How to strain your fleet: Inside the Navy’s global training exercise
The Navy invited reporters to Norfolk, Va., to witness parts of Large Scale Exercise 2025, the third iteration of its global training event.
DoD considering ‘czar’ roles for key Navy, Air Force programs: Sources
The new positions, covering submarines and a number of Air Force programs, would report directly to the deputy defense secretary, numerous sources told Breaking Defense.
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Senators move to block Pentagon from laying off public shipyard workers
The legislation comes as the White House has slashed headcount at virtually every agency across the federal government.
Navy plans to find second shipbuilder for its landing craft program — again
Navy budget documents indicate the service plans to spend $295 million to “procure 9 additional LCU craft and develop a second shipyard.”
Four shipyards across ICE Pact nations to jointly pursue US Arctic Security Cutter program
“Together, the four companies represent the world’s premier icebreaker shipbuilding companies,” the shipbuilders said in a joint statement.
US Coast Guard says it chased off Chinese icebreaker
The Chinese ship's "unannounced/seemingly unapproved presence" in American waters is "concerning and outside international norms," said a senior officer for an American icebreaker.
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Navy looks for ideas to ‘swiftly prototype’ new USVs
The service's solicitation emphasizes a need for an unmanned surface vessel that can be fielded and mass produced within 18 months of a contract award.
Navy begins inducting T-45 trainer aircraft for service life extensions
The T-45 is facing “significant aircraft, engine, and component obsolescence issues. These issues are projected to dramatically increase operating costs and aircraft availability by 2030,” according to Navy budget documents.
CNO nominee Adm. Caudle says he’ll look ‘hard’ at whether to ‘walk away’ from sub Boise
Adm. Daryl Caudle characterized the USS Boise's story as "unacceptable" and a "dagger in my heart as a submarine officer."
Navy’s shipyard revamp strategy evolves amid obstacles, years into $20B effort
The two senior officials overseeing the Navy's shipyard revamp told Breaking Defense that the shipyards one day should return submarines to the fleet 90 days faster than they do today.
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L3Harris unveils ‘wolf pack’ munitions with eyes on Marine Corps program
L3Harris has spent 10 years designing and developing the munitions and completed more than 40 test flights to date, with additional flights planned for this year.
White House’s new shipbuilding office moved to OMB, leader departs
The staffer leading the relatively new office, Ian Bennitt, announced his departure late Wednesday night on social media.
SASC defense policy bill adds billions for Arleigh Burke destroyer, Sentinel ICBM programs
The Senate Armed Services Committee passed its version of the National Defense Authorization Act last week, but details of a $32 billion boost to the topline were only revealed today.
‘What’s the signal?’: One year since ICE Pact, the agreement’s future remains unclear
Former President Joe Biden presented ICE Pact last year as a pathway to compete with Russian and Chinese icebreaker production. President Donald Trump has continued the effort, but with a twist.