Justin Katz

Justin Katz

Reporter, Navy and Marine Corps

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. [email protected]

Stories by Justin Katz

New way of operating: Navy medicine prepares for a distributed fleet

New way of operating: Navy medicine prepares for a distributed fleet
New way of operating: Navy medicine prepares for a distributed fleet

The changes focus mainly on making standard medical equipment more suitable for use in a battlefield environment.

Navy’s 80 percent surge-readiness target is a ‘stretch goal,’ says CNO

Navy’s 80 percent surge-readiness target is a ‘stretch goal,’ says CNO
Navy’s 80 percent surge-readiness target is a ‘stretch goal,’ says CNO

“Each community [surface, submarines and aviation] will be looking at, how do they get to that 80 percent right now,” Adm. Lisa Franchetti told reporters.

In new letter to White House, senators drill down for info on ICE Pact

In new letter to White House, senators drill down for info on ICE Pact
In new letter to White House, senators drill down for info on ICE Pact

The letter, signed by Sens. Chris Murphy, Cindy Hyde-Smith and Patty Murray, calls the new security agreement “critical” and warns of Chinese investments in high north capabilities.”

Navy struggling to contain costs for Columbia-class sub program, says GAO

Navy struggling to contain costs for Columbia-class sub program, says GAO
Navy struggling to contain costs for Columbia-class sub program, says GAO

“The government could be responsible for hundreds of millions in additional construction costs for the lead submarine,” according to the Government Accountability Office.

Pentagon confirms a ‘new class’ of Chinese nuclear sub sank pierside

Pentagon confirms a ‘new class’ of Chinese nuclear sub sank pierside
Pentagon confirms a ‘new class’ of Chinese nuclear sub sank pierside

The analyst credited with initially spotting the sub said its location signals a “significant expansion” of China’s capacity for nuclear submarine production.

As Hurricane Helene looms, Pentagon prepares by moving ships and planes

As Hurricane Helene looms, Pentagon prepares by moving ships and planes
As Hurricane Helene looms, Pentagon prepares by moving ships and planes

The Navy said four destroyers left Mayport earlier this week to avoid the hurricane, and the Air Force has flown some high-priced fighter jets across the country.

Bipartisan duo of lawmakers to introduce ‘Ships for America Act’ following election

Bipartisan duo of lawmakers to introduce ‘Ships for America Act’ following election
Bipartisan duo of lawmakers to introduce ‘Ships for America Act’ following election

Both Sen. Mark Kelly and Rep. Mike Waltz have spent the past year publicly floating some of the ideas that will be included in the legislation.

Navy inks long awaited $9.4B deal with HII for 4 amphibious warships

Navy inks long awaited $9.4B deal with HII for 4 amphibious warships
Navy inks long awaited $9.4B deal with HII for 4 amphibious warships

The deal has been years in the making with lawmakers becoming increasingly more vocal urging the Navy to act.

Boeing subsidiary, Indian firm ink new agreement to produce unmanned vehicles: White House

Boeing subsidiary, Indian firm ink new agreement to produce unmanned vehicles: White House
Boeing subsidiary, Indian firm ink new agreement to produce unmanned vehicles: White House

The US and India have advanced several initiatives around defense cooperation in recent years.

Replenishment oiler ‘sustained damage’ operating in Middle East: Navy official

Replenishment oiler ‘sustained damage’ operating in Middle East: Navy official
Replenishment oiler ‘sustained damage’ operating in Middle East: Navy official

News of the Big Horn’s damage comes at a tenuous moment for the Navy’s aging support ship fleet.

General Dynamics inks $450M contract for Austal to build out sub facility

General Dynamics inks $450M contract for Austal to build out sub facility
General Dynamics inks $450M contract for Austal to build out sub facility

The deal is a milestone in Austal’s ongoing partnership with General Dynamics to offload some of the pressure on the submarine industrial base.

In new ‘Navigation Plan,’ CNO puts Navy’s targets on China’s 2027 deadline

In new ‘Navigation Plan,’ CNO puts Navy’s targets on China’s 2027 deadline
In new ‘Navigation Plan,’ CNO puts Navy’s targets on China’s 2027 deadline

Adm. Lisa Franchetti writes the Navy will “face deep strategic constraints” in the future short of any boost to its budget.

Norway’s Kongsberg to build new missile factory in Virginia

Norway’s Kongsberg to build new missile factory in Virginia
Norway’s Kongsberg to build new missile factory in Virginia

The Virginia factory will be the second missile production facility Kongsberg builds in the United States.

Ursa Major wins, matches $12.5M investment from DoD to improve solid rocket motor production

Ursa Major wins, matches $12.5M investment from DoD to improve solid rocket motor production
Ursa Major wins, matches $12.5M investment from DoD to improve solid rocket motor production

Ursa Major will match DoD’s $12.5 million investment bringing the total deal’s value up to $25 million.

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