House Appropriators Would Fund 11 Ships, 24 Super Hornets in 2018 Bill
The House Appropriations defense subcommittee is considering a bill today that would provide $584.2 billion in defense base budget spending…
Navy Awards 1 Littoral Combat Ship to Austal; Still Negotiating With Lockheed Martin
The Navy awarded Austal USA up to $584.2 million for one Littoral Combat Ship, while the service is still negotiating…
House’s 2018 Defense Bill Would Increase DDG, SSN Production Rates; Buy Carriers Every 3 Years
CAPITOL HILL – The House Armed Services Committee’s defense bill for 2018 would allow the Navy to buy 15 Arleigh…
VIDEO: USS Gabrielle Giffords Commissions
The following is a U.S. Navy video of the commissioning ceremony of the Independence-class Littoral Combat Ship USS Gabrielle Giffords…
Interview: Plans For 2 Littoral Combat Ships in Singapore, 1 in Bahrain in 2018 Shaped By Lessons Learned
WASHINGTON NAVY YARD – The Navy is laying the groundwork now for more complex Littoral Combat Ship operations in Asia…
Interview: PEO Littoral Combat Ship to Seek Industry Interest on Navy Frigate Program by End of June
WASHINGTON NAVY YARD – The Navy will begin exploring interest in its revamped frigate program soon, with the Program Executive…
Navy Unfunded Priorities List Emphasizes Aircraft Buys, Facilities Improvements, Production Efficiencies
The Navy has asked lawmakers for additional aircraft, warfighting capability improvements and facilities upgrades if more money were to become…
NAVSEA: Extending Surface Ship Service Lives Could Speed Up 355-Ship Buildup By 10-15 Years
The Navy could reach a 355-ship fleet 10 to 15 years faster than current plans allow if it extended the service…
Document: Report to Congress on Littoral Combat Ship /Frigate Program
The following is the May 19, 2017 Congressional Research Service report, Navy Littoral Combat Ship (LCS)/Frigate Program: Background and Issues for Congress.…
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…