Companies

Building maritime drones in months—not years—could be key to creating the Navy’s hybrid fleet

“That’s the kind of pace we need,” said House Armed Services Committee Vice Chair Rob Wittman.

Companies

General Dynamics CEO warns of government shutdown effects

The company raked in nearly $13 billion in third quarter revenue, including about $4 billion from shipbuilding.

Contracts

Naval Research Lab opens proposal window for satellite software operation contract

The Naval Research Laboratory wants support for the software's IT and cybersecurity aspects as well.

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Navy starts the bidding for $500M C4ISR engineering contract

The Navy is seeking an industry partner to help manage and execute programs and sponsored projects.

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‘Stop trying to control every step’ of shipbuilding, senator tells Navy

Focus less on requirements and more on outcomes, says Montana’s Sheehy, and the entire Pentagon might get on board.

Companies

Hanwha Defense USA brings in Rear Adm. Tom Anderson to lead shipbuilding operations

A former program executive officer for ships, Tom Anderson will lead the company's push to expand its U.S. maritime presence after acquiring the Philly Shipyard.

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Navy awards $244M contract for space-to-ground transmission research

Assurance Technology will develop systems to transmit energy across the radio frequency spectrum to objects in space under the FROST program.

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Navy awards Microsoft sole-source cloud contract, admits vendor lock-in risk

The Naval Sea Systems Command believes switching cloud providers would require a "re-engineering" of the solution from the ground up.

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Navy chooses 7 for $240M training support contract

Awardees will aid the Navy's largest shore command, which bases 24,000 uniformed and civilian personnel around the world.

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GDIT books $143M Navy electronic warfare contract

The company will develop and deploy new solutions for a variety of platforms including aircraft and drones.

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Navy seeks unmanned heavy-lift aircraft for Marine Corps supply mission

The service branch will go outside the traditional procurement lanes to acquire a platform that can carry 1,300 pounds and operate in a 115-mile range.

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How drone warfare fares in the 2026 budget

The president’s proposal leans heavily on one-time reconciliation dollars.

Companies

Lockheed pitches pilot-optional F-35

The company is hoping the Pentagon will buy into plans to “supercharge” the F-35.

Companies

The state of naval autonomy

Companies are teeming with various uncrewed and autonomous systems to meet the Navy’s ask for a hybrid fleet—obstacles and all.

Contracts

Serco wins $96M Navy contract for Constellation-class support

Technical services firm to help Navy’s next-generation frigate with planning, design, delivery and testing.

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Defense acquisition, exports, and shipbuilding figure in trio of new executive orders

The White House orders up plans and proposals for reducing costs and stimulating the industrial base.

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Navy picks 8 for $244M electronic warfare research contract

The Naval Research Laboratory set up this contract to further build up its simulation and modeling expertise.

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Navy chooses 41 for $249M acquisition lifecycle contract

Awardees will be responsible for carrying out analytical, technical and managerial efforts that aid in sensitive activities.

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Naval Research Lab seeks bids for $244M radio frequency tech contract

The Navy wants to enhance its ability to use radio frequency systems in transmitting energy.

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Naval Warfare Center launches development of new OTA

The center is looking for a consortium management firm to recruit members and management procurements.