U.S. Navy News Feed

Navy announces commissioning date and location for the future USS Cleveland (LCS 31)

Pentagon News — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:30:00 GMT

The U.S. Navy will commission the future Freedom-variant Littoral Combat Ship USS Cleveland (LCS

EOD Mobile Unit 12, Royal Canadian Navy Strengthen Partnership in Halifax

Lt. Martin Carey — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:15:00 GMT

U.S. Navy technicians from Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit TWELVE (EODMU-12) and divers from the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) Fleet Diving Unit Atlantic completed a joint Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE) focused on strengthening Allied undersea capabilities, March 14-21, 2026. The exchange, held in and around Halifax Harbor, centered on advanced Mine Countermeasures (MCM) training and the integration of unmanned systems in a cold maritime environment. This critical bilateral training underscores the Department of the Navy's emphasis on building warfighting readiness alongside trusted Allies. Throughout the exchange, operators shared MCM tactics, techniques, and procedures using the MK16 underwater breathing apparatus, a specialized rebreather that allows extended time at depth, and advanced handheld sonar systems. These procedures are essential for EOD technicians who must be prepared to counter threats in the maritime domain.

The Evolution of Strategic Systems Programs Across 70 years

Edvin Hernandez — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:12:00 GMT

When Portfolio Acquisition Executive Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) was established in 1955 at the request of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, an unprecedented challenge was assigned to the Navy command: to work with the U.S. Army to host the Jupiter missile on a Navy vessel.

USS Harvey C. Barnum, Jr. (DDG 124) Commissions

Pentagon News — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:33:00 GMT

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

A Legacy of Maritime Dominance: U.S. Navy Commemorates 50 Years at Stennis Space Center

Navy Meteorology and Oceanography Command Public Affairs — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:56:00 GMT

STENNIS SPACE CENTER, Miss. – The U.S. Navy celebrated a half-century of continuous operations at the John C. Stennis Space Center with a commemoration ceremony on April 7, 2026. The event marked five decades of naval oceanographic and meteorological excellence on the Gulf Coast, a legacy that is pivotal to the nation's security and maritime superiority.

First Contact: Meet the Dive Medical Recovery Team of Artemis II

Lt. Erin Wiley - Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group One — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:03:00 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- The first face the Artemis II crew will see upon their return to Earth will be the face

NMRTC New England Sailors Gain Fleet Perspective Aboard Future USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr.

Lt. Sydney Wall - Naval Health Clinic New England — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:50:00 GMT

Sailors assigned to Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) New England gained a rare,

Navy UAS Surpass 1 Million Hours in ISR Operations

Pentagon News — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The Navy and Marine Corps Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Program Office announced its Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Services UAS have surpassed 1 million flight hours supporting operations on land and at sea.

F-35 Pilots, Navy Collaborative Combat Aircraft Hone Tactics in Joint Simulation Environment

Pentagon News — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) achieved a milestone in integrating the F-35 Lightning II with the Navy’s emerging Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) during a recent tactical demonstration inside its Joint Simulation Environment (JSE).

U.S. Navy and Royal Danish Navy Conducted Medical Evacuation Near Greenland, Highlighting Arctic Interoperability

U.S. Northern Command Public Affairs — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 21:17:00 GMT

A recent medical evacuation of a U.S. Navy Sailor off the coast of Greenland demonstrated the importance of international partnerships and readiness in the Arctic.

MSC Ships Awarded for their Excellence

Molly Burgess — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:08:00 GMT

NORFOLK, Va. (April 2, 2026) – Five ships from Military Sealift Command (MSC) were recognized for their readiness efforts and awarded the Maritime Excellence Award (Maritime “E”) for the year 2025 on April 2, 2026.

Norfolk Naval Shipyard Undocks USS John Warner

Michael D Brayshaw, Norfolk Naval Shipyard — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:07:00 GMT

Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) successfully undocked USS John Warner (SSN 785) last month, meeting a major milestone in the Virginia-class submarine’s Extended Drydocking Selected Restricted Availability (EDSRA).

USS Gerald R. Ford Departs Split, Croatia

U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:10:00 GMT

The world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), departed the Port of Split, Croatia, following a five-day port visit, March 28-April 2.

Fire Controlman (Aegis) Pilot Students Graduate

Kimberly M. Lansdale, Surface Combat Systems Training Command — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:55:00 GMT

Fire Controlman (Aegis) students graduated the FCA “A” School pilot at Surface Combat Systems Training Command AEGIS Training and Readiness Center onboard Naval Support Facility Dahlgren, Virginia, March 27.

The story of America, told by those who defend it: 2026 NAS Oceana Air Show to celebrate 250 years of America

Katie Hewett — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:10:00 GMT

Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana officially announced the dates and theme for this year’s air show. Scheduled for Sept. 19-20, the show’s lineup will feature the Navy’s flight demonstration team, the Blue Angels, the F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team, the F-35C II Lightning Demonstration Team, and the Rhino Demonstration Team of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106, plus some of the world’s best aerobatic pilots. Learn more at www.oceanaairshow.com.

Submarine Rescue Diving and Recompression System Completes Certification

Team Submarine Public Affairs — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:34:00 GMT

The U.S. Navy certified the Submarine Rescue Diving and Recompression System (SRDRS) for full operation, March 23, clearing the system for deployment in support of undersea rescue missions around the globe.

From Weeks to Hours: NRL’s ISIS360 Reduces Inspection Time Shipboard Tank Inspections

Jameson Crabtree, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has developed and fielded the next generation of its Insertable Stalk Inspection System (ISIS360), a non-human entry inspection technology designed to improve the safety, speed, and accuracy of shipboard tank inspections across the U.S. Navy’s Surface Fleet. The technology is collapsing inspection timelines from days or weeks to hours and enabling pre-assessment of tank condition, so only tanks requiring maintenance are opened during availability periods.

Navy Commissions Submarine USS Massachusetts (SSN 798)

Petty Officer 2nd Class Kaitlin Young — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:05:00 GMT

BOSTON — March 28, 2026 — The Navy commissioned the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Massachusetts (SSN 798) in a traditional ceremony held March 28 at Boston Harbor.

USS Gerald R. Ford Arrives in Split, Croatia

U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa Public Affairs — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 09:52:00 GMT

The world's largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) anchored in the Port of Split, Croatia, March 28, following an Adriatic Sea transit from Souda Bay, Greece, where the ship conducted a working port to resupply, refuel, and conduct repairs, March 23-26.

Forging the Future of Naval Warfare: Inside the 2026 Warfighting Development Center Leadership Huddle & Advanced Warfighting Summit

Ian Delossantos NWDC Communications Specialist — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:29:00 GMT

NORFOLK, Va. - The maritime domain continues to evolve, demanding new approaches to both warfighting