Navy Wants to Shed Aegis Ashore Mission, But Army Still Hasn’t Agreed to Take It
The chief of naval operation’s new call to focus on sea control and power projection could lead the service to…
Navy Integrating Unmanned Surface Vessels, Zumwalt DDGs Into Fleet Battle Problem Exercise
The Navy is taking steps to integrate its Zumwalt-class destroyers and its unmanned surface vessels into operational plans and will…
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 Pushing to Maintain 2023 USV Program of Record Timeline
Several Navy program officials and resource sponsors today outlined how they’ll spend the next couple years giving Congress enough confidence…
Top-Level Requirements for Large Surface Combatant In Development; Planned SPY-6 Backfit Effort In Flux
The Navy’s latest effort to define its next large surface combatant is underway, with the director of surface warfare (OPNAV…
Vice. Adm. James Malloy Confirmed to Lead 5th Fleet Following Death of Former Commander
This post has been updated to include Vice Adm. Malloy’s confirmation by the Senate. The Senate has confirmed an admiral…
VCNO Moran Headed to Bahrain Following Death of 5th Fleet Commander
The Navy’s number-two is on his way to the U.S. naval base in Bahrain following the Saturday death of U.S.…
Vice Adm. James Malloy in Bahrain Ahead of Temporary 5th Fleet Command Assignment
A Navy vice admiral has landed in Bahrain on temporary duty with U.S. 5th Fleet and U.S. Naval Forces Central…