Navy Talks Details on LCS Mine Countermeasures Mission Package
After several years of delays, the Navy’s mine countermeasures mission package for the Littoral Combat Ship has finally reached its…
SWO Boss: Study Pushing Further Changes to LCS, Informing Frigate Manning Plans
The Navy in the next few weeks will release a further refinement of how to operate and maintain the Littoral…
Navy EOD Modernizing Tactics, Training Models to Adjust to the New Maritime Fight
THE PENTAGON – The Navy’s explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) community is modernizing the way it mans, trains and equips its…
ExMCM Companies, LCS Mission Package Will Both Contribute to New Mine Countermeasures Triad
The Navy had previously meant to replace its legacy mine countermeasures triad of helicopters, wooden-hull ships and divers with a…
BALTOPS 19: Navy Tests New Mine Hunting Kit With European Allies
ABOARD USS MOUNT WHITNEY, IN THE BALTIC SEA – As the U.S. Navy undergoes a major transition in how it…
BALTOPS 2019 Focuses on Operationally Relevant, High-End Skills Due to Changing Security Environment
ABOARD USS MOUNT WHITNEY, IN THE BALTIC SEA – As this year’s BALTOPS exercise shaped up to be the largest…
Navy Thinking Beyond Littoral Combat Ship for Future Mine Warfare
THE PENTAGON – The Navy is moving to further divorce mine warfare capabilities from specific platforms, going even beyond the…
Navy Crafting Master Plan for New Era of Mine Warfare
THE PENTAGON – The Navy’s mine warfare community is putting together a comprehensive plan to lay out the investments required…
Navy Developing New Mine Countermeasures USV for Littoral Combat Ships
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Last week Naval Sea Systems Command won Pentagon approval to develop a mine countermeasure unmanned surface vehicle…
Pacific Pair of Mine Countermeasures Exercises Focus on International Cooperation
A pair of Pacific mine countermeasures exercises are increasing the U.S. Navy’s ability to incorporate new laser technology and international…