“Our fully networked C3 [Command, Control, & Communications] will look completely different” from current satellites and terminals, said OSD’s Doug Schroeder.
By Theresa Hitchens“While China is on track to reach a 420-ship by 2035, we are struggling to stay on track with our 355-ship Navy shipbuilding plan,” Rep. Rob Wittman says in an email. “A decrease in the shipbuilding account is the opposite direction we need to be going if we are to compete.”
By Paul McLearyActing Navy Secretary Modly wants to reach a 355 ship fleet in 10 years. His CNO is more skeptical: “355 in 10? Sure, if we get the dough.”
By Paul McLearyThe Navy is pushing full-speed ahead, and its acquisition chief said the service is prepared to make other programs pay to keep on track.
By Paul McLearyBeijing is using artificial intelligence, not only to repress domestic dissidents and minorities, the Defense Secretary said, but to develop and export autonomous weapons.
By Sydney J. Freedberg Jr.Foreign Minister Israel Katz told the Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee about the agreement, and told lawmakers that Israel participates in intelligence and other areas where it can offer capabilities and advantages.
By Arie EgoziThe company that has experienced slip-ups in delivering missile tubes to the Navy might leave the business, leaving only a single company who can do the work.
By Paul McLearyDemocrats and Republicans sparred all night over nukes in the 2020 defense policy bill, but the Democrats had the votes. For now.
By Paul McLearyVirginia class subs are suffering delivery delays of up to seven months, potentially placing the Columbia — slated to be the backbone of the nation’s nuclear triad — at risk.
By Paul McLearyThe Navy’s most expensive shipbuilding program and the key to the country’s nuclear triad is under increasing pressure to keep to its tight schedule, and hit its budget.
By Paul McLearyThe Navy is losing submarines just when commanders say they need more, more, more.
By Paul McLearyThe US Navy now says it’ll reach 355 ships by 2034, while whacking F-35Bs and a carrier from its five-year plan. What’s the strategy?
By Paul McLeary
A low-yield submarine launched ballistic missile provides the United States with an independent credible capability the Russians actually fear.
By Adam Lowther