Navy Estimates 5 More Years for Virginia Attack Sub Production to Hit 2 Boats a Year
It will take five years for the two shipbuilders that build Virginia-class attack boats to deliver two submarines a year,…
SECNAV Del Toro: Virginia Attack Sub Construction ‘Significantly Behind,’ District of Columbia Submarine 10% Behind Schedule
This post has been updated with a statement from Newport News Shipbuilding. This post was updated with additional context for…
SECNAV, CNO Pushing Plans to Decommission 11 Warships in Fiscal Year 2024
THE PENTAGON – After unveiling a budget that wants to decommission 11 warships next year, Navy officials are appealing to…
Pentagon: Red Hill Defueling on Track, Joint Task Force Starting Environmental Assessment
This story has been updated to clarify that the Joint Task Force is responsible for defueling the Red Hill Bulk…
Navy and Marine Corps Debate Amphibious Ship Costs as Clash Over LPD-17 Flight II Line Continues
This story has been updated to include additional information about ship cost numbers from Marine Corps Commandant Gen. David Berger. …
USNS Maury to be Renamed in Honor of Geologist Who Mapped Atlantic Ocean
A Pathfinder-class oceanographic survey ship, named after a Navy oceanographer and a former Confederate, will now bear the name USNS…
Navy Lays Out New Policy For 21-Day Administrative Leave for Abortion and Reproductive Care
Sailors and Marines who need to go out of state for an abortion will have 21 days to travel and…
Virginia Attack Boat SSN-808 to be Named for Former Navy Secretary John Dalton
Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro will name the future Virginia-class nuclear attack boat SSN-808 after a former Navy…
SECNAV Del Toro Says Changes to Immigration Law, Policy Could Help with Shipyard Workforce Shortage
ARLINGTON, Va. – Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro suggested changes in immigration laws and policies for visas could open a new…
SECNAV Del Toro Names Future Destroyer After MoH Recipient Thomas Gunning Kelley
ARLINGTON, Va. – The future guided-missile destroyer DDG-140 will be named after Medal of Honor recipient retired Navy Capt. Thomas…