Press Releases
USS Pinckney Begins Second Depot Modernization Period Under DDG MOD 2.0 Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Pinckney (DDG 91) has commenced the second phase of upgrades under the Destroyer Modernization 2.0 (DDG MOD 2.0) program in a Depot Modernization Period (DMP) at General Dynamics NASSCO in San Diego.
USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) to Undergo Midlife Refueling and Complex Overhaul
WASHINGTON NAVY YARD, D.C., Sept. 29, 2026 — The Navy announced today the award of a $5.1 billion Fixed Ceiling Incentive contract to Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII (HII-NNS) for the accomplishment of the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Refueling and Complex Overhaul (RCOH).
Navy Conducts Preliminary Acceptance of Future USS John F. Kennedy (CVN 79)
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – Following successful completion of Acceptance Trials in August, the Navy has taken “preliminary acceptance” of the nation’s next aircraft carrier, the future USS John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) from Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII (HII-NNS) on Sept. 29.
U.S. Navy Awards Three Prototype Agreements to Accelerate LCU 1700 Production and Strengthen Maritime Industrial Base
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Navy has awarded three competitive Prototype Other Transaction (OT) agreements to Conrad Shipyard, LLC of Orange, Texas; Master Boat Builders, Inc. of Coden, Alabama; and Saronic Technologies of Brownsville, Texas, to build Landing Craft, Utility (LCU) 1700 class craft.
Keel Laid for Future USS John E. Kilmer
BATH, Maine — The keel for the future USS John E. Kilmer (DDG 134) was laid during a ceremony Sept. 10 at General Dynamics Bath Iron Works.
Navy Accepts Delivery of USNS Hector A. Cafferata Jr.
The U.S. Navy accepted delivery of USNS Hector A. Cafferata Jr. (ESB 8), an Expeditionary Sea Base, from General Dynamics NASSCO in San Diego, Aug. 25.
Future USS John F. Kennedy Completes Acceptance Trials
NEWPORT NEWS – Future USS John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) completed Acceptance Trials Aug. 15, following a 4-day underway period off the Atlantic Coast.
USNS Hector A. Cafferata Jr. Completes Acceptance Trials
SAN DIEGO- USNS Hector A. Cafferata Jr. (ESB 8) successfully completed Acceptance Trials July 17 following an underway off the coast of southern California. ESB 8 is the final Expeditionary Sea Base in production and is scheduled for delivery later this summer.
U.S. Navy Announces Award of Vessel Construction Manager Contract to Accelerate Medium Landing Ship Acquisition
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Navy has awarded a $2.2 billion contract to TOTE Services LLC for Vessel Construction Management to oversee the acquisition of the new Medium Landing Ships (LSM).
Navy Accepts Delivery of Ship to Shore Connector, Landing Craft, Air Cushion 117
New Orleans, Louisiana – The U.S. Navy accepted delivery of a Ship-to-Shore Connector (SSC), Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 117, from Textron Systems in New Orleans, June 30.