Navy’s mine-hunting package gets green light, ready for use on LCS
The mine countermeasures mission packages replaces the Navy's legacy Avenger-class mine countermeasures ships, among other platforms.
Former Austal CEO, two others indicted for accounting fraud
Craig Perciavalle resigned as Austal’s CEO in 2021.
Satellites at the center: Inside the Pentagon’s next-gen space architecture
From emerging data networks to missile tracking and cyber resilience, Breaking Defense’s latest eBook brings together essential reporting on the evolving role of satellites in national security.
Navy eyeing Littoral Combat Ships as ‘mothership’ for unmanned platforms, SecNav tells lawmakers
A letter obtained by Breaking Defense states the "current phase" of a Navy study will wrap up this year.
GAO finds Navy ships having more problems, less steaming time over past decade
Navy officials told GAO that supply chain shortages, worsened by COVID-19, have only made things more difficult.
Navy gives initial green light for first unmanned surface vehicle to join the fleet
The mine countermeasures USV is one piece of tech designed keep Navy ships safe from undersea mines.
Congress must deliver an NDAA that meets the world as it is: Rep. Wittman
"Russia is watching us. China is watching us. Our allies are watching us — and they all want to see how seriously America is taking security in this destabilized world," writes Rep. Rob Wittman in a new op-ed.
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Winning the cognitive domain — A methodology built for democratic constraints
The challenge for Western democratic institutions is not a lack of capability — it is a structural one.
Navy’s new shipbuilding plan offers three paths to Congress
The service is offering lawmakers three different ship procurement profiles, a deviation from past long-range plans.
Don’t scrap LCS now that they are finally useful: Luria
“The LCS has not been a platform that has achieved its goal. We all know that,” Rep. Elaine Luria, D-Va., told Breaking Defense. “But it is a platform that can do low-end missions. So if you get rid of the LCS's, what are you going to replace them?”
After loss to French firm, Lockheed eyes combat system, corvette deals with Greeks
Formal country-to-country negotiations are expected to begin in the coming weeks, a Lockheed rep said.
To keep LCS going, new captain sees ‘sailor-centric’ self-reliance strategy
“When the bullets start flying... I can't wait to send somebody out there. I need somebody there now,” said Capt. Khary Hembree-Bey, program manager for LCS fleet introduction and sustainment.
Navy finds fix for ‘unacceptable’ LCS issue; taxpayers likely to cover half of costs
The Navy has fixed one ship, but doesn't know how long it'll take to get the full LCS fleet to top speed.
Navy Unveils Surprise Plan For Littoral Combat Ships
Every LCS will be equipped with the new Naval Strike Missile as well as either anti-submarine or anti-mine capabilities within 18 months, CNO Adm. Michael Gilday told the HAC-D today.
Huge Navy Exercise Helps Admirals Decide How to Remake Fleet
“We are going to do a live-fire offensive exercise,” Rear Adm. Jim Aiken, Carrier Strike Group 3 commander told reporters Tuesday. “We are going to use the unmanned surface, unmanned air, and manned air and surface to provide a targeting solution.”
They’re Back: US Subs To Carry Harpoon Ship-Killer Missiles
The effort falls in line with Pentagon efforts to deploy more punch at longer ranges, a clear recognition of the growing ability of China and Russia to keep American and forces at a stand-off distance