United States Navy (USN) : News & Discussions

[RISING SUN]

Navy Says It Won’t Repeat Cruiser Upgrade Blunder With Destroyer Modernization 2.0 Effort

Three more destroyers will return to the water this year as part of a program that will see them gain electronic warfare, radar and combat systems upgrades.

Story: https://t.co/bWRFNyMYMm

— The War Zone (@thewarzonewire) January 21, 2025

 

[RISING SUN]

Some pics of the VAQ-135 Boeing EA-18G Growler that crash in San Diego this afternoon. The crew ejected successfully!

Thank you to &PaintingSurfer Rick for sharing! pic.twitter.com/HycQHzIDTP

— Thenewarea51 (@thenewarea51) February 12, 2025

 

[Hydra]

EXCLUSIVE: Lockheed out of Navy’s F/A-XX future fighter competition - Breaking Defense

A source with knowledge of the program told Breaking Defense that Lockheed submitted a bid for the next-gen fighter effort, but the proposal did not satisfy the Navy’s criteria, leaving Boeing and Northrop Grumman as the remaining competitors.

breakingdefense.com

 

[RISING SUN]

Patriot PAC-3 Missile Puts Crosshairs On Replacing Navy’s Long-Serving SM-2

Putting the proven PAC-3 MSE missile on warships could fill a notable niche, and possibly a looming supply gap, in the Navy’s layered air defenses.

Story: https://t.co/AiCJLB2JUE

— The War Zone (@thewarzonewire) April 9, 2025