Malaysia looks for ‘further clarifications’ from Norway after Naval Strike Missile order falters
Malaysia and Kongsberg signed a deal in 2018 for supply of an undisclosed number of NSM weapons to equip six new Littoral Combat Ships.
Austal USA president to retire in June
“We are deeply grateful for Michelle’s vision, commitment, and the lasting impact that she has made on our organization,” Chris Chadwick, chairman of Austal USA’s board of managers, said in a statement announcing the change.
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The challenge for Western democratic institutions is not a lack of capability — it is a structural one.
Navy to experiment with tailored force pairing with Theodore Roosevelt deployment: SWO boss
Vice Adm. Brendan McLane said that a medium unmanned surface vessel will deploy alongside the aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt and its strike group that is set to get underway later this year.
Navy awards several contracts aimed at advancing key mine countermeasures capabilities
The mission modules advancement will pave the way for the service's legacy helicopters and Avenger class ships to be retired.
LCS-10 to be first ship this year suited with lethality, survivability upgrade
The Navy's budget documents indicate two more Independence-class Littoral Combat Ships are slated to get the upgrade this year.
EXCLUSIVE: How the Pentagon (quietly) spent $1 billion of inflation relief money
To help fight inflation, the Pentagon was given $1.05 billion to disperse to industry. Now, documents reviewed by Breaking Defense and interviews with key officials reveal how and why certain programs won out.
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Austal launches the final Littoral Combat Ship as Navy plays catch up on Constellation
The last LCS is named Pierre for the capitol city of South Dakota.
EXCLUSIVE: Navy tags LCS combining gear fixes at $8 to $10 million per ship
A new Navy report to Congress states that at least seven Littoral Combat Ships have either been repaired or will be in the coming months.
Navy eyeing Littoral Combat Ships as ‘mothership’ for unmanned platforms, SecNav tells lawmakers
A letter obtained by Breaking Defense states the "current phase" of a Navy study will wrap up this year.
With eyes on more Navy maintenance work, Austal opens California shipyard
Austal has invested $100 million in buying the land, revitalizing its facilities and building a floating dry dock to be used nearby.
Satellites at the center: Inside the Pentagon’s next-gen space architecture
From emerging data networks to missile tracking and cyber resilience, Breaking Defense’s latest eBook brings together essential reporting on the evolving role of satellites in national security.
Lockheed floats laser weapon LLD for future LCS upgrade package
Lockheed tested the weapon against a surrogate target representing a cruise missile at White Sands Missile Range in February.
Navy’s LCS combining gear problem didn’t interrupt ‘historic’ global deployment
The problem, which arose in late December 2020, has largely subsided for the operational fleet, according to a recently deployed commodore.
Navy gives initial green light for first unmanned surface vehicle to join the fleet
The mine countermeasures USV is one piece of tech designed keep Navy ships safe from undersea mines.
Congress must deliver an NDAA that meets the world as it is: Rep. Wittman
"Russia is watching us. China is watching us. Our allies are watching us — and they all want to see how seriously America is taking security in this destabilized world," writes Rep. Rob Wittman in a new op-ed.