Navy May Extend Life of Ohio SSBNs to Provide Cushion for Introduction of Columbia-class
This post has been updated to correct that the future USS Columbia is planned to go on its first deployment…
Path to Install Hypersonic Weapons on Arleigh Burke Destroyers Unclear
In order to accommodate the equivalent of an intermediate-range ballistic missile aboard the Navy’s current crop of destroyers, the service…
Sub Base Kings Bay Keeping Current Ohio Subs Ready, Prepping for Incoming Columbia Class
ABOARD BALLISTIC MISSILE SUBMARINE USS ALASKA, AT NAVAL SUBMARINE BASE KINGS BAY, Ga. – The East Coast’s ballistic missile submarine…
Modly: Parallel Fleet Studies Could Reshape Future of Aircraft Carriers
THE PENTAGON – The Navy has taken several cracks over the years at trying to define a new future aircraft…
Navy Developing Prompt Global Strike Weapon that Could Launch from Sub or Surface Ship
ARLINGTON, Va. – The Navy has stood up a program office within its Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) to address the…
Navy’s Submarine Service Wants More Women
This post has been updated to include an additional statement from the Commander, Submarine Forces staff. The Navy’s silent service…
Electric Boat Awarded Long-Lead Contract for Virginia-Class Block V Attack Boats
Sub builder General Dynamics Electric Boat has been awarded a $696.2 million contract modification for long-lead materials for the next for…
Navy Considering Mid-Block Virginia-Class Upgrades, SSGN Construction in Late 2030s
The Navy has developed a Tactical Submarine Evolution Plan that looks at rapidly inserting capability upgrades into the Virginia-class attack…
UPDATED: AeroVironment to Supply Blackwing Mini UAVs for Navy Attack, Guided Missile Submarines
This post has been updated with additional information from AeroVironment. NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — The Navy has selected the unmanned…
Navy Set to Buy AWESUM Miniature Sub-Launched UAVs
THE PENTAGON — U.S. attack and guided missile submarine are set to field miniature unmanned aerial vehicles that will act…