Navy Optimistic Nuclear Sub USS Columbia Will be Ready for First Deterrence Patrol in 2031
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The director of the Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs was confident that the first of a new class…
Marines Moving Out on Modernization Priorities Focused on Russian, Chinese Threat
CAPITOL HILL — With the help of the higher defense funding promised for this year and the next, the Marine…
SECNAV to Congress: Changes in Acquisition Will Mean More Money in Shipbuilding
CAPITOL HILL – Navy Secretary Richard V. Spencer told the House Armed Services Committee March 20 that he would use…
Aegis Fleet Champion Vice Adm. James H. Doyle, Jr. Dies
This post has been updated to correct the age of Vice Adm. Doyle. He was one month shy of his…
Selva: Pentagon ‘Gambling’ on Fiscal Year 2019 Budget
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The nation’s second-highest military officer sees considerable irony in the Pentagon preparing to send a Fiscal Year…
Marines Fly Helos with Tablets in Test of New Unmanned Aerial Resupply Scheme
MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. – The Marines showed off a high-tech system that could deliver life-saving supplies by air…
MDA Head Syring: Navy Ballistic Missile Defense Capabilities Steadily Improving
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Aegis ballistic missile defense program is making steady improvements on both Navy ships and the Aegis…
Shipbuilders Want Predictable Budgets, Multi-Year Deals to Build the U.S. Navy’s 355 Ship Fleet
U.S. shipbuilding industry could support the Navy’s ambitious plan to quickly grow the fleet to 355 ships, but would need…
HASC Chair Thornberry Introduces Latest Defense Acquisition Reform Plan
WASHINGTON, D.C. — House Armed Services Chairman Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-Texas) unveiled his latest attempt to modernize the defense acquisition…
Benedict: UK Exit From European Union Won’t Hinder Nuclear Sub Collaboration
The admiral responsible for the nuclear weapons component of ballistic missile submarines today praised the “truly unique” relationship with the…