America’s supercarriers, including the USS Abraham Lincoln and USS Carl Vinson, are reaffirming their presence in the Indo-Pacific. Recent port calls underscore the U.S. Navy’s commitment to mission readiness and maintaining a strategic foothold in the region.

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $250 million contract modification by the U.S. Navy for the production and support of the F-35 Lightning II logistics information system. The Department of Defense announced that this modification will facilitate the continued production of the system, underscoring the ongoing commitment to enhancing F-35 operations.

Raytheon, an RTX business, has been awarded a $333 million contract by the U.S. Navy to produce the Standard Missile-6 Block IA. The SM-6 missile uniquely combines anti-air, anti-surface, and ballistic missile defense capabilities, marking a significant advancement in naval warfare technology.