The Navy will begin certifying machinery control systems as being cyber safe prior to deployments, much like the service does for its combat systems, NAVSEA’s chief engineer said. US Navy photo.
Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and the Navy as a whole are working on several documents to spread cybersecurity awareness to the acquisition community and the fleet. Read More
One of two electromagnetic railgun prototypes on display aboard joint high speed vessel USS Millinocket (JHSV 3) in port at Naval Base San Diego on July 8, 2014. US Navy photo.
The Navy is pursuing a multi-pronged approach to fielding energy weapons by the end of the decade, with the hopes of upgrading its 30 kilowatt laser gun to 100 kw or more, and giving its electromagnetic railgun a higher repetition rate. Read More
