May 18, 2026, by Fatima Bahtić The US Navy has commissioned its newest and last Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Cleveland (LCS 31) in Cleveland. USS Cleveland (LCS 31) was built by Lockheed Martin and Fincantieri Marinette Marine in Marinette, Wisconsin. Following the commissioning ceremony, which took place on May 16, the ship will transit toContinue reading “US Navy commissions last Freedom-variant LCS USS Cleveland”
Monthly Archives: May 2026
Spanish Navy selects ABB propulsion system for new hydrographic vessels
May 18, 2026, by Fatima Bahtić ABB has secured a contract with Spanish state-owned shipbuilding and design company Navantia to supply two forthcoming Spanish Navy coastal hydrographic vessels (BHC) with a complete DC-based power distribution and propulsion system. The vessels, scheduled for delivery by 2028, will be used for mapping and studying Spain’s coastal waters. AccordingContinue reading “Spanish Navy selects ABB propulsion system for new hydrographic vessels”
Ford Carrier Strike Group receives Presidential Unit Citation after historic deployment
The USS Gerald R. Ford returned to Naval Station Norfolk on May 16, 2026, after supporting Operation Epic Fury in the Middle East and logging the longest post-Vietnam deployment. (MCS2 Mike Shen/U.S. Navy) The USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group on Saturday received the highest unit-level military decoration for extraordinary acts of heroism duringContinue reading “Ford Carrier Strike Group receives Presidential Unit Citation after historic deployment”
USS Wasp (CV-7)
U.S. Navy Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat from Fighting Squadron 71 (VF-71) and Royal Air Force Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vc of No. 603 Squadron RAF on the deck of the aircraft carrier USS Wasp (CV-7) on 19 April 1942. Having landed her torpedo planes and dive bombers at Hatson in Orkney (UK), Wasp had loaded 47 Spitfires ofContinue reading “USS Wasp (CV-7)”
Contract finalized for USCG’s five new Arctic security cutters
May 15, 2026, by Fatima Bahtić The US Coast Guard (USCG) has finalized a $3.5 billion contract for the construction and delivery of five Arctic security cutters (ASCs). The contract was awarded to Davie Defense. This is the first of three contracts for the construction of the new ASC class, with two remaining contracts set toContinue reading “Contract finalized for USCG’s five new Arctic security cutters”
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