2027 defense budget could double 2026 ship requests, US Navy secretary says
The 2026 defense budget set aside $27.2 billion dollars for the Navy to procure 17 ships.
By Riley Ceder
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Newest Ford-class carrier USS John F. Kennedy heads to sea for testing
The USS John F. Kennedy was originally expected to be delivered in July of last year, but delays have pushed its slated arrival to March 2027.
By Riley Ceder
New naval power and propulsion facility opens in South Carolina
Leonardo DRS announced the opening of a new naval power and propulsion facility to support the U.S. Navy’s drive for shipbuilding.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
Here are the major defense programs backed in shutdown-ending deal
The bills passed as part of the deal that ended the longest U.S. government shutdown in history include billions of dollars for the Air Force and Navy.
Top US admiral says he’s watching China’s rapid naval buildup closely
Adm. Daryl Caudle has called China’s shipbuilding capability “impressive” as Beijing moves ahead with a rapid buildup of the world’s largest navy.
South Korean manufacturers outline plans to bolster US shipbuilding
Three of South Korea's industrial titans are planning major shifts in current shipyard operations to help revitalize American shipbuilding.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher