The plan prioritizes naval fleet growth, missile systems, ground vehicles, and advanced electronics to maintain strategic edges. While the three largest U.S. defense contractors - Lockheed Martin ( ), RTX ( ), and Northrop Grumman ( ) - will secure large portions through flagship programs such as fighters and bombers, the spending surge creates broader gains. This could enhance revenues, support stock rallies, and provide predictable income streams amid economic uncertainties.
To determine the U.S. Navy's newest warships, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed the military data site World Directory of Modern Military Warships' directory of all active ships in the U.S. and cross-referenced with data from the Naval Vessel Register. We compiled data on all ships and submarines - 27 in total - that have been commissioned in the service of the U.S. Navy in the past five years and ranked them by age. It should be noted that this list is current as of September 2025.