Rear Adm. Philip Sobeck, commander of Military Sealift Command, said the initial plans would be executed by the end of 2026.
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In the fourth video in our CCA series, Breaking Defense looks in the details for the future fleet. For the full CCA video series click here.
The decision follows a similar one last year to extend the service life of the Arleigh Burke (DDG-51).
By Justin Katz
The Navy’s two major submarine programs would both face setbacks.
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The last LCS is named Pierre for the capitol city of South Dakota.
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A new government contracting notice says the ship will undergo maintenance from April 2025 through October 2026.
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The Korean company and Norwegian-owned American subsidiary have a history of working together.
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Accurate sensors are critical for armor units under fire
Maneuver formations face multifaceted threats that include kinetic force-on-force and non-kinetic effects such as electronic warfare.
Carlos Del Toro has repeatedly praised shipbuilders in South Korea and Japan for their abilities to keep construction efforts on time.
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Ships from nine key programs are facing delays, in some cases of up to three years, according to a new Navy review.
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“When we deviate from that schedule that’s been previously identified, that is where the ‘going cold’ starts to come into play,” said Lisa Papini, chairwoman of ACIBC. “And that’s where the concern is on that schedule.”
By Justin Katz
The document’s release comes several months later than expected and lays out seven lines of effort, including partnering with industry.
By Justin Katz
The letter says the Navy’s current shipbuilding plan violates statutes and demands an “updated” plan by next week.
By Justin Katz
Unmanned vessels will head to 4th Fleet this summer, with a mission to “deter the flow of drugs” into the US, according to a top Navy official.
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In this op-ed, Matthew Paxton of the Shipbuilders Council of America explains why the US needs to build up its Navy by increasing domestic shipbuilding.
By Matthew Paxton