Anduril launches new shipyard to manufacture components for Virginia-class subs
Anduril's Arsenal-2 is positioned to produce “complex components and large scale assemblies” for the vessels, according to the firm.
Navy launches Robotics and Autonomous Systems Warfighting Development Center
RASWDC is in the process of developing a phased implementation plan to tackle issues like command structure, mission relationships and resource requirements.
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Navy selects captain as new chief of information
Capt. Tamara Lawrence, the current acting chief of information, will take over the post traditionally held by a rear admiral.
First Trump-class battleship could cost more than $23B: CBO
The Congressional Budget Office estimates that 15 nuclear-powered battleships would cost $275 billion.
Navy renews Saildrone’s counter-drug mission in the Caribbean, Eastern Pacific
The task order extension will keep Voyager USVs operating in the Caribbean and the Eastern Pacific.
A Navy carrier is about to deploy with a robot ship. Could it change the service forever?
Experts said that this deployment could lay the foundation for how the Navy develops its concept of operations for unmanned systems.
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House pushes Navy to nail down battleship design details
Multiple lawmakers have questioned the value of the battleship in recent weeks, often citing the expected cost of the vessel.
Strait of Hormuz escort missions would ‘exceed’ Navy’s capacity, CNO says
President Donald Trump had floated the idea of a naval escort months ago, but Adm. Daryl Caudle said today it would be a "very challenging mission."
Navy, Marine Corps back longer amphib readiness cycles, request more ships
The Navy currently utilizes a 36-month Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP), but leaders want to stretch it to 56 months.
Gerald R. Ford to return from historic deployment on Saturday: CNO
Aircraft from Carrier Air Wing 8 embarked on the Ford returned to their home naval air stations on Monday.
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After Middle East ops, Navy to start feeling funding crunch this summer: CNO
The aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford is expected to face increased maintenance due to its extended deployment.
Trump-class Battleship will get same nuclear reactor as Ford aircraft carrier
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle confirmed the battleship would share several design features with the USS Ford.
Navy, Marine Corps weighing force generation model revamp for amphibs
Navy and Marine Corps leaders said they are considering shaking up the 36-month Optimized Fleet Response plan, in lieu of a longer cycle that can accommodate two deployments.
F/A-XX fighter downselect coming in August: CNO
The competition for the Navy's sixth-generation fighter contract has narrowed to Northrop Grumman and Boeing.