Navy is down $1B in munitions from ops in Red Sea, says SECNAV

Navy is down $1B in munitions from ops in Red Sea, says SECNAV
Navy is down $1B in munitions from ops in Red Sea, says SECNAV

The dollar figure from the secretary comes as Speaker of the House Rep. Mike Johnson said he is ready to bring the supplemental funding bill the Navy needs passed to the floor for a vote.

Anduril, South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai announce new partnership for autonomous systems

Anduril, South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai announce new partnership for autonomous systems
Anduril, South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai announce new partnership for autonomous systems

US Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro has praised South Korean shipbuilders such as HD Hyundai at recent events, encouraging more participation with US industry.

Northrop Grumman-made part ‘significant’ contributor to sub delays: Navy secretary

Northrop Grumman-made part ‘significant’ contributor to sub delays: Navy secretary
Northrop Grumman-made part ‘significant’ contributor to sub delays: Navy secretary

“Now it [the Columbia-class submarine] is delayed by at least a year, leaving no more margin for failure for the rest of the decades-long procurement and delivery schedule,” said Rep. Ken Calvert, chair of the House Appropriations defense subcommittee.

SECNAV says 45-day shipbuilding review will be followed by another review

SECNAV says 45-day shipbuilding review will be followed by another review
SECNAV says 45-day shipbuilding review will be followed by another review

The added layer of bureaucracy comes as Navy brass prepares to testify in front of lawmakers.

From the Red Sea to AUKUS, a look at Sea Air Space day 1 and a preview of Day 2 [VIDEO]

From the Red Sea to AUKUS, a look at Sea Air Space day 1 and a preview of Day 2 [VIDEO]
From the Red Sea to AUKUS, a look at Sea Air Space day 1 and a preview of Day 2 [VIDEO]

Breaking Defense’s Aaron Mehta and Justin Katz cover the major news from the first day of Sea Air Space 2024 and look to day two.

Virginia class budget cut was a ‘real decision,’ not a political ploy: Navy comptroller

Virginia class budget cut was a ‘real decision,’ not a political ploy: Navy comptroller
Virginia class budget cut was a ‘real decision,’ not a political ploy: Navy comptroller

“It is not a Washington Monument ploy. It is a necessary moment that we… need to push through to actually get strategic outcomes,” said Russell Rumbaugh.

In South Korea, Del Toro courts major shipbuilders to set up shop in US

In South Korea, Del Toro courts major shipbuilders to set up shop in US
In South Korea, Del Toro courts major shipbuilders to set up shop in US

Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro in public has frequently referenced potential subsidies for foreign shipbuilders who establish stateside operations.

In stark warning, Navy secretary tells industry to deliver, not ‘goose your stock prices’

In stark warning, Navy secretary tells industry to deliver, not ‘goose your stock prices’
In stark warning, Navy secretary tells industry to deliver, not ‘goose your stock prices’

“[I] also want you to know that the Department of the Navy is holding companies accountable for poor performance and misconduct,” Secretary Carlos Del Toro said in an unusually pointed keynote speech.

Navy’s Del Toro orders ‘comprehensive’ shipbuilding review

Navy’s Del Toro orders ‘comprehensive’ shipbuilding review
Navy’s Del Toro orders ‘comprehensive’ shipbuilding review

The Navy secretary didn’t say what exactly prompted the review, but the announcement came hours after reports of potential delays with the service’s new frigate.

‘It’s hard’: Navy needs to be realistic about laser weapons, admiral says

‘It’s hard’: Navy needs to be realistic about laser weapons, admiral says
‘It’s hard’: Navy needs to be realistic about laser weapons, admiral says

There’s no lack of excitement in the Navy about the idea of an operational laser on a ship underway, but the service must be more “intellectually honest” about what’s possible, Rear Adm. Fred Pyle said at the Surface Navy Association’s annual symposium.

Global conflicts spur a ‘race’ to develop, field electronic warfare systems: Navy secretary

Global conflicts spur a ‘race’ to develop, field electronic warfare systems: Navy secretary
Global conflicts spur a ‘race’ to develop, field electronic warfare systems: Navy secretary

“It is imperative that we, in concert with our allies and partners, remain committed to prioritizing our warfighters’ freedom of action and ability to achieve spectrum superiority,” Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro said, citing the prominence of EW capabilities in Ukraine and the Middle East.

Navy’s Unmanned Task Force to close down with arrival of new Disruptive Capabilities Office

Navy’s Unmanned Task Force to close down with arrival of new Disruptive Capabilities Office
Navy’s Unmanned Task Force to close down with arrival of new Disruptive Capabilities Office

The panel’s work has been mostly classified, but was focused on linking useful unmanned tech to real operational issues.

Mullen, former Joint Chiefs chairman, to lead board for unmanned tech firm Saildrone

Mullen, former Joint Chiefs chairman, to lead board for unmanned tech firm Saildrone
Mullen, former Joint Chiefs chairman, to lead board for unmanned tech firm Saildrone

The recruitment of a former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is a major win for Saildrone, which has been building its profile in US Navy circles since 2020.

Navy stands up ‘Disruptive Capabilities Office’

Navy stands up ‘Disruptive Capabilities Office’
Navy stands up ‘Disruptive Capabilities Office’

Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro said the office will play a role in supporting the Pentagon’s new Replicator initiative.