Navy Lacks ‘Clear Theory of Victory’ Needed to Build New Fleet, Experts Tell House Panel
The Navy and the Department of Defense haven’t finished their homework needed to inform how the Navy builds its future…
SECDEF Esper Holds Back 30-Year Shipbuilding Outlook, New 355-Ship Plan Ahead of HASC Testimony
Release of the Navy’s long-range shipbuilding plan and service’s plan to grow to at least 355 ships is on indefinite…
SECNAV Modly: Path to 355 Ships Will Rely on New Classes of Warships
The Navy’s plans to get to 355 manned ships by 2030 will rely on new classes of ships that don’t…
Navy, Marines Rethinking How to Build Future Fleet with Unmanned, Expeditionary Ships
THE PENTAGON – Though the Navy had already advertised it was updating its desired fleet size and composition, after a…
Navy Claims a Strong Technical Foundation Ahead of Testing New Classes of Unmanned Ships
WASHINGTON NAVY YARD – The Navy has a more straightforward path to developing and fielding unmanned surface vessels than many…
New Commandant Berger Sheds 38-Amphib Requirement in Quest to Modernize USMC for High-End Fight
New Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David Berger outlined his largely naval priorities for the Marine Corps, and he’s…
House Committee Votes to Prohibit Low-Yield Nuclear Weapons on Submarines
This post was updated to show the committee passed the draft version of the Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization…