Naval Sea Systems Command

Naval Sea Systems Command NAVSEA comprises more than 86,000 civilian & military personnel in 35 activities across the globe. Today, the NAVSEA organization has 40 activities.
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We design, build, deliver and maintain ships, submarines and systems reliably, on-time and on-cost for the United States Navy. The Naval Sea Systems Command is comprised of command staff, headquarters directorates, affiliated Program Executive Offices (PEOs) and numerous field activities. Together, we engineer, build, buy and maintain ships, submarines and combat systems that meet the Fleet's curr

ent and future operational requirements. Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) is the largest of the Navy's five system commands. With a fiscal year budget of nearly $30 billion, NAVSEA accounts for nearly one quarter of the Navy's entire budget. With a force of 80,200 (as of 1 Oct 2019) civilian and military personnel, NAVSEA engineers, builds, buys and maintains the Navy's ships and submarines and their combat systems. To accomplish this, NAVSEA manages 150 acquisition programs and manages foreign military sales cases that include billions of dollars in annual military sales to partner nations. The origin of NAVSEA dates to 1794, when Commodore John Barry was charged to oversee the construction of a 44-gun frigate and ensure that all business "harmonized and conformed" to the public's interest. NAVSEA strives to be an efficient provider of defense resources for the nation, and it plays an important role in the Navy Enterprise. As a Provider Command, it has the responsibility of directing resource sponsors into the proper mix of manpower and resources to properly equip the fleet. NAVSEA has the further responsibility of establishing and enforcing technical authority in combat system design and operation. These technical standards use the organization's technical expertise to ensure systems are engineered effectively, and that they operate safely and reliably. The appearance of external hyperlinks does not constitute endorsement by the United States Navy or NAVSEA of the linked websites, or the information, products or services contained therein. Other than for authorized activities, such as military exchanges and Morale, Welfare and Recreation sites, the United States Department of Defense does not exercise any editorial control over the information you may find at these locations. COMMUNITY GUIDELINES

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The Navy’s newest Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB), USNS Hector A. Cafferata Jr. (ESB 8), was christened March 7. ESBs serve...
03/09/2026

The Navy’s newest Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB), USNS Hector A. Cafferata Jr. (ESB 8), was christened March 7. ESBs serve as mobile and flexible platforms that expand the Fleet’s reach, sustain distributed operations, and support forces wherever the mission requires.



The future USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. (DDG 124), an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, sailed away from General...
03/05/2026

The future USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. (DDG 124), an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, sailed away from General Dynamics Bath Iron Works today, marking a major milestone as it heads toward its commissioning.

The ship is named after retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. Harvey C. Barnum, Jr., a Medal of Honor recipient recognized for his extraordinary heroism and valor during the Vietnam War. His leadership under fire and lifelong commitment to service embody the values of courage, honor, and dedication that define America’s Naval force.

One of the few living namesakes, Col. Barnum has closely followed the construction of DDG 124 and joined the crew, Navy programmatic team, and industry partners for the initial set of sea trials where he fired the first shot from the ship’s five-inch gun.

The keel for the future USS Philadelphia (LPD 32) was authenticated on March 3, marking a significant construction miles...
03/04/2026

The keel for the future USS Philadelphia (LPD 32) was authenticated on March 3, marking a significant construction milestone where the ship transitions from design to reality. San Antonio-class ships are built to transport the U.S. Marine Corps, equipment, and landing forces in support of expeditionary operations.

Data Drives CapabilityChristened on Feb. 28, USNS Robert Ballard (T-AGS 67) will strengthen the Navy’s ability to map, m...
03/04/2026

Data Drives Capability

Christened on Feb. 28, USNS Robert Ballard (T-AGS 67) will strengthen the Navy’s ability to map, measure, and understand the maritime domain.

USS North Dakota (SSN 784) safely undocked Feb. 26 following an extensive maintenance and modernization period. Returnin...
03/04/2026

USS North Dakota (SSN 784) safely undocked Feb. 26 following an extensive maintenance and modernization period. Returning advanced undersea capability to operational service strengthens our Navy where it matters most— in the Fleet with our warfighters.

USNS Lansing (EPF 16) was launched on Feb. 24, one step closer to strengthening distributed maritime operations with hig...
03/03/2026

USNS Lansing (EPF 16) was launched on Feb. 24, one step closer to strengthening distributed maritime operations with high-speed lift and forward medical capability. Every platform delivered expands operational advantage where it counts.

Future USNS Solomon Atkinson (T-ATS 12) was launched on Feb. 23, adding critical towing, salvage, and rescue capability ...
03/03/2026

Future USNS Solomon Atkinson (T-ATS 12) was launched on Feb. 23, adding critical towing, salvage, and rescue capability to the Fleet.

02/27/2026

To our engineers around the world—thank you. Your expertise and dedication keep our Fleet ready, capable, and the best in the world. Happy National Engineers Week!

Late yesterday, we issued a request for proposals for a Vessel Construction Manager to oversee the acquisition of the ne...
02/18/2026

Late yesterday, we issued a request for proposals for a Vessel Construction Manager to oversee the acquisition of the new Medium Landing Ship (LSM). This new strategy is designed to maximize commercial practices to accelerate delivery, improve cost discipline, and support expansion of the U.S. shipbuilding industrial base.

Combined with the Navy’s selection of Damen Naval’s LST 100 – a proven, non-developmental design – we are reducing risk and approaching acquisition differently to build faster and more efficiently for our U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps team.

Read more here: https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Media/News/Article-View/Article/4408448/us-navy-issues-request-for-proposal-for-vessel-construction-manager-to-accelera/

A Legacy Takes ShapeThe keel was laid for the future USNS Ruth Bader Ginsburg (T-AO 212) in San Diego on Feb. 13, markin...
02/17/2026

A Legacy Takes Shape

The keel was laid for the future USNS Ruth Bader Ginsburg (T-AO 212) in San Diego on Feb. 13, marking a major construction milestone for the Navy’s John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler program. The ship will provide critical logistics support to sustain U.S. Naval forces worldwide.

Jane Ginsburg, daughter of the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, serves as the ship sponsor. Named in her honor, the ship carries forward Justice Ginsburg’s enduring legacy of service, perseverance, and leadership.

Congratulations to the Forward Deployed Regional Maintenance Center (FDRMC) on earning the Secretary of War Maintenance ...
02/06/2026

Congratulations to the Forward Deployed Regional Maintenance Center (FDRMC) on earning the Secretary of War Maintenance Award for their exceptional work in Fiscal Year 2024! 🏆

As one of the six best field-level maintenance organizations in the entire joint force, the elite team at FDRMC proved they are truly "The Foundry." Their team of less than 350 personnel generated significant combat readiness for ships in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleets. Their incredible efforts included executing over 10,000 fleet technical assistance requests and completing six major maintenance availabilities with zero days of delay.

"FDRMC’s work for this award was exceptional as they kept ships on station and mission-ready," said Rear Adm. Dan Lannamann, commander, Navy Regional Maintenance Center. "While they are our smallest regional maintenance center, their team is absolutely elite."

NAVSEA is immensely proud of the FDRMC team for their relentless focus on serving the warfighter and generating readiness for our forward-deployed fleet. Bravo Zulu on this well-deserved recognition!

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