Although current projections suggest the Navy will put down the funds for the ship in Fiscal Year 2028, it will certainly take years to build beyond then.

The directive to turn its weapons on the boats adds a new element to the Navy's mine-clearing operations in the strait, which began this month.

WASHINGTON — The US seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship after “blowing a hole” in its engine room when it tried to break past the Navy blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, President Trump revealed Sunday.

The service is looking at how superior Ford-class carriers are to Nimitz-class carriers, said the recently ousted Navy Secretary John Phelan.

USS Spruance ran through procedure with the Iranian-flagged vessel before finally opening fire with its deck gun when the boat didn't comply.

The U.S. Navy has been ordered to gun down any speedboats suspected of laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz during the ceasefire; it will also continue its blockade of Iranian ports “for as long as it takes,

The fleet of medium unmanned surface vessels in the Indo-Pacific is expected to grow to at least 30, with smaller USVs and unmanned aerial systems.

The Navy will integrate PAC-3 MSE interceptor missiles with the Aegis Combat System, according to Lockheed Martin.

The U.S. Navy is engaged in mine-clearing operations in the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions with Iran, with experts warning that the process could take months and may not fully restore confidence in the region's safety.

Science Applications International (NasdaqGS:SAIC) has secured a significant contract to support critical aviation and refueling systems for the US Navy. The company is also providing mission assurance and technical expertise for NASA’s Artemis II lunar mission.