Report to Congress on U.S. Amphibious Warship Programs
The following is the April 24, 2024, Congressional Research Service report, Navy LPD-17 Flight II and LHA Amphibious Ship Programs: Background and Issues for Congress.…
Document: Report to Congress on Ford Class Aircraft Carrier Program
The following is the May 18, 2017 Congressional Research Service report, Navy Ford (CVN-78) Class Aircraft Carrier Program: Background and…
Despite No Mention of LPD-29 In 2018 Budget Request, Navy Committed to Rapid LPD-to-LX(R) Transition
WASHINGTON, D.C. – After this week’s 2018 budget request rollout it is still unclear if the Navy will use the…
U.S. Warship Came Within 6 Miles of Chinese Artificial Island in Toughest Challenge Yet to Beijing South China Sea Claims
This post has been updated with additional information on the Dewey freedom of navigation operation. A U.S. destroyer sailed within…
Lockheed Martin Drops LRASM Out of Littoral Combat Ship/Frigate Missile Competition
Lockheed Martin has elected not to include its Long Range Anti-Ship Missile in the Navy’s competition to field an over-the-horizon…
Trump Administration ‘Supportive’ Of Second Littoral Combat Ship in 2018 Despite Only Including 1 in Budget
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump Administration is “supportive” of buying two Littoral Combat Ships in Fiscal Year 2018 despite the…
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…
Document: Report to Congress on U.S. Navy Ship Names
The following is the May 12, 2017 Congressional Research Service (CRS) report, U.S. Navy Ship Names: Background for Congress.…
Document: Fiscal Year 2018 Department of the Navy Budget Overviews
The following are the Department of the Navy Fiscal Year 2018 budget overview documents released by the services on May…
DoN $180B Budget Request Emphasizes Readiness; Reduces Spending on Ships, Aircraft
This post has been updated following Pentagon and Navy press briefings on the FY 2018 budget. THE PENTAGON – The Department…
UPDATED: Pentagon Requests Just 1 Littoral Combat Ship in FY 2018 Budget Despite Navy’s Industrial Base Concerns
This post has been updated to include information from the Pentagon and Navy press conferences on the FY 2018 budget. THE PENTAGON…