Key Points and Summary - Conceived to outclass late–Cold War Typhoon and Akula boats, the Seawolf class pushed attack-sub design to the edge: quieter, deeper, faster, and packing more Mk 48s and ...

Key Points and Summary - The U.S. Navy faces a "worsening attack submarine deficit" because its aging Los Angeles-class submarines are retiring faster than new Virginia-class boats can be built.

At a moment where many Navy shipbuilding programs are stalling, the Constellation-class guided missile frigate stands out as the most behind schedule, the most over budget, and the most emblematic of ...

Five Ford-class aircraft carriers are under construction, expanding carrier capability with improved operational efficiency. Virginia-class attack submarines account for 10 of the 37 vessels currently ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Suciu covers trends in the world of aerospace and defense. Almost as soon as President Donald Trump announced that the ...

U.S. Sailors man the rails aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) as it transits Puget Sound while returning to Naval Base Kitsap, Washington, Dec. 16, 2025. However, the arrival of ...

Meet the Liberty Class autonomous naval ship, designed for rapid, high-volume production (10-20 ships/year). Built for the US Navy's MASC program, it promises scalable, long-duration fleet ...