“The reason why the final gaps in funding were … discovered and actually reported to the Congress is largely because there was a six- to seven-month gap associated with the continuing resolution that the Congress imposed upon the executive branch, and their [Congress] failure to pass budgets on time,” Carlos Del Toro told reporters.
Industry and the Pentagon always have their disagreements. But those usually stay behind closed doors.
Why edge and endpoint security can’t be an afterthought.
Ship counts were clearly on the mind of US Navy officials this year as they made numerous plays to bolster the fleet in novel ways.
The bill has support from Mike Waltz, who's expected to be incoming President Donald Trump's national security advisor.
“I know he really cares about it, and having him in the White House as the National Security Advisor, in my view is a very positive thing,” Sen. Mark Kelly said of the bill's first cosponsor, Rep. Mike Waltz.
Rear Adm. Philip Sobeck, commander of Military Sealift Command, said the initial plans would be executed by the end of 2026.
Reducing cognitive overload on warfighters while improving “time to trust” for autonomous systems is a matter of design.
The Navy's cruiser modernization program has seen its share of problems and been a point of contention for lawmakers.
The decision follows a similar one last year to extend the service life of the Arleigh Burke (DDG-51).
"The safety of our sailors is our top concern, and we must immediately understand any risks associated with the faulty work,” said four top leaders of the House Armed Services Committee.
The deal has been years in the making with lawmakers becoming increasingly more vocal urging the Navy to act.
“Tactical operating system” for warfighters has evolved to provide more situational awareness of the battlefield.
The Navy's two major submarine programs would both face setbacks.
The contract is a major win for the South Korean firm, which only recently won approval from the US Navy to do such work.
The last LCS is named Pierre for the capitol city of South Dakota.
In this op-ed, Matthew Paxton of the Shipbuilders Council of America explains why the US needs to build up its Navy by increasing domestic shipbuilding.