Future USS Ted Stevens Destroyer Heads to Virginia Homeport
The US Navy’s future guided-missile destroyer Ted Stevens (DDG 128) has departed HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division for its homeport in Norfolk, Virginia.
Global Combat Ship Program Expands to Four Members With Norway Entry
Norway has officially joined the user group under the Global Combat Ship program, a multinational defense alliance to build up to 34 modern surface combatants for the UK, Australia, and Canada.
Italy to Launch Next-Gen Destroyer Procurement Worth $3.17 Billion
Italy will launch the procurement for two next-generation destroyers for the Italian Navy on February 18.
US Navy Accepts 78th Arleigh Burke Warship From HII
The US Navy has taken delivery of the 78th Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer, the USS Ted Stevens (DDG 128), from HII Ingalls Shipbuilding.
US Approves $100M Sale to Maintain Japan’s Aegis Destroyers
The US State Department has approved a possible $100-million foreign military sale to Japan to maintain its Aegis-equipped destroyers.
BAE to Revamp US Navy’s 48th Arleigh Burke Destroyer
The US Navy has awarded BAE Systems a $123-million contract to modernize the 48th Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, the USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98).
Breaking Down the Zumwalt-Class Destroyer: The US Navy’s Stealth Warship
Explore the Zumwalt-class destroyer’s cutting-edge design and capabilities in our full guide to see why it matters for US naval power.
Future USS Ted Stevens Destroyer Clears Final Trials Ahead of US Navy Handover
HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division in Mississippi has concluded the final trials of the US Navy’s 78th Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer, the USS Ted Stevens (DDG 128).
HII Completes Sea Trials of US Navy’s 78th Arleigh Burke Destroyer
HII has finalized the second round of sea trials for the US Navy’s 78th Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ted Stevens (DDG 128), completing a key step toward the ship’s delivery.
Philippine Navy Eyes Three of Six Japanese Destroyer Escorts
The Philippine Navy (PN) is seeking to acquire three of six Japanese Abukuma-class destroyer escorts to enhance joint interoperability and strengthen its maritime capabilities amid rising tensions with China.
N. Korea’s Kim Visits Destroyer Built to ‘Punish Provocations’
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited one of the country's warships, saying the 5,000-ton destroyer should "punish the enemy's provocations," state media reported Monday.
Historic First: Japanese Destroyer to Be Armed With 1,000-Mile Tomahawk Missiles
JS Chokai is a 9,500-ton Kongō-class Aegis destroyer that will be upgraded in the United States for Tomahawk missiles integration.
HD HHI Launches South Korean Navy’s Second 8,200-Ton Aegis Destroyer
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has launched the second King Jeongjo-class 8,200-ton destroyer for the Republic of Korea Navy.
Royal Navy Makes First-Ever Domestic Drone Delivery Between Warships
The Royal Navy has achieved its first-ever drone-based logistics resupply between warships as part of a trial during Operation Highmast in the Indo-Pacific.
Venezuela Builds Up Border Security Over US Warships
Venezuela announced the deployment of 15,000 troops to the Colombia border to fight drug trafficking amid growing pressure from Washington.
Turkey Reveals Design of First-Ever Destroyer, the TF-2000
Turkish defense contractor ASFAT has unveiled the design of the TF-2000, the country’s first indigenous air and missile defense destroyer.
Coyote Interceptors Seen Aboard US Navy Burke-Class Destroyer for First Time
The US Navy appears to have deployed Coyote drone interceptors on an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, adding a dedicated layer of protection against drone swarms.
US Navy Orders Arleigh Burke Destroyer From General Dynamics
General Dynamics Bath Iron Works has secured a contract to build an additional Arleigh Burke-class destroyer (DDG 148) for the US Navy.
Turkey Invests in First Homegrown Air Defense Destroyer, New Patrol Boats
Turkey’s government-owned shipbuilder ASFAT has secured contracts to build the country’s first locally-developed air defense destroyer and four additional offshore patrol vessels.
North Korea Plans to Build Another 5,000-Ton Destroyer
North Korea vowed to build an additional 5,000-ton destroyer for its navy, state media reported Tuesday, after the nuclear-armed country launched two similar vessels this year.
Japan to Transfer Six Used Navy Destroyers to Philippines
Japan has revealed plans for transferring six decommissioned Abukuma-class destroyer escorts to the Philippines.
Japan Exhibits Design for Kongō, Murasame Destroyer Replacements
Japan Marine United (JMU) has showcased the early-stage design of next-generation destroyers for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force at a convention in Chiba.
General Dynamics Begins Construction of 82nd Arleigh Burke Destroyer
General Dynamics Bath Iron Works has laid the keel of the US Navy’s 82nd Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, the USS Quentin Walsh (DDG-132), in Maine.
N. Korea Detains Another Official Over Warship Launch Accident
North Korea has detained another official over last week's failed launch of a warship, which damaged the 5,000-ton naval destroyer.
