Justin Katz

Justin Katz

Reporter, Navy and Marine Corps, Breaking Defense

Prior to joining Breaking Defense, Justin Katz reported on the Navy and Marine Corps as an associate editor for Inside Defense, where he focused on the services' largest acquisition programs and congressional committees overseeing them. Justin has also covered the federal government's cybersecurity policies and programs for FCW and a worked as a general news reporter in both Baltimore and Washington, D.C. Katz graduated from Flagler College in St. Augustine, Fla., in 2015 with a degree in communications focusing on journalism and is a native of Long Island, N.Y. jkatz@breakingmedia.com

Stories by Justin Katz

Navy conducts live test of resupply drones for ashore, at-sea missions

Navy conducts live test of resupply drones for ashore, at-sea missions
Navy conducts live test of resupply drones for ashore, at-sea missions

The Navy and Marine Corps have sought unmanned resupply capabilities for years, but the acquisition process and exquisite requirements have slowed the process of bringing the technology to the fleet.

Attack sub Pasadena returns to fleet after schedule delays

Attack sub Pasadena returns to fleet after schedule delays
Attack sub Pasadena returns to fleet after schedule delays

The Pasadena’s availability was done as part of a pilot project for a service-wide effort to improve the four public shipyard’s efficacy.

Navy prepares to issue major unmanned research, development contract

Navy prepares to issue major unmanned research, development contract
Navy prepares to issue major unmanned research, development contract

The contract will focus on a wide range of research and development areas across the Navy’s unmanned portfolio.

Christopher Grady, nominee for military’s No. 2 officer, is no ‘creature of the Pentagon’

Christopher Grady, nominee for military’s No. 2 officer, is no ‘creature of the Pentagon’
Christopher Grady, nominee for military’s No. 2 officer, is no ‘creature of the Pentagon’

As the Biden administration cuts it close with critical post, one analyst said Grady is a former fleet operator versed in “the challenges of dealing with day-to-day activities to counter adversaries and deter aggression.”

Navy projects $300M annual savings in new aviation plan

Navy projects $300M annual savings in new aviation plan
Navy projects $300M annual savings in new aviation plan

Navy aviation’s future “vision” sees China as dominant threat to be countered.

With Connecticut stuck In Guam, spotlight is back on Navy’s shipyard plans

With Connecticut stuck In Guam, spotlight is back on Navy’s shipyard plans
With Connecticut stuck In Guam, spotlight is back on Navy’s shipyard plans

“We’ve heard these are national treasures,” Rep. John Garamendi said of the military’s maintenance depots. “And yet, the … organic industrial base infrastructure is chronically underfunded to the point these facilities are relics of the past.”

Navy’s Unmanned Ships Sail With US Ally In The Middle East

Navy’s Unmanned Ships Sail With US Ally In The Middle East
Navy’s Unmanned Ships Sail With US Ally In The Middle East

New Horizon was the first exercise conducted by a Navy task force focused on unmanned in partnership with the Bahrain Defense Force.

From Lease To Own: Marines Get Two MQ-9 Reapers Of Their Own

From Lease To Own: Marines Get Two MQ-9 Reapers Of Their Own
From Lease To Own: Marines Get Two MQ-9 Reapers Of Their Own

Taking possession of two MQ-9A is a significant mile marker in the Marine Corps’ efforts to establish its No. 2 acquisition priority, MUX.

What Is The King Stallion, The Marine Corps’ Heavy-Lift Helo?

What Is The King Stallion, The Marine Corps’ Heavy-Lift Helo?
What Is The King Stallion, The Marine Corps’ Heavy-Lift Helo?

The CH-53K has had a rough two years filled with testing issues and schedule delays, but it executed a real mission in September.

VCNO: Loss of Bonhomme Richard Was ‘Clearly Preventable’

VCNO: Loss of Bonhomme Richard Was ‘Clearly Preventable’
VCNO: Loss of Bonhomme Richard Was ‘Clearly Preventable’

The Navy has identified 36 individuals with some level of culpability for the loss of a $3.5 billion warship.

Senate Committee Warns Navy Against ‘Unneeded Risk’ In Second Frigate Shipyard

Senate Committee Warns Navy Against ‘Unneeded Risk’ In Second Frigate Shipyard
Senate Committee Warns Navy Against ‘Unneeded Risk’ In Second Frigate Shipyard

A second shipyard for the Constellation-class frigate has long been discussed between the Navy and Congress, but when to move forward has always been a point of contention.

Senate Committee Aims To Boost Pentagon’s Budget By $24B With Eyes On China

Senate Committee Aims To Boost Pentagon’s Budget By $24B With Eyes On China
Senate Committee Aims To Boost Pentagon’s Budget By $24B With Eyes On China

The Senate Appropriations Committee’s new defense spending bill adds $2.5 billion focused on capabilities in the INDO-PACOM region.

Navy Secretary’s New Guidance Puts The Target On China

Navy Secretary’s New Guidance Puts The Target On China
Navy Secretary’s New Guidance Puts The Target On China

Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro’s new strategic guidance makes abundantly clear the service now views China as its top competitor, more so than Russia.

Attack Sub Connecticut Strikes Unknown Object At Sea

Attack Sub Connecticut Strikes Unknown Object At Sea
Attack Sub Connecticut Strikes Unknown Object At Sea

The Navy says none of the crew sustained life threatening injuries.

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