Fielding LCS Minehunting Mission Package Now A ‘Key Priority’
The Navy recently completed a 3-week at-sea testing period for MCM USV and are awaiting the results before moving forward with a full-rate production contract.
Navy Needs Plan To Update Old Ships’ Weapons: Hill Staff
"What's missing at this point is what the Navy's modernization strategy is," the staffer said. The ships in question have enough margin for growth that they could accommodate upgrades, but how much does it cost to keep upgrading old ships? How does the cost:benefit ratio of such upgrades compare to spending the same amount on new vessels? The Navy's plan is appealing "philosophically," the staffer said, "but the devil's in the details."
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Constantly evolving aerial threats demand training that adapts accordingly
With potential adversaries no longer predictable, training must move beyond just live exercises and flight simulators.
Keep Ships Longer To Boost Fleet Size: 355 Ships By 2035
Instead of growing from 284 ships now to 355 in 2052-2055, the timeframe officials cited in the past, the Navy could reach its goal in 2032-2035, said Vice Adm. Thomas Moore, chief of Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA).