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.

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.

Solomons slap ‘moratorium’ on naval vessel visits; PM says USCG ship was OKd for entry, but…

Solomons slap ‘moratorium’ on naval vessel visits; PM says USCG ship was OKd for entry, but…
Solomons slap ‘moratorium’ on naval vessel visits; PM says USCG ship was OKd for entry, but…

Prime Minister Sogavare’s government claims that the “Solomon Islands have had unfortunate experiences of foreign naval vessels entering the country’s waters during the course of the year without diplomatic clearance granted, hence would like to avoid such incidents from reoccurring.”

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.

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.