Naval Warfare
Meanwhile, the three nations are plowing ahead on with the crown jewel of the AUKUS agreement: new nuclear attack submarines for Australia.
By Colin ClarkLockheed is in talks with the Navy to potentially expand its presence at the Forge in the coming year.
By Justin KatzThe pause was mitigated through congressional adds and some foreign military sales to Australia.
By Justin KatzThe first unmanned aerial system of its kind that can search the ocean surface and the depths in support of naval intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.
By General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.The drone’s deployment reflects the chief of naval operation’s desire to get more unmanned systems out to the fleet quicker.
By Justin KatzIn a room of full shipbuilders, the CNO acknowledged Navy cutting ship fleet is not popular, but may be “responsible.”
By Justin KatzAfter troubling Pentagon tester report, prime contractor Lockheed Martin says its working closely with the Navy to address the issues.
By Justin KatzThe contract includes backfitting the Flight IIA destroyers with an upgraded SPY-6 V(4).
By Justin Katz“Basically we have a five-and-a-half billion dollar budget provision, including about $3 billion spent to date, and potential costs within that envelope. So taxpayers will be up for five-and-a-half billion dollars and submarines that don’t exist?” asked Sen. Penny Wong.
By Colin ClarkNow in its fifth iteration, the MAPLE 5 architecture has moved away from the individual command and control of single platforms towards operating multiple platforms and the development of operational concepts at force level.
By Tim FishA senior Navy officer is seeking to dispel notions the changes to the LCS program and the frigate program were connected.
By Justin KatzExpect Congress to voice its displeasure when Navy leadership testify on Capitol Hill.
By Justin KatzAfter conducting the upcoming Nuclear Posture Review, the Biden administration has chosen to end the sea-launched cruise missile program, a senior Pentagon official said.
By Valerie InsinnaThe high number of ships being decommissioned is driven mostly by Littoral Combat Ships and abandoning the anti-submarine warfare mission module.
By Justin Katz