Sailor Deployed to CENTCOM Dies in Non-combat Related Incident
A sailor operating in U.S. Central Command died this week, the Navy announced on Friday.…
U.S. Surface Combatants Could Get Faster Block Upgrades in the Future
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Navy hopes to bring the submarine community’s capability improvement process to its surface combatants, allowing for more…
USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: June 25, 2018
The USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker is sponsored by CNA. These are the approximate positions of the U.S. Navy’s deployed carrier…
Navy May Reduce LCS-2 Drydocking Requirements as Drydock Shortage Looms
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Navy may not continue to put its Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ships into the drydock every time…
Navy Could Extend Life of Amphibs to 50 Years, LCS for 35, If Navy Invests in their Upkeep
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Navy could keep its amphibious ships in service for more than 50 years and its Littoral…
NAVSEA: Navy Ships Using 23 Different Steering Control Systems; Simpler Systems Needed
WASHINGTON, D.C. — When watchstanders on USS John S. McCain (DDG-56) lost control of the ship’s steering and collided with…
SECNAV Spencer Censures Retired Admiral, 2 Other Officers in Ongoing ‘Fat Leonard’ Case
This post has been updated to include the letters of censure for Wren, Conroy and Johnson. Secretary of the Navy…
Marines Pick BAE to Build Amphibious Combat Vehicle; Contract Worth Up to $1.2B
After years of stops and starts, the Marine Corps has selected BAE Systems to build the service’s next generation of…
Navy Will Release New 30-Year Ship Repair, Modernization Plan with Annual Shipbuilding Report
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Navy will release a 30-year ship repair and modernization plan alongside its 30-year shipbuilding plan next spring,…
Navy Drops Homicide Charges Against USS Fitzgerald Commander, Junior Officers
This post has been updated to include statements from Cmdr. Bryce Benson and Lt. Natalie Combs. The former commander of…
USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: June 18, 2018
The USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker is sponsored by CNA. These are the approximate positions of the U.S. Navy’s deployed carrier…