Senate Panel Questions Navy Submarine Build Rate, FY2025 Virgina-class Buy
The Senate Armed Services seapower subcommittee chair said the Navy needed to “run fast” to catch up on delays to…
UPDATED: 30 Sailors, Marines Injured After LCAC Collision During Wasp ARG, 24th MEU Training Off Florida
This post has been updated with additional information from U.S. 2nd fleet. One sailor remained hospitalized Friday for treatment of…
SECNAV Del Toro Names Next Big Deck Amphib USS Helmand Province
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro has named the next America-class big deck amphibious warship after…
Report to Congress on Polar Security Cutter Program
The following is the April 29, 2024, Congressional Research Service report, Coast Guard Polar Security Cutter (Polar Icebreaker) Program: Background…
House Lawmakers Pushing for 2 Virginia Subs in FY 2025, CNO Franchetti Gives Details on Boxer Repair
A group of 120 House lawmakers are asking the House Appropriations defense subcommittee to add another Virginia-class attack submarine to…
Navy Air Defense Mission in the Red Sea Makes Case for Directed Energy Weapons, Says VCJCS Grady
Downing Iranian-supplied missiles and drones with multi-million dollar SM-2 missiles to protect shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of…
Chinese Aircraft Carrier Fujian Leaves for First Set of Sea Trials
China’s third aircraft carrier Fujian (18) left Shanghai on Wednesday morning to conduct its first sea trial, according to a…
Report to Congress on Columbia-class Ballistic Missile Sub
The following is the April 29, 2024, Congressional Research Service report, Navy Columbia (SSBN-826) Class Ballistic Missile Submarine Program: Background…
China Coast Guard Attacks Philippine Ships Near Scarborough Shoal, Say Officials
Three China Coast Guard cutters rammed and used water cannons on a Philippine patrol and supply mission in the South…
Navy Elects to Fix USS Boxer Rudder with Divers, Repair Could Take 2 Months
Divers will attempt to repair the big deck amphibious warship USS Boxer (LHD-4) in the water while the ship is…