Category Archives: Surface Forces

Carrier USS Nimitz Pulls into San Diego Ahead of Deployment; Truman Could Return to Norfolk Soon

By: Sam LaGrone

June 3, 2020 5:45 PM

An E-2C Hawkeye from the Sun Kings of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 116 prepares to land on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68) during a composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX) on May 15, 2020. US Navy Photo

This post has been updated to correct a statement from U.S. 3rd Fleet on which date the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group completed COMPTUEX.

USS Nimitz (CVN-71) is pier-side in California after completing its final series of exercises ahead of a planned deployment to the Western Pacific, USNI News has learned. Read More →

Navy Receives No Protests Over FFG(X) Frigate Award to Fincantieri; Detail Design Process Begins

By: Megan Eckstein

June 3, 2020 12:05 PM

Fincantieri FFG(X) Design based on the FREMM. Fincantieri Image

This post has been updated to include comments from industry.

No protests have been filed over the Navy’s decision to award Fincantieri a detail design and construction contract for the FFG(X) program, clearing the way for work to begin, the Navy confirmed to USNI News.
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Report on Navy Laser, Railgun and Gun-Launched Guided Projectiles

June 2, 2020 9:06 AM

The following is the May 29, 2020, Congressional Research Service report, Navy Lasers, Railgun, and Gun-Launched Guided Projectile: Background and Issues for Congress. Read More →

China’s Newest Aircraft Carrier Now Conducting Sea Trials

By: Ben Werner

June 1, 2020 4:27 PM

Type 001A Shandong

China’s newest aircraft carrier, Type 001A Shandong (Hull 17), is conducting sea trials at a time Beijing’s military leadership criticizes the pace and scope of U.S. Navy operations in the region.

USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: June 1, 2020

June 1, 2020 2:47 PM

These are the approximate positions of the U.S. Navy’s deployed carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups throughout the world as of June 1, 2020, based on Navy and public data. In cases where a CSG or ARG is conducting disaggregated operations, the chart reflects the location of the capital ship. Read More →

Report to Congress on Navy Light Amphibious Warship

May 29, 2020 8:53 AM

The following is the May 27, 2020 Congressional Research Service report Navy Light Amphibious Warship (LAW) Program: Background and Issues for Congress. Read More →

USS Mustin Conducts FONOP Past Paracel Islands In South China Sea

By: Ben Werner

May 28, 2020 5:16 PM

(May 28, 2020) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) transits the South China Sea. U.S. Navy photo

Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG-89) conducted a freedom of navigation operation past the Paracel Islands in the South China Sea Thursday, the Navy announced.

Report to Congress on Navy Force Structure

May 28, 2020 12:47 PM

The following is the May 22, 2020 Congressional Research Service report, Navy Force Structure and Shipbuilding Plans: Background and Issues for Congress. Read More →

Carrier Theodore Roosevelt COVID-19 Outbreak Investigation Complete, CNO Now Reviewing Report

By: Sam LaGrone

May 27, 2020 7:11 PM

Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71), run on the pier of Naval Base Guam, May 8, 2020. US Navy Photo

An investigation into the circumstances around the March COVID-19 outbreak aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) has been handed over to Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday for review, Navy officials told USNI News on Wednesday. Read More →

Report to Congress on Changes in the Arctic

May 27, 2020 8:00 AM

The following is the May 22, 2019, Congressional Research Service report, Changes in the Arctic: Background and Issues for Congress. Read More →

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