The US Navy Is Betting On A Foreign Design For Its New Medium Landing Ship

The U.S. Navy's new medium landing ship design, sourced from a foreign shipbuilder, was chosen to control cost overruns and streamline construction timelines.
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Navy Awards BAE Systems $256M USS Iwo Jima FY26 Maintenance Contract

The U.S. Navy has awarded BAE Systems a $255.9 million contract for FY26 maintenance, modernization and repair work on USS ...
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Gov. Whitmer, Rep. McClain to christen new U.S. Navy ship named after state capital

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and U.S. Rep. Lisa McClain will christen a new U.S. Navy ship this weekend. The christening of the ...

'Very Rare' Navy Ship Getting A Major Facelift In 2026

Some retired vessels from the U.S. Navy go on to serve as artificial reefs, while others are completely scrapped. But some go ...
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From ships to shore: Navy extends Battle ‘E’ award to onshore installations

For the first time, the Navy recognized shore installations with the Battle Efficiency Award for improving facilities and ...

The Navy is struggling to build ships

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Cynthia Cook from the Center for International and Strategic Studies about why naval shipbuilding in the U.S. has become so difficult lately.