Navy

Navy preps science-and-tech strategy built for speed and focus

Two service leaders in technology development spoke at the Defense One Tech Summit.

Navy awards 59 seats on $249M logistics IT contract

The Navy is looking to modernize enterprise IT systems that are used for maintenance and logistics operations, including supply chain management.

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House lawmakers want the Navy to deploy drone boats faster

A draft of the 2027 defense policy bill would push service leaders to develop a clear strategy.

Navy chooses 16 for $350M 'Seabed to Space' systems contract

Awardees will perform technical work across the entire lifecycles of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems.

Navy picks 5 companies to keep its ships, subs and bases connected

The $453 million Automated Digital Network System contract consolidates several predecessor vehicles into a single pool.

Navy turns to autonomous vessels to map the ocean floor

The Naval Oceanographic Office wants contractor-owned, operated USVs to fill data collection gaps.

Navy wants a single budget system — and wants the software maker to run it

A new sources sought notice sidelines traditional GovCon primes in favor of an OEM-led approach.

Navy preps small businesses for aircraft systems integration recompete

The service branch sketches out a rough timeline for the draft solicitation and indicates it is looking close at President Trump's fixed-price contracting executive order.

Navy awards $349M unmanned maritime support contract

Navy leaders set up the contract in part to drive further development and maturation of the systems, plus their underlying technologies.

Applied Research Associates wins $115M Navy computing contract

The Naval Research Laboratory sought an industry partner to help it research high-performance computers and networks.

Navy readies recompete for combat systems engineering support

The work spans AEGIS, ballistic missile defense and nuclear survivability. But only holders of the Seaport contract vehicle are eligible.

AI boat maker Saronic smashes $9 billion valuation

The company just closed a $1.75 billion funding round with eyes on increasing production tenfold.

Navy launches recompete for $45M electronic warfare contract

Technical services work for this small business set-aside includes countermeasures and mission data systems integration.

Navy bets $900M on automated factories to boost submarine production

Four-year-old Hadrian wins contract as service seeks to offset worker shortages.

Navy's intelligence arm seeks industry input on AI model infusion

The Office of Naval Intelligence is particularly interested in taking a phased delivery approach that a contractor would help oversee.

CNO: ‘I need my stuff on time’

Adm. Daryl Caudle issued a direct call for transparent contracting with the maritime industrial base.

Crowded field of robot-boat makers vies for Navy's attention

Industry execs say service leaders are showing real interest—even if they’re not yet buying in bulk.