JULY 17, 2026 – The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) returned to its homeport of Norfolk, Virginia on July 16, following an 11-month deployment to the U.S. Fourth Fleet area of operations. USS Fort Lauderdale departed Naval Station Norfolk alongside Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (IWO ARG) ships; comprising of the flagship Wasp-class … [Read more...]

JULY 16, 2026 - Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) delivered USS Albany (SSN 753) to the Navy at Naval Submarine Base New London, returning the Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine before the Fourth of July holiday. “Team Albany worked tirelessly to deliver a battle-ready asset back to the fleet and get the team home to celebrate the Nation’s 250th anniversary,” said Jeremy … [Read more...]

JULY 16, 2026 - The Department of the Navy announced this month the formal approval of its Strategy to Weaponize Data and Artificial Intelligence, establishing the Department’s roadmap for building a data-ready, AI-enabled force capable of accelerating decision-making and maintaining maritime superiority. Signed by Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao, the strategy is … [Read more...]

JULY 14, 2026 – 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). This contract will maximize commercial practices to accelerate delivery, improve cost discipline, and expand the U.S. shipbuilding industrial base. The first LSM is anticipated for delivery in … [Read more...]

JULY 13, 2026 - Demonstrating an unwavering commitment to ongoing disaster relief efforts, the amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD 17) arrived pierside in La Guaira on Thursday, July 9, 2026. The San Antonio seamlessly relieved the USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) as the primary maritime component center in support of the Department of State-led humanitarian assistance … [Read more...]