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

Delays on CVN-80 reignites anxiety in shipbuilding base about lasting damage of COVID-19

Delays on CVN-80 reignites anxiety in shipbuilding base about lasting damage of COVID-19
Delays on CVN-80 reignites anxiety in shipbuilding base about lasting damage of COVID-19

The head of a shipbuilding trade association says future delays could provoke layoffs in the industrial base.

Uncharted waters: Navy navigating first-ever dismantling of nuclear-powered carrier

Uncharted waters: Navy navigating first-ever dismantling of nuclear-powered carrier
Uncharted waters: Navy navigating first-ever dismantling of nuclear-powered carrier

The challenges for the Navy to dispose of the former USS Enterprise have driven the service to stand up a new office to deal both with “The Big E” and the pipeline of Nimitz-class carriers to come.

AUKUS nations test undersea unmanned tech in defense of critical infrastructure

AUKUS nations test undersea unmanned tech in defense of critical infrastructure
AUKUS nations test undersea unmanned tech in defense of critical infrastructure

The exercise between the US, UK and Australia comes just weeks after a trio of European nations said their respective subsea infrastructure had been damaged.

US Navy sub boss reveals new details on AUKUS Virginia class sub sales to Australia

US Navy sub boss reveals new details on AUKUS Virginia class sub sales to Australia
US Navy sub boss reveals new details on AUKUS Virginia class sub sales to Australia

Vice Adm. Bill Houston said the sales of in-service Virginia-class subs will be in 2032, 2035 and a newly produced sub in 2038.

Navy planning to execute 3-year Ohio-class sub life extensions

Navy planning to execute 3-year Ohio-class sub life extensions
Navy planning to execute 3-year Ohio-class sub life extensions

A senior Navy officer cautioned that the plans could still be changed if necessary.

Senate confirms Navy, Air Force chiefs, Marine Corps assistant commandant

Senate confirms Navy, Air Force chiefs, Marine Corps assistant commandant
Senate confirms Navy, Air Force chiefs, Marine Corps assistant commandant

Navy Adm. Lisa Franchetti and Air Force Gen. David Allvin have been confirmed as the respective top officers of the Navy and Air Force. Lt. Gen. Christopher Mahoney was also promoted to general and confirmed as the assistant commandant of the Marine Corps.

With Gen. Smith hospitalized, a 3-star is in command of Marine Corps

With Gen. Smith hospitalized, a 3-star is in command of Marine Corps
With Gen. Smith hospitalized, a 3-star is in command of Marine Corps

The Marine Corps lacks a confirmed assistant commandant due to ongoing gridlock in the Senate.

Navy’s future fleet’s price tag grows 5-10%, despite ship mix not changing: CBO

Navy’s future fleet’s price tag grows 5-10%, despite ship mix not changing: CBO
Navy’s future fleet’s price tag grows 5-10%, despite ship mix not changing: CBO

The increased cost compared to the previous year’s shipbuilding plan was driven by the rising price in submarines.

Rep. Courtney: Lawmakers cannot ‘fumble the ball’ on getting AUKUS provisions passed

Rep. Courtney: Lawmakers cannot ‘fumble the ball’ on getting AUKUS provisions passed
Rep. Courtney: Lawmakers cannot ‘fumble the ball’ on getting AUKUS provisions passed

A number of lawmakers met with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese this morning on Capitol Hill following the Aussie’s Wednesday meetings and reception at the White House.

As Albanese visits Biden, Navy tells lawmakers 4 AUKUS legislative proposals are ‘critical’

As Albanese visits Biden, Navy tells lawmakers 4 AUKUS legislative proposals are ‘critical’
As Albanese visits Biden, Navy tells lawmakers 4 AUKUS legislative proposals are ‘critical’

President Joe Biden and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will only hold general discussions about AUKUS today, administration officials told reporters.

Strategic forces commission stops short of endorsing controversial SLCM-N program

Strategic forces commission stops short of endorsing controversial SLCM-N program
Strategic forces commission stops short of endorsing controversial SLCM-N program

The panel’s leaders described the need for a capability similar to the Navy research program, but declined to pick “winners and losers,” its chairwoman said.

‘Ridiculous’: Navy comptroller on contractors stiff arming his auditors

‘Ridiculous’: Navy comptroller on contractors stiff arming his auditors
‘Ridiculous’: Navy comptroller on contractors stiff arming his auditors

Russell Rumbaugh said at least two prime contractors have just recently snubbed his team while they attempted to take stock of government property.

Marines to formally stand up second of 3 Marine Littoral Regiments in November

Marines to formally stand up second of 3 Marine Littoral Regiments in November
Marines to formally stand up second of 3 Marine Littoral Regiments in November

The name change, which will take place Nov. 15, follows an agreement signed in January between the US and Japan under which Tokyo formally agreed to allow the 12th Marine Littoral Regiment to be stationed in Okinawa by 2025.

SOUTHCOM program trains South American partners on C-130 maintenance

SOUTHCOM program trains South American partners on C-130 maintenance
SOUTHCOM program trains South American partners on C-130 maintenance

The program is based off a similar concept being executed in US European Command.

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