New Navy office to dismantle nuclear carriers has ‘a century’ of work ahead: Admiral
Breaking Defense previously reported on the monumental task facing the Navy in the first-ever dismantling of a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.
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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An autonomy blueprint is essential to keep legacy platforms relevant in modern warfare
It’s about improving existing platforms with autonomy, and applying AI, edge computing, quantum encryption, and sensor fusion.
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).