Navy, Marines Eyeing Ship Capability Upgrade Plans that Focus on Weapons, C5I
ARLINGTON, Va. – The Navy and Marine Corps are eyeing upgrade plans for their surface combatants and amphibious ships to…
Surface Navy Working to Bring Firepower Over the Horizon Through Networking, F-35 Integration
The surface Navy is looking to capitalize on recent successes increasing ships’ offensive range and lethality, with the next task…
Navy Wants FY 2018 Amphib to be First-in-Class LX(R), Not a 14th LPD
ARLINGTON, Va. – The Navy wants the next amphibious ship it buys to be the first of the next-generation LX(R) amphibs…
Navy, Marines Ponder Alternative Platforms’ Role as First ESB Now Operating in 5th Fleet
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The Navy and Marine Corps are committed to using alternative platforms to move Marines around at sea,…
Amphibious Warfare Leaders Warn Against Buying Light Carriers Instead of Amphibs
The Navy’s director of amphibious warfare warned that pursuing a light aircraft carrier option in lieu of amphibious assault ships…
Mine Countermeasures Evolving Towards Mix-And-Match Capabilities, Personnel
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The Navy is trending towards a mix-and-match set of people, platforms and sensors to detect and destroy mines,…