Sailors aboard the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Tucson (SSN-770) make preparations to get underway while in Subic Bay, Philippines. US Navy photo.
Ballistic missile submarines will once again make port calls in foreign countries, after more than a decade of boomer crews deploying without the possibility of mid-patrol liberty. Read More
The following is the Dec. 17, report from the Congressional Research Service, Navy TAO(X) Oiler Shipbuilding Program: Background and Issues for Congress. Read More
Vice Adm. Kurt Tidd
Vice Adm. Kurt Tidd was confirmed by the Senate last week as head of Southern Command and will assume his duties following a formal change-of-command ceremony on Jan. 14. He will receive his fourth star in a private promotion ceremony before the change of command. Read More
Under Secretary of the navy nominee Janine Davidson. Council of Foreign Relations Photo
The Senate confirmation of the nominee for the Navy’s number two civilian position is stalled pending an investigation into the service’s stance toward whistleblowers. Read More
The following is the Dec. 17, 2015 Congressional Research Service report, Arms Sales: Congressional Review Process. Read More
Taiwan-watchers waited for long four years for new arms sales, but their patience was not met with large reward when the news about imminent arms sale to Taiwan emerged at the end of November. Read More
The following is the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) report, The Russian Navy – A Historic Transition. Read More
Ash Carter and Ray Mabus on the flight deck of USS Freedom (LCS-1) in 2012. DoD Photo
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter’s list of directives Monday to the Navy to retool its budget for Fiscal Year 2017 revealed a split in priorities between the Secretary of the Navy and the Pentagon on the future of the force. Read More
Lockheed Martin’s entrant in the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle competition.
Lockheed Martin decided to file a complaint to the Court of Federal Claims after the Government Accountability Office dismissed the company’s protest of the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle contract award to Oshkosh. Read More
The following is the Dec. 14, 2015 letter from Secretary of Defense Ash Carter to Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus directing several key budget changes to the service’s 2017 budget submission — including reducing the buy of Littoral Combat Ships/Frigates from 52 to 40 ships. Read More
