Biden taps ‘pioneer’ Adm. Lisa Franchetti to become Navy’s next leader

Biden taps ‘pioneer’ Adm. Lisa Franchetti to become Navy’s next leader
Biden taps ‘pioneer’ Adm. Lisa Franchetti to become Navy’s next leader

If confirmed, the Navy’s vice chief will break multiple glass ceilings as a woman to reach the most senior ranks of the Pentagon.

Franchetti viewed as likely choice to lead Navy, would be first woman on Joint Chiefs

Franchetti viewed as likely choice to lead Navy, would be first woman on Joint Chiefs
Franchetti viewed as likely choice to lead Navy, would be first woman on Joint Chiefs

A career surface warfare officer, Franchetti is currently Vice Chief of Naval Operations and previously commanded the Naples, Italy-based US 6th Fleet.

Maritime Administration moving with ‘all best speed’ on sealift recap, no room for ‘lapses’

Maritime Administration moving with ‘all best speed’ on sealift recap, no room for ‘lapses’
Maritime Administration moving with ‘all best speed’ on sealift recap, no room for ‘lapses’

Any more “lapses” or “hesitation” could cause a backslide in the progress the government has already made, the MARAD chiefs said.

EXCLUSIVE: In Aussie visit, US Navy chief talks sub challenges, All Domain needs

EXCLUSIVE: In Aussie visit, US Navy chief talks sub challenges, All Domain needs
EXCLUSIVE: In Aussie visit, US Navy chief talks sub challenges, All Domain needs

“I remain an optimist that we’re going to be able to work our way through those challenges with respect to ITAR,” Adm. Mike Gilday told Breaking Defense during a recent visit to Sydney.

After RIMPAC, sailor feedback shows evolving view of unmanned vessels: Officials

After RIMPAC, sailor feedback shows evolving view of unmanned vessels: Officials
After RIMPAC, sailor feedback shows evolving view of unmanned vessels: Officials

Sailors operating the USVs at RIMPAC were more concerned about what the drones could do, rather than how they were controlled.

Navy Unveils Surprise Plan For Littoral Combat Ships

Navy Unveils Surprise Plan For Littoral Combat Ships
Navy Unveils Surprise Plan For Littoral Combat Ships

Every LCS will be equipped with the new Naval Strike Missile as well as either anti-submarine or anti-mine capabilities within 18 months, CNO Adm. Michael Gilday told the HAC-D today.

Fire ‘Gutted’ Much Of USS Bonhomme Richard: CNO Gilday

Fire ‘Gutted’ Much Of USS Bonhomme Richard: CNO Gilday
Fire ‘Gutted’ Much Of USS Bonhomme Richard: CNO Gilday

Breaking Defense has obtained an email from Adm. Michael Gilday detailing the damage of 11 of the amphibious ship’s 14 decks.

Army To Navy: Hey, We Already Get Less $$ Than You

Army To Navy: Hey, We Already Get Less $$ Than You
Army To Navy: Hey, We Already Get Less $$ Than You

The Navy’s top admiral says he needs a larger share of the Pentagon budget. The Army Secretary retorts his service already gets less than either the Navy or the Air Force.

Adm. Moran Out As Next CNO, So Who’s Next?

Adm. Moran Out As Next CNO, So Who’s Next?
Adm. Moran Out As Next CNO, So Who’s Next?

Musical chairs will ensue in the Navy’s top ranks following the surprise resignation of the CNO nominee. Who’s on deck?

Why Is SPAWAR Now NAVWAR? Networks & Cyber Warfare

Why Is SPAWAR Now NAVWAR? Networks & Cyber Warfare
Why Is SPAWAR Now NAVWAR? Networks & Cyber Warfare

Nobody will ever have to wonder again whether SPAWAR is pronounced SPAY-war or SPA-war

Navy CNO Defends Increased Secrecy in Wake of Chinese Hacking

Navy CNO Defends Increased Secrecy in Wake of Chinese Hacking
Navy CNO Defends Increased Secrecy in Wake of Chinese Hacking

The Navy, unlike the other Armed Services, is hiding the names of its officers from the public in fear they could become targets for Chinese hackers.

Threat Data Biggest Worry For F-35A’s IOC; But It ‘Will Be On Time’

Threat Data Biggest Worry For F-35A’s IOC; But It ‘Will Be On Time’
Threat Data Biggest Worry For F-35A’s IOC; But It ‘Will Be On Time’

PENTAGON: The F-35‘s highly sensitive sensors suffer a basic problem right now: They often aren’t sure what they are detecting. That results in a high rate of false alarms. The key to fixing this lies in building highly complex data files — what we can colloquially call the threat library — and integrating them with the Joint Strike…

Russians, Indians Join Largest RIMPAC In Years; Chinese Welcome Too, Says CNO

Russians, Indians Join Largest RIMPAC In Years; Chinese Welcome Too, Says CNO
Russians, Indians Join Largest RIMPAC In Years; Chinese Welcome Too, Says CNO

PENTAGON: With a new military strategy emphasizing Asia and alliance-building, the U.S. Pacific Fleet today kicked off its largest international exercise in years, known as “Rim of the Pacific” (RIMPAC). Some 42 ships are representing 22 countries, including India, which the US has been wooing as a counterweight to China, and Russia, once the presumed…