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US Navy wants to cut nine LCSs, eliminate their anti-submarine mission
The U.S. Navy wants to decommission nine of its Freedom-variant littoral combat ships and eliminate the anti-submarine warfare mission for the ships, citing a tradeoff between the cost of the ships and equipment versus the warfighting capability they’d actually deliver.
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US Navy budget would pay for 9 ships, decommission 24 amid readiness drive
The Navy’s budget request would shrink the fleet in the near term, as growing Columbia submarine costs and the impacts of inflation squeeze out other priorities.
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Navy finalizes plans for next Rim of the Pacific exercise
The U.S. Navy and 26 of its partners and allies concluded a final planning conference for this year’s Rim of the Pacific exercise, the world’s largest maritime exercise that had to be scaled down in 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions.
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US Navy considers alternatives to unmanned boats with missiles
The Navy wants to put more missile tubes out to sea by installing them on USVs. Congress isn’t comfortable enough yet with the state of unmanned technology. There could be an alternate plan to make both sides happy.
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Carrier George Washington running more than a year behind schedule
USS George Washington’s 2021 planned completion date has been delayed to December 2022 due to growth work and labor challenges, some of which are related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Navy, Marine Corps rehearse manned-unmanned helicopter strikes
The Navy and Marine Corps demonstrated a naval manned/unmanned teaming capability, showing how their tactics and gear could come together in the future to fight in the littoral environment.
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As US Navy rethinks its fleet, Ingalls Shipbuilding faces uncertain future
Over the past three years, the U.S. Navy has tightened its budget and changed its requirements, making the future look far less rosy for a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries.
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Top Navy official says service needs a larger fleet and a larger share of the budget
If you’re confused about the size of the future U.S. Navy fleet, you’re not alone.
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Navy offers a new argument for decommissioning cruisers: They’re not safe.
Congress hasn’t been swayed to let the Navy decommission its cruisers early after money- and readiness-focused arguments. Now, the Navy is saying those old ships aren’t safe.
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Spending bill would add five ships, 12 Super Hornets to Navy acquisition plans
A federal spending package would give the Navy a significant boost in funding for ships and aircraft, after lawmakers were largely underwhelmed by the service’s budget request last spring.
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US Navy wants to cut nine LCSs, eliminate their anti-submarine mission
The U.S. Navy wants to decommission nine of its Freedom-variant littoral combat ships and eliminate the anti-submarine warfare mission for the ships, citing a tradeoff between the cost of the ships and equipment versus the warfighting capability they’d actually deliver.
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US Navy budget would pay for 9 ships, decommission 24 amid readiness drive
The Navy’s budget request would shrink the fleet in the near term, as growing Columbia submarine costs and the impacts of inflation squeeze out other priorities.
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Navy finalizes plans for next Rim of the Pacific exercise
The U.S. Navy and 26 of its partners and allies concluded a final planning conference for this year’s Rim of the Pacific exercise, the world’s largest maritime exercise that had to be scaled down in 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions.
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US Navy considers alternatives to unmanned boats with missiles
The Navy wants to put more missile tubes out to sea by installing them on USVs. Congress isn’t comfortable enough yet with the state of unmanned technology. There could be an alternate plan to make both sides happy.
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Carrier George Washington running more than a year behind schedule
USS George Washington’s 2021 planned completion date has been delayed to December 2022 due to growth work and labor challenges, some of which are related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Navy, Marine Corps rehearse manned-unmanned helicopter strikes
The Navy and Marine Corps demonstrated a naval manned/unmanned teaming capability, showing how their tactics and gear could come together in the future to fight in the littoral environment.
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As US Navy rethinks its fleet, Ingalls Shipbuilding faces uncertain future
Over the past three years, the U.S. Navy has tightened its budget and changed its requirements, making the future look far less rosy for a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries.
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Top Navy official says service needs a larger fleet and a larger share of the budget
If you’re confused about the size of the future U.S. Navy fleet, you’re not alone.
-
Navy offers a new argument for decommissioning cruisers: They’re not safe.
Congress hasn’t been swayed to let the Navy decommission its cruisers early after money- and readiness-focused arguments. Now, the Navy is saying those old ships aren’t safe.
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Spending bill would add five ships, 12 Super Hornets to Navy acquisition plans
A federal spending package would give the Navy a significant boost in funding for ships and aircraft, after lawmakers were largely underwhelmed by the service’s budget request last spring.
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US Navy wants to cut nine LCSs, eliminate their anti-submarine mission
The U.S. Navy wants to decommission nine of its Freedom-variant littoral combat ships and eliminate the anti-submarine warfare mission for the ships, citing a tradeoff between the cost of the ships and equipment versus the warfighting capability they’d actually deliver.
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US Navy budget would pay for 9 ships, decommission 24 amid readiness drive
The Navy’s budget request would shrink the fleet in the near term, as growing Columbia submarine costs and the impacts of inflation squeeze out other priorities.
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Navy finalizes plans for next Rim of the Pacific exercise
The U.S. Navy and 26 of its partners and allies concluded a final planning conference for this year’s Rim of the Pacific exercise, the world’s largest maritime exercise that had to be scaled down in 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions.
-
US Navy considers alternatives to unmanned boats with missiles
The Navy wants to put more missile tubes out to sea by installing them on USVs. Congress isn’t comfortable enough yet with the state of unmanned technology. There could be an alternate plan to make both sides happy.
-
Carrier George Washington running more than a year behind schedule
USS George Washington’s 2021 planned completion date has been delayed to December 2022 due to growth work and labor challenges, some of which are related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
-
Navy, Marine Corps rehearse manned-unmanned helicopter strikes
The Navy and Marine Corps demonstrated a naval manned/unmanned teaming capability, showing how their tactics and gear could come together in the future to fight in the littoral environment.
-
As US Navy rethinks its fleet, Ingalls Shipbuilding faces uncertain future
Over the past three years, the U.S. Navy has tightened its budget and changed its requirements, making the future look far less rosy for a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries.
-
Top Navy official says service needs a larger fleet and a larger share of the budget
If you’re confused about the size of the future U.S. Navy fleet, you’re not alone.
-
Navy offers a new argument for decommissioning cruisers: They’re not safe.
Congress hasn’t been swayed to let the Navy decommission its cruisers early after money- and readiness-focused arguments. Now, the Navy is saying those old ships aren’t safe.
-
Spending bill would add five ships, 12 Super Hornets to Navy acquisition plans
A federal spending package would give the Navy a significant boost in funding for ships and aircraft, after lawmakers were largely underwhelmed by the service’s budget request last spring.
