Why sending a US Navy hospital ship to Gaza would be very difficult but ‘not impossible’

Why sending a US Navy hospital ship to Gaza would be very difficult but ‘not impossible’
Why sending a US Navy hospital ship to Gaza would be very difficult but ‘not impossible’

Analysts told Breaking Defense it would take weeks for a ship to reach the Middle East, and actually getting patients aboard presents myriad logistical, diplomatic and security problems.

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With new $867M contract, Austal begins work on replacements for Navy’s storied hospital ships

With new $867M contract, Austal begins work on replacements for Navy’s storied hospital ships
With new $867M contract, Austal begins work on replacements for Navy’s storied hospital ships

Larry Ryder, an Austal executive, told Breaking Defense the first EMS will begin construction in 2025.

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Austal envisions smaller, more agile hospital ships to replace Navy legends

Austal envisions smaller, more agile hospital ships to replace Navy legends
Austal envisions smaller, more agile hospital ships to replace Navy legends

The Navy’s hospital ships have served it well for decades but what’s next? Austal may have an answer.

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No COVID-19 Test Kits For Navy Ships At Sea EXCLUSIVE

No COVID-19 Test Kits For Navy Ships At Sea EXCLUSIVE
No COVID-19 Test Kits For Navy Ships At Sea EXCLUSIVE

DoD is slated to receive $8.3 billion to fight COVID-19 in new White House request, as positive virus tests for military personnel jump to 49.

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Navy Readies Ships To Help Hurricane Florence Victims

Navy Readies Ships To Help Hurricane Florence Victims
Navy Readies Ships To Help Hurricane Florence Victims

As the Navy sorties 30 ships from Norfolk and surrounding bases, a few ships will be heading back in short order to assist in the cleanup. The amphibious ships USS Kearsarge and USS Arlington, along with hospital ship USNS Comfort, have all loaded up on supplies and have put out to sea.

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HASC Rejects JSTARS Recap, Speeds Up Ships

HASC Rejects JSTARS Recap, Speeds Up Ships
HASC Rejects JSTARS Recap, Speeds Up Ships

The House Armed Services Committee rejected the Air Force’s strategy to replace the E-8 JSTARS and questioned its plan for the EC-130H Compass Call, even as it accelerated Navy shipbuilding.

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