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Navy Fast Tracks Build of USS Kennedy 2nd Ford-Class Aircraft Carrier as USS Ford Enters Combat
The U.S. Navy has accelerated the delivery date for the second Ford-class aircraft carrier, USS John F. Kennedy (CVN-79), to March 2027 due to pressure from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth who warned t...
U.S. Navy to use AI to speed up shipbuilding
The U.S. Navy has allocated $448 million to integrate artificial intelligence and autonomy into the shipbuilding process in order to accelerate production....
Ingalls Shipbuilding hands over second Flight III Arleigh Burke destroyer to US Navy
The Ingalls Shipbuilding division of Huntington Ingalls Industries has delivered the second Flight III variant of the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer to the U.S. Navy. The ceremony marks ...
HD HHI signs contract to build two new frigates to Philippine Navy
On December 29, 2025, South Korean company Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) announced a contract with the Philippines' Department of National Defence to build two 3,200-ton frigates for the Philippine N...
Hyundai Heavy Industries Secures $18.16 Billion in Orders ... Consecutive Five-Year Order Target Achieved
Hyundai Heavy Industries announces that they have secured orders worth $18.16 billion, marking the company's fifth consecutive year of achieving its order target. This success reflects strong market d...
SECNAV: New Frigate will be Based on National Security Cutter, First FF(X) to be Built at Ingalls
The U.S. Navy has chosen to base its new frigate program (FF(X)) on the design of the Legend-class national security cutter by Huntington Ingalls Industries' (HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding, following the ...
The One Word Answer to Make America’s Shipyards Great Again
John Schmotzer argues that automation could be the key to revitalizing America's shipbuilding industry despite recent setbacks such as delays in the Maritime Action Plan and the cancellation of the Co...
Navy Accepts Delivery of Third Flight III Arleigh Burke-Class Destroyer
The U.S. Navy has accepted the delivery of its third Flight III variant Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, with more in production including USS Jeremiah Denton (DDG 129), USS George M. Neal (DDG 131), US...
Finland’s RMC awar­ded cont­ract to build two U.S. Coast Guard Arc­tic Se­cu­ri­ty Cut­ters
Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC), a Finnish shipbuilder, has been contracted by the United States Coast Guard to build two Arctic Security Cutters as part of an agreement between the two countries....
Govt launches Rs 44,700 cr initiative to strengthen domestic shipbuilding and improve global competitiveness
The Indian government has announced operational guidelines for two major shipbuilding initiatives with an overall budget of Rs 44,700 crore. These measures aim to strengthen India's domestic shipbuild...
Huntington Ingalls Ships Arleigh Burke-Class Destroyer to US Navy
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) has delivered the Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, Ted Stevens, to the U.S. Navy, solidifying HII's position as a leading naval contractor in the United St...
Japan Voices Concerns as South Korea’s Hanwha Expands Stake in Australian Shipbuilder
South Korean defense company Hanwha plans to nearly double its stake in Austal, an Australian shipbuilding corporation. This move is viewed with concern by Japan due to potential threats it poses to t...
AI, Digital Twins Seen as Solution to Shipyard Backlogs
The Department of Defense and Navy are focusing on revitalizing the nation's shipbuilding sector. Industry leaders suggest that implementing artificial intelligence (AI) and digital twins could help a...
No Silver Bullet to the US Navy's Shipbuilding Woes
A Business Insider article by Chris Panella discusses the US Navy's difficulties in maintaining a competitive edge against China due to issues with several ship classes. The report indicates that ther...
Malaysia Orders Second Coast Guard Multi Purpose Mission Ship
Malaysia's Home Ministry has placed an order for its second Multi-Purpose Mission Ship from Türkiye’s Desan Shipyard. The contract was signed on January 7 and includes a visit by Malaysian Prime Minis...
U.S. Navy accepts delivery of third Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer
The U.S. Navy has taken delivery of the third Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, named USS Ted Stevens (DDG 128), from Huntington Ingalls Industries’ shipbuilding division as of December 29, 20...
Forget the Trump-Class: Meet the 5 Best Battleships Of All Time
This article discusses five of the most influential battleships ever constructed, highlighting their historical importance and legacy. The featured vessels include Japan's Yamato-class, America’s Iowa...
New USS Ted Stevens Destroyer Delivered to U.S. Navy
Huntington Ingalls Industries has completed delivery of the guided missile destroyer USS Ted Stevens to the U.S. Navy, as announced in a press release on Monday....
Finland's RMC to Build Two Icebreakers For US Coast Guard
RMC Ltd., a shipyard in Rauma, Finland, has been contracted by the United States Coast Guard to build two icebreakers. The vessels are part of an ongoing modernization effort aimed at enhancing capabi...
U.S. Navy's Trump-Class Battleship Will Be 'Quietly Shelved'
The U.S. Navy's Trump-class battleship project, designated BBG(X), has been deemed impractical due to its high costs, vulnerability to modern warfare tactics and challenges in construction within the ...