shipbuilding
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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...
President Donald Trump has announced plans for the construction of a new class of U.S. Navy battleships known as the 'Trump-class,' which will include USS Defiant, designed to be the largest and most ...
Recent reports suggest that China has initiated construction of its first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, marking an important step in the country's naval modernization efforts. Satellite imagery in...
The U.S. Navy has allocated $448 million to integrate artificial intelligence and autonomy into the shipbuilding process in order to accelerate production....
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 ...
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 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...
The U.S. Navy plans to commence the construction of two new battleships classified as 'Trump-class', marking a significant shift in naval strategy and capability enhancement....
Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced a new class of warships named after him as part of his 'Golden Fleet' initiative aimed at reviving American shipbuilding and addressing deficiencies in sma...
President Donald Trump is anticipated to make an announcement regarding shipbuilding during his stay at Mar-a-Lago. The nature of the shipbuilding initiatives and their potential impact on U.S. mariti...
The US Navy plans to build a new class of smaller combatant ships that are more agile and planned to complement larger warships starting in 2028. This development was announced by Navy Secretary John ...
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 ...
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...
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...
President Donald Trump has introduced an extensive naval construction program highlighting the development of a new class of nuclear-armed battleships. This move revives an archaic ship type last seen...
President Trump plans to announce new shipbuilding initiatives with the attendance of the Secretaries of Defense (renamed as 'War' in this context) and the U.S. Navy....
India's defence shipbuilding sector is experiencing significant changes due to increased naval spending, government initiatives, and strategic needs in the Indian Ocean Region. A report by Phillip Cap...
HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding division has been chosen by the US Navy to design and construct its upcoming small surface combatant vessel, based on a variant of the Legend-class National Security Cutter....
On December 21, 2025, the US government announced the introduction of a new class of large surface combatants dubbed 'Trump-class.' This initiative is seen as combining symbolic significance with prac...
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....
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...
The South Korean Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has announced that they will proceed with competitive bidding to select the contractor responsible for detailed design and constructi...
US President Donald Trump plans to announce details of increased naval shipbuilding efforts aimed at strengthening the United States Navy. This comes in the context of ongoing discussions and strategi...
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) has delivered the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft named Anjadip to the Indian Navy. This delivery marks the fifth such vessel handed ove...
The United States Navy plans to use the Coast Guard's Legend class National Security Cutter as a basis for its new frigate, in lieu of the canceled Constellation class frigate....
The US Navy plans to develop a new class of smaller and more agile combatant ships scheduled for launch in 2028. These vessels are intended to complement the larger warships currently in service....
The U.S. Navy has decided to cancel the Constellation-class frigate and move forward with a new FF(X) frigate design, based on the Coast Guard's Legend-class National Security Cutter. The initial ship...
Huntington Ingalls Industries' (HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division has been selected by the U.S. Navy to build future small surface combatant ships based on the proven design of the Legend-class natio...
On December 22, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) launched the final Mogami-class multirole frigate for Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force in Nagasaki. This is the last of a series of 12 ships, each ...
The Royal Saudi Naval Forces' first of four long-delayed Multi-Mission Surface Combatants (MMSC) was formally launched at Fincantieri Marinette Marine's shipyard in Wisconsin. The event, including a b...
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...
Discusses delays in the construction of Trump class battleships, with plans not beginning until the 2030s, making their completion even more uncertain due to high costs....
Details about the USS Defiant, the proposed lead ship of the new Trump-class battleships. Concerns are raised regarding the cost and strategic necessity of building such large ships....
Fincantieri delivered the Logistic Support Ship (LSS) named 'Atlante' to the Italian Navy on December 19 at their shipyard in Castellammare di Stabia. The delivery marks a progress milestone for Italy...
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...
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...
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...
President Trump is anticipated to announce new investments in shipbuilding, potentially linked to geopolitical considerations surrounding Venezuela....
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...
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...
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...
Dunfermline and Dollar MP Graeme Downie hailed the workforce at Rosyth during the keel laying ceremony of the Royal Navy's third Type 31 frigate, HMS Formidable. His speech was an appreciation for the...
Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) marked significant progress on its 60-ton Bollard Pull tug project for the Visakhapatnam Port Authority by laying the keel of the first vessel and signing a constructi...
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....
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...
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 ...
This article draws parallels between Donald Trump's proposed 'Trump-class Golden Fleet' and the never-built 'Montana-class battleships.' Both were conceived as large and heavily armed vessels that bec...