HII, Shield AI ink partnership to advance drone autonomy software
The new partnership focuses on HII’s Odyssey software suite and Shield AI’s Hivemind mission autonomy software.
Shipbuilder HII unveils Romulus unmanned surface vessel
The first Romulus is expected to be completed in about 12 months and once production is up and running, the company expects to build up to six vessels concurrently and deliver four or five per year.
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Breaking the Pentagon’s new bottleneck of time
As threats evolve, the winning model ties digital engineering to manufacturing capacity and a reindustrialized supply chain.
MQ-4C Triton green-lit for initial operations despite ‘open deficiencies’: Pentagon watchdog
“This occurred because the Navy determined that the MQ‑4C Triton was beneficial to the fleet despite the open deficiencies and therefore declared Initial Operational Capability (IOC) in August 2023 before conducting” initial operational test and evaluation (IOT&E), according to a new government audit.
White House taps new STRATCOM chief, No. 2 Marine Corps officer
If confirmed, Navy Vice Adm. Richard Correll will follow Air Force Gen. Anthony Cotton as the combatant commander.
EXCLUSIVE: Navy taps four aerospace primes to design autonomous drone wingmen
Boeing, Northrop Grumman, General Atomics and Anduril are all in line to produce conceptual designs for the Navy’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, according to a Navy slide reviewed by Breaking Defense.
SECNAV moves to consolidate Navy’s unmanned offices, pauses ‘all’ robotic contracting activities
John Phelan's memo follows a number of moves by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as well as Army leadership to reduce and consolidate the number of sprawling offices and staffs throughout the Department of Defense.
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The uncrewed revolution: MQ-9B and Gambit Series forge a path to regional air dominance
The MQ-9B and Gambit Series represent parallel capabilities that address global challenges for security head-on.
‘Be uncomfortable’: Navy wants new USV to challenge the ‘status quo’
In an exclusive interview with Breaking Defense, two senior Navy officials said they’re willing to accept some industry friction and take “calculated risks” to get the Modular Attack Surface Craft program right.
Canada names Hanwha, Thyssenkrupp as ‘qualified suppliers’ for new submarine program
Canada said it eventually plans to purchase up to a dozen new subs, with a reported price tag of $60 billion CAD ($43.5 billion USD), to replace the Royal Canadian Navy's current Victoria-class boats.
Navy, RTX complete first live test of SPY-6(V)4 radar
“The successful live demonstration of the SPY-6(V)4 radar is a major step forward in advancing the capabilities of today’s fleet and supporting allied operations worldwide,” Barbara Borgonovi, president of Naval Power at Raytheon, said in a statement.
SECNAV orders new Naval Rapid Capabilities Office, shuts down offices
“The NRCO will serve as the single accountable organization spanning all naval warfare domains, responsible for the rapid assessment, execution, fielding and transition of urgent solutions within a three-year timeframe to ensure U.S. maritime supremacy,” according to a memo signed by John Phelan.
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Not just selling into the kingdom, but building partnership with Saudi Arabia’s defense industry
Partnerships with outside industry are a cornerstone of the kingdom’s ambitious growth strategy.
Bridging the gap: Why the Navy put an admiral in charge at Norfolk Naval Shipyard
The Navy's public shipyards have historically been commanded by captains. A new pilot program at Norfolk may change that precedent permanently.
Fire extinguished on US Navy amphib New Orleans, operating near Japan
The cause of the fire is under investigation, as the Navy said two sailors were treated for minor injuries.
The Navy’s nuclear comms plane: What is the EC-130J Phoenix II?
The Navy's upcoming aircraft for nuclear command and control has a new name and team of contractors selected, but potentially one less mission than its predecessor.
USV maker Seasats says drone came within meters of Chinese warship during Pacific transit
“It’s pretty common to pass within five or 10 miles of a tanker — in the middle of ocean, there’s really not much traffic going on,” said CEO Mike Flanigan. But “for 20 minutes, we basically were shadowed by a Chinese destroyer very closely.”