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Pre-Commissioning Unit John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) transits the Atlantic Ocean during Builder's Sea Trials, Jan. 28, 2026. Builder’s Trials provide an opportunity to test ship systems and components at sea for the first time, and make required adjustments prior to additional underway testing. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kaitlin Young)

TRUMP CLASS

The new Battleship class announced recently represents a leap forward in Naval engineering and warfighting capability. At NAVSEA, our team of engineers, acquisition professionals, and logisticians will be working shoulder-to-shoulder with our industry partners to deliver a platform with unmatched survivability, endurance, and combat power.

USS Cleveland (LCS 31)

U.S. Navy Accepts Delivery of Final Freedom-Variant Littoral Combat Ship, USS Cleveland (LCS 31). Cleveland is the 16th and final ship of its class, marking the completion of the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship (LCS) construction phases.

USS Idaho (SSN 799)

GROTON, Conn. – The U.S. Navy accepted delivery of the Submarine Force’s newest fast attack submarine, the future USS Idaho (SSN 799), from General Dynamics Electric Boat Dec. 15, 2025. This marks the second delivery of a Virginia-class fast attack submarine this year.

TOP NEWS

WASHINGTON, DC (April 16, 2026) - Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) 2025 Sailor of the Year (SOY) ceremony was hosted by Vice Admiral Jim Downey, Commander, NAVSEA, and held in the auditorium at the Washington Navy Yard. ND1 Andrew Turner, Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Keyport, was the active duty winner, and ET1 Carl Frost II, Surgemain Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Raleigh, was the reservist winner. Congratulations to all the finalists. (U.S. Navy photo by Laura Lakeway)

NAVSEA Announces 2025 Active and Reserve Sailors of the Year

By Naval Sea Systems Command Corporate Communications | April 22, 2026

WASHINGTON — Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) announced the active and reserve 2025 Sailors of the Year during a ceremony held at its headquarters April 17.Navy Diver First Class Andrew D. Turner, representing the Naval...

Mr. Peter Reddy: Executive Director, NAVSEA Naval Surface and Undersea Warfare Centers

Mr. Peter Reddy named NAVSEA Warfare Centers Executive Director

By NAVSEA Warfare Centers Public Affairs | April 8, 2026

WASHINGTON – Mr. Peter Reddy has been appointed as the Executive Director of the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Naval Surface and Undersea Warfare Centers.Reddy most recently served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of...

NSWC Indian Head Division Provides Modernization Update at Community Event

By NSWC IHD Public Affairs | March 17, 2026

Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) leadership participated in the “State of the Station 2026” event hosted by the Charles County Military Alliance Council at the College of Southern Maryland Velocity...

Navy Accepts Delivery of Ship to Shore Connector, LCAC 115

By Team Ships Public Affairs | March 11, 2026

NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. Navy accepted delivery of Ship to Shore Connector (SSC), Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 115 from Textron Systems on March 10.The delivery of LCAC 115 comes after completion of Acceptance Trials...

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii — From left, Stephen Umeno, a nuclear welder, strikes an arc in the weld booth (behind the curtain) during a welding training qualification with Brad Morikawa, right, the nuclear welder supervisor, observing his technique in a Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility weld shop Jan. 30, 2026.

Nuclear welders are highly skilled tradespeople who specialize in fusing metals to maintain the integrity of critical naval systems. The critical work of a nuclear welder begins with methodical preparation, whether setting up a weld booth or a jobsite, they are continuously training, obtaining and maintaining certifications to be operate a peak performance.

PHNSY & IMF’s mission is to keep the Navy’s fleet “Fit to Fight

Nuclear Welder Earns Prestigious George S.B. Walters Shipyard Service Award

By Camelia Streff | Feb. 27, 2026

A Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility nuclear welder was honored with the 2025 George S. B. Walters Service Award by the Honolulu Council of the Navy League of the United States for his...