N95 Coffman Says Accelerate Big Deck Amphib Construction, Cut LSD Modernization Program
This post has been updated to reflect that the Navy is looking at truncating the modernization period for USS Whidbey Island, the…
Navy Pitching Amphibious Warship Overhaul to Boost Lethality, Survivability
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The amphibious force may get a massive capability overhaul, if a plan by the Expeditionary Warfare Directorate…
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…
Expeditionary Forces Considering How ‘Surge’ Rotations Abroad Could Boost Readiness, Presence
THE PENTAGON – The amphibious force wants to provide more ready forces at sea and training opportunities for a higher-end…
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, 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…