Pentagon Seeks New SatCom Tech For ‘Fully Networked C3’

Pentagon Seeks New SatCom Tech For ‘Fully Networked C3’
Pentagon Seeks New SatCom Tech For ‘Fully Networked C3’

“Our fully networked C3 [Command, Control, & Communications] will look completely different” from current satellites and terminals, said OSD’s Doug Schroeder.

Why We Need The W76-2 Low Yield Nuke

Why We Need The W76-2 Low Yield Nuke
Why We Need The W76-2 Low Yield Nuke

A low-yield submarine launched ballistic missile provides the United States with an independent credible capability the Russians actually fear.

Navy Proposes Big Budget Cuts; Rep. Courtney Says It’s DOA

Navy Proposes Big Budget Cuts; Rep. Courtney Says It’s DOA
Navy Proposes Big Budget Cuts; Rep. Courtney Says It’s DOA

“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.”

Navy CNO Fires First Budget Salvo: ‘We Need More Money’ Than Army, Air Force

Navy CNO Fires First Budget Salvo: ‘We Need More Money’ Than Army, Air Force
Navy CNO Fires First Budget Salvo: ‘We Need More Money’ Than Army, Air Force

Acting 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.”

Along The Russian Border, Norway Holds The Northern Line

Along The Russian Border, Norway Holds The Northern Line
Along The Russian Border, Norway Holds The Northern Line

Oslo has come to the conclusion “we cannot rely on our allies to do everything” and is boosting its own efforts to protect its High North border with Russia.

Navy OKs Biggest Ever Deal: $22B for 9 Virginia Subs

Navy OKs Biggest Ever Deal: $22B for 9 Virginia Subs
Navy OKs Biggest Ever Deal: $22B for 9 Virginia Subs

The Navy is pushing full-speed ahead, and its acquisition chief said the service is prepared to make other programs pay to keep on track.

China Seeks AI Without Limits, Ethics: SecDef Esper

China Seeks AI Without Limits, Ethics: SecDef Esper
China Seeks AI Without Limits, Ethics: SecDef Esper

Beijing is using artificial intelligence, not only to repress domestic dissidents and minorities, the Defense Secretary said, but to develop and export autonomous weapons.

Israel Meets With UAE, Declares It’s Joining Persian Gulf Coalition

Israel Meets With UAE, Declares It’s Joining Persian Gulf Coalition
Israel Meets With UAE, Declares It’s Joining Persian Gulf Coalition

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.

Columbia, Ohio Subs On Schedule, Despite Missile Tube Problems

Columbia, Ohio Subs On Schedule, Despite Missile Tube Problems
Columbia, Ohio Subs On Schedule, Despite Missile Tube Problems

The 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.

It’s All Nukes, All Night, At Intense HASC Markup Debate

It’s All Nukes, All Night, At Intense HASC Markup Debate
It’s All Nukes, All Night, At Intense HASC Markup Debate

Democrats and Republicans sparred all night over nukes in the 2020 defense policy bill, but the Democrats had the votes. For now.

Navy Walks Thinning Line On Sub Programs

Navy Walks Thinning Line On Sub Programs
Navy Walks Thinning Line On Sub Programs

Virginia 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.

GAO: Navy “Overly Optimistic” On Columbia Sub Costs

GAO: Navy “Overly Optimistic” On Columbia Sub Costs
GAO: Navy “Overly Optimistic” On Columbia Sub Costs

The 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.

Pacific Commander Wants Subs The Navy Just Doesn’t Have

Pacific Commander Wants Subs The Navy Just Doesn’t Have
Pacific Commander Wants Subs The Navy Just Doesn’t Have

The Navy is losing submarines just when commanders say they need more, more, more.

Navy Unveils Record Budget, Pushing Above 300 Ships

Navy Unveils Record Budget, Pushing Above 300 Ships
Navy Unveils Record Budget, Pushing Above 300 Ships

The 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?