USS Ponce, Last of the Austin-class Amphibious warships, Decommissions
After 46 years of disaster relief, civilian evacuations, troop transports, fleet protection, and the first use of a laser weapon,…
Navy Declares COBRA Coastal Mine Detection System Operational After Successful Test
WASHINGTON NAVY YARD – The Navy completed the first phase of its initial operational test and evaluation on the AN/DVS-1…
USS Ponce Returns From Final Deployment Ahead of Decommissioning
The converted amphibious warship that served as an experimental platform for special operations forces, minehunting helicopters and the Navy’s first…
Navy to Commission Middle East-based Expeditionary Sea Base Lewis B. Puller as a Warship
The Navy will re-designate its first Expeditionary Landing Base ship a warship this week, converting the Military Sealift Command ship…
Expeditionary Sea Base USNS Lewis B. Puller Departs for Maiden Deployment
The first-in-class Expeditionary Sea Base USNS Lewis B. Puller (T-ESB-3) departed Norfolk on Monday for the Middle East for its…
Interview: As Unmanned Systems Take On Greater Role, PEO LCS Advancing Its Programs
WASHINGTON NAVY YARD – The unmanned systems portfolio within the Program Executive Office for Littoral Combat Ship is maturing as the…
Navy Finalizing Counter-Mine Package For LCS; Other Ships, Shore Operators May Also Use It
THE PENTAGON – A recently created Mine Warfare Governance Council is looking to finalize the composition of a first-increment mine…
Board Recommends Further Use Of Autonomy In Sea Control, Support Of Ground Troops
The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps should advance the way they use unmanned systems, favoring greater autonomy over remotely-controlled missions…
Opinion: Littoral Combat Ship Needs Full Congressional Support
Congress continues to undercut the LCS program by not fully funding the modular systems vital to achieving the full potential…
One Year In: Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center’s Early Accomplishments
One year ago the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) stood up to develop Warfare Tactics Instructors –…