Satellite image of the Crimean Peninsula. NASA Image
Ukrainian forces landed on Crimean shores Thursday, according to local press reports. Read More
Ukrainian Forces Plant Flag in Crimea Following Raid
Category Archives: Budget Industry
Japan-based Destroyer CO Removed from Command
USS Howard (DDG-83) transits the Philippine Sea during Pacific Vanguard 23, July 4, 2023. US Navy Photo
The commander of Japan-based guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG-83) was removed from command Saturday, Navy officials told USNI News. Read More
New Leaders Take Command of I MEF, Naval Surface Force
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Bradford Gering, the incoming commanding general for I Marine Expeditionary Force, gives his remarks during the I Marine Expeditionary Force succession of command ceremony on Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 18, 2023. US Marine Corps Photo
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Two major three-star commands changed leaders in separate southern California ceremonies on Friday. Read More
Report to Congress on Columbia-class Ballistic Missile Submarine Program
The following is the Aug. 16, 2023, Congressional Research Service report, Navy Columbia (SSBN-826) Class Ballistic Missile Submarine Program: Background and Issues for Congress. Read More
USS Zumwalt Now in the Caribbean After Panama Canal Transit
USS Zumwalt (DDG-1000) transiting the Panama Canal on Aug. 14, 2023. Webcam photo via warshipcam
The guided-missile destroyer USS Zumwalt (DDG-1000) passed through the Panama Canal on its way to upgrade its weapon systems at a Mississippi shipyard, USNI News has learned. Read More
U.S. Flight III Destroyer Multiyear Deal Grows to 10 Ships, 3 Hulls Awarded in FY 2023
The future Flight III Arleigh Burke USS Ted Steves (DDG-128) launches at Ingalls Shipbuilding in August. HII Photo
The Navy is set to buy 10 Flight III Arleigh Burke guided-missile destroyers over the next five years after the service elected to award an extra Fiscal Year 2023 option ship to Ingalls Shipbuilding, USNI News has learned. Read More
Report to Congress on U.S. Navy Destroyer Programs
The following is the Congressional Research Service report, Navy DDG-51 and DDG-1000 Destroyer Programs: Background and Issues for Congress. Read More
Bollinger Cuts First Steel on Polar Security Cutter
The first steel is cut for the future USCGC Polar Sentinel (PSC-1). Bollinger Photo
A Mississippi shipyard started fabricating on what will be the first components for a new fleet of heavy U.S. icebreakers, the company announced on Wednesday. Read More
Report to Congress on John Lewis Class Oiler Program
The following is the Aug. 7, 2023 Congressional Research Service report, Navy John Lewis (TAO-205) Class Oiler Shipbuilding Program: Background and Issues for Congress. Read More
Amphibious Warship ‘Strategic Pause’ Ongoing Despite Small Business Solicitation
Amphibious warship Richard M. McCool, Jr., (LPD-29) on Aug. 4, 2022. USNI News Photo
Construction of new U.S. amphibious warships is still on pause despite a small business solicitation indicating the Navy was preparing to enter a multi-year deal for San Antonio-class ships, USNI News has learned. Read More
