a new unmanned sea-to-shore resupply...
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South Korea has begun operational deployment of its first MH-60R Seahawk helicopters, giving the ROK Navy a major boost in anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare capability as it strengthens maritime deterrence against North Korean threats (Picture source: South Korean Navy). South Korea has begun operational deployment of its first MH-60R Seahawk helicopters, giving the ROK Navy a major boost in anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare capability as it strengthens maritime deterrence against North Korean threats (Picture source: South Korean Navy).

South Korea Deploys First MH-60R Seahawk Helicopters to Hunt North Korean Submarines

| Naval News Navy 2026
South Korea has deployed its first MH-60R Seahawk helicopters at Jinhae, activating a new anti-submarine warfare capability. The Republic of Korea ...
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Kongsberg and Salt Ship Design have secured the contract to shape Norway’s future standardized naval vessels, a modular fleet program designed to give the Royal Norwegian Navy and Coast Guard more flexible, cost-effective maritime capability for patrol, surveillance, mine warfare, and crisis response (Picture source: Kongsberg). Kongsberg and Salt Ship Design have secured the contract to shape Norway’s future standardized naval vessels, a modular fleet program designed to give the Royal Norwegian Navy and Coast Guard more flexible, cost-effective maritime capability for patrol, surveillance, mine warfare, and crisis response (Picture source: Kongsberg).

Norway to Deploy 28 Modular Naval Vessels as New Multi-Role Fleet Under P1118 Program

| Naval News Navy 2026
Norway has awarded Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace and Salt Ship Design a contract to design a new standardized fleet of up to 28 naval vessels. Anno...
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The drone is deployed from a Dry Deck Shelter (DDS), a removable structure installed on the aft deck that is traditionally used to deploy combat swimmers and specialized equipment (Picture source: French MoD/ NavalGroup) The drone is deployed from a Dry Deck Shelter (DDS), a removable structure installed on the aft deck that is traditionally used to deploy combat swimmers and specialized equipment (Picture source: French MoD/ NavalGroup)

France Conducts First U.S. Razorback UUV Deployment from Suffren-Class Submarine

| Naval News Navy 2026
A French Navy Suffren-class nuclear attack submarine deployed and recovered a U.S.-built Razorback unmanned underwater vehicle off Toulon in March ...
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Zr.Ms. Evertsen demonstrated its layered air-defence capability near Crete by destroying a drone with a surface-to-air missile during a live exercise, underscoring the Dutch frigate’s role in protecting the French Carrier Strike Group in the eastern Mediterranean (Picture source: Dutch MoD). Zr.Ms. Evertsen demonstrated its layered air-defence capability near Crete by destroying a drone with a surface-to-air missile during a live exercise, underscoring the Dutch frigate’s role in protecting the French Carrier Strike Group in the eastern Mediterranean (Picture source: Dutch MoD).

Dutch Frigate Evertsen Fires ESSM Missile and Shoots Down Drone in Live Air-Defense Drill

| Naval News Navy 2026
Dutch air-defense frigate Zr.Ms. Evertsen shot down a drone near Crete using a surface-to-air missile during a live exercise. Operating with the Fr...
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Chinese survey ship Xiang Yang Hong 22 operates inside Japan’s EEZ near the Senkaku Islands while deploying oceanographic equipment linked to seabed mapping and undersea surveillance. The incident highlights China’s use of “research” vessels to support future submarine operations and why Japan closely monitors such missions (Picture source: Japan MoD). Chinese survey ship Xiang Yang Hong 22 operates inside Japan’s EEZ near the Senkaku Islands while deploying oceanographic equipment linked to seabed mapping and undersea surveillance. The incident highlights China’s use of “research” vessels to support future submarine operations and why Japan closely monitors such missions (Picture source: Japan MoD).

Japan Detects Chinese Survey Ship Deploying Seabed Sensors Near Senkaku to Support Submarine Ops

| Naval News Navy 2026
Japan detected China’s survey ship Xiang Yang Hong 22 deploying seabed sensors inside its EEZ near the Senkaku Islands. The vessel operated about 3...
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Northrop Grumman’s AN/SLQ-32(V)7 SEWIP Block 3 gives U.S. Navy warships a powerful electronic attack capability to jam and disrupt incoming anti-ship missile threats, strengthening fleet survivability in contested waters (Picture source: Northrop Grumman). Northrop Grumman’s AN/SLQ-32(V)7 SEWIP Block 3 gives U.S. Navy warships a powerful electronic attack capability to jam and disrupt incoming anti-ship missile threats, strengthening fleet survivability in contested waters (Picture source: Northrop Grumman).

U.S. Navy Orders New SEWIP Block 3 Electronic-Warfare Systems to Jam Anti-Ship Missile Threats

| Naval News Navy 2026
The U.S. Navy expanded SEWIP Block 3 production with Northrop Grumman, adding up to nine new electronic attack systems and the first carrier-bound ...
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Italy is preparing to operate Bayraktar TB3 armed naval drones from the aircraft carrier Cavour, a move that would expand the Italian Navy’s carrier-based surveillance and precision strike capabilities (Picture source: Italian Navy/ Baykar). Italy is preparing to operate Bayraktar TB3 armed naval drones from the aircraft carrier Cavour, a move that would expand the Italian Navy’s carrier-based surveillance and precision strike capabilities (Picture source: Italian Navy/ Baykar).

Italy’s Cavour Carrier to Deploy Türkiye’s Bayraktar TB3 Armed Drones for 24h Naval Strike

| Naval News Navy 2026
Italy is moving to deploy the Baykar Bayraktar TB3 from its aircraft carrier Cavour, adding a carrier-based armed drone capability. Italian Navy Ch...
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When analyzing this exercise more closely, the swarm executed a sequence of patrol, monitoring, and interception tasks under a command model that required limited operator input after mission initiation, which might be useful in the event of a future war with the US. (Picture source: China/CCTV) When analyzing this exercise more closely, the swarm executed a sequence of patrol, monitoring, and interception tasks under a command model that required limited operator input after mission initiation, which might be useful in the event of a future war with the US. (Picture source: China/CCTV)

China tests first autonomous maritime drone swarm to counter future US naval operations

| Naval News Navy 2026
China conducted the first operational test of its L30 unmanned surface vessel (USV) swarm during a maritime exercise off Zhuhai, Guangdong Province...
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E-2D Advanced Hawkeye from USS Abraham Lincoln provides real-time airborne command and control during Operation Epic Fury, detecting Iranian missiles and drone swarms at long range while coordinating integrated air and missile defense across U.S. naval and joint forces. E-2D Advanced Hawkeye from USS Abraham Lincoln provides real-time airborne command and control during Operation Epic Fury, detecting Iranian missiles and drone swarms at long range while coordinating integrated air and missile defense across U.S. naval and joint forces.

U.S. Navy Command Aircraft E-2D Hawkeye Central to Air Operations in Epic Fury Over Iran

| Naval News Navy 2026
U.S. Navy E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft deployed from the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln are playing a central role in Operation Epic Fury, ...
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The Royal Netherlands Navy has made Shield AI’s V-BAT operational after Arctic shipboard trials, adding a compact VTOL drone capability to extend maritime surveillance and ISR reach across its fleet (Picture Source: Royal Netherlands Navy) The Royal Netherlands Navy has made Shield AI’s V-BAT operational after Arctic shipboard trials, adding a compact VTOL drone capability to extend maritime surveillance and ISR reach across its fleet (Picture Source: Royal Netherlands Navy)

Royal Netherlands Navy Makes Shield AI's V-BAT Drone Operational After Arctic Sea Trials

| Naval News Navy 2026
On March 30, 2026, Shield AI said the Royal Netherlands Navy had declared its V-BAT unmanned aircraft system operational after trials aboard HNLMS ...
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The voyage, spanning 14,000 km from Jinhae to Victoria, is synchronized with the final phase of Canada’s decision to acquire up to 12 submarines, placing this deployment at the intersection of naval capability assessment and strategic industrial positioning. (Picture source: South Korean Navy) The voyage, spanning 14,000 km from Jinhae to Victoria, is synchronized with the final phase of Canada’s decision to acquire up to 12 submarines, placing this deployment at the intersection of naval capability assessment and strategic industrial positioning. (Picture source: South Korean Navy)

South Korea deploys KSS-III submarine on 14,000 km mission as Canada's $40 Billion deal enters final phase

| Naval News Navy 2026
South Korea’s KSS-III class submarine ROKS Dosan Ahn Chang-ho departed Jinhae Naval Base on March 25, 2026, for a 14,000 km trans-Pacific deploymen...
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U.S. Navy GARC uncrewed surface vessels are now patrolling in support of Operation Epic Fury against Iran, marking the first confirmed U.S. combat-zone use of drone boats to expand surveillance and maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz (Picture source: U.S. DoW). U.S. Navy GARC uncrewed surface vessels are now patrolling in support of Operation Epic Fury against Iran, marking the first confirmed U.S. combat-zone use of drone boats to expand surveillance and maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz (Picture source: U.S. DoW).

U.S. Navy Deploys GARC Drone Boats for First Combat Patrols Against Iran in Strait of Hormuz

| Naval News Navy 2026
The U.S. Navy has deployed GARC autonomous drone boats into combat patrols in the Strait of Hormuz under Operation Epic Fury. U.S. Central Command ...
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Sweden is expanding its fleet of GAVIA autonomous underwater vehicles to strengthen mine warfare capabilities and enhance surveillance and protection of critical seabed infrastructure (Picture source: Teledyne) Sweden is expanding its fleet of GAVIA autonomous underwater vehicles to strengthen mine warfare capabilities and enhance surveillance and protection of critical seabed infrastructure (Picture source: Teledyne)

Sweden Builds Up Teledyne GAVIA Underwater Drone Fleet for Mine Countermeasures and Baltic Seabed Security

| Naval News Navy 2026
On March 27, 2026, Teledyne announced in an official statement that Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration, FMV, had placed a follow-on order for...
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Following initial repair assessments in Souda Bay, Crete, the USS Gerald R. Ford relocated to Croatia to continue maintenance tasks with support from Carrier Strike Group Twelve and regional technical teams. (Picture source: Twitter/NationalIndNews) Following initial repair assessments in Souda Bay, Crete, the USS Gerald R. Ford relocated to Croatia to continue maintenance tasks with support from Carrier Strike Group Twelve and regional technical teams. (Picture source: Twitter/NationalIndNews)

USS Gerald R. Ford arrives in Croatia after fire leaves only one US aircraft carrier against Iran

| Naval News Navy 2026
The USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), the U.S. Navy’s lead Ford-class aircraft carrier, arrived off Split, Croatia, on March 28, 2026, after withdrawing...
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The Royal Navy is equipping RFA Lyme Bay to deploy and sustain autonomous minehunting systems, expanding Britain’s ability to counter underwater threats without exposing crewed vessels to high-risk minefields (Picture Source: Royal British Navy) The Royal Navy is equipping RFA Lyme Bay to deploy and sustain autonomous minehunting systems, expanding Britain’s ability to counter underwater threats without exposing crewed vessels to high-risk minefields (Picture Source: Royal British Navy)

UK Equips RFA Lyme Bay as Naval Mothership for New Autonomous Mine Countermeasures Systems

| Naval News Navy 2026
On 29 March 2026, the Royal Navy announced that RFA Lyme Bay is being equipped to operate as a mothership for a new generation of autonomous mine c...
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A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II operates in the U.S. Central Command area, illustrating the aviation strike capability deployed with the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group and 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II operates in the U.S. Central Command area, illustrating the aviation strike capability deployed with the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group and 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit.

U.S. Deploys USS Tripoli Amphibious Assault Ship with U.S. Marines to Middle East Amid Iran Tensions

| Naval News Navy 2026
U.S. forces sharply increased their strike posture in the Middle East on March 27, 2026, as USS Tripoli, an America-class amphibious assault ship a...
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These data enable submarines to navigate safely, remain concealed using terrain and acoustic conditions, and detect or evade adversary submarines more effectively, through precise knowledge of how sound propagates in specific underwater conditions. (Picture source: U.S. Navy) These data enable submarines to navigate safely, remain concealed using terrain and acoustic conditions, and detect or evade adversary submarines more effectively, through precise knowledge of how sound propagates in specific underwater conditions. (Picture source: U.S. Navy)

China deploys 42 ships and hundreds of oceanic sensors to prepare for submarine warfare against the US Navy

| Naval News Navy 2026
China deployed a network of 42 research vessels and hundreds of oceanic sensors to map subsea environments across the Pacific, Indian, and Arctic o...
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The installed component is a copper-nickel flange, a critical element typically used in critical piping systems and structural interfaces within submarines, where it must withstand high pressure, corrosion, and continuous operational stress. (Picture source: U.S. Navy) The installed component is a copper-nickel flange, a critical element typically used in critical piping systems and structural interfaces within submarines, where it must withstand high pressure, corrosion, and continuous operational stress. (Picture source: U.S. Navy)

US Navy installs first welded 3D printed metal part on operational Virginia-class submarine

| Naval News Navy 2026
The U.S. Navy has installed its first welded 3D-printed metal component aboard the Virginia-class submarine USS Washington (SSN-787), marking a fir...
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Roketsan demonstrated that its ATMACA missile can strike land targets from a frontline Turkish Navy warship, expanding the system from anti-ship warfare into a more flexible maritime strike capability (Picture Source: Roketsan) Roketsan demonstrated that its ATMACA missile can strike land targets from a frontline Turkish Navy warship, expanding the system from anti-ship warfare into a more flexible maritime strike capability (Picture Source: Roketsan)

Türkiye’s ATMACA Anti-Ship Missile Demonstrates Land-Attack Strike Capability from TCG Burgazada Corvette

| Naval News Navy 2026
On March 27, 2026, Roketsan announced on X that its ATMACA anti-ship missile, launched from the Turkish Navy’s TCG Burgazada, struck a designated l...
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