House Panel Passes Defense Bill Limiting Cruiser Lay Ups and Funds Carrier Refueling
The House Appropriations Committee (HAC) passed its version of the Fiscal Year 2015 defense appropriations bill which limits the number…
Senate Armed Services Committee Bill Backs Growlers, Carrier Refueling
The Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) is taking steps to preserve the Boeing EA-18G Growler production line, modernize the entire…
Navy Altered Destroyer Upgrades Due to Budget Pressure, Demand for Ships
Budget pressure and an insatiable demand for ships capable of bulls eyeing ballistic missiles drove the Navy to alter its plan…
Navy Carrier Refueling and More Growlers Funded in House Appropriation Mark
House appropriators side stepped proposed cuts to the Navy’s maritime and aviation fleets on Friday, unanimously approving plans to finance…
Navy Quietly Downscales Destroyer Upgrades
The Navy has quietly reduced the scope of upgrades to its guided missile destroyers in a move that could make…
Updated: Engine Fire Breaks Out On U.S. Navy Cruiser, Ship Returns to Homeport
The Navy is investigating fire onboard guided missile cruiser USS Hué City (CG-66) during the ship’s transit of the Atlantic on…
In Pursuit of the U.S. Navy’s Next Surface Combatant
The Navy needs to perfect three technologies on its quest for its next generation of large warships, Rear Adm. Thomas…
Navy Stands Behind 2015 Cruiser Cuts
“Money is better spent on buying back the life of younger ships” with 25 to 30 years left, than putting…
Navy, Marine Corps Reprogramming Clears Way for Nuclear Refuelings to Continue
The future of certain Navy and Marine Corps programs remain in doubt while a temporary legislative funding measure takes effect…