Navy eyeing Littoral Combat Ships as ‘mothership’ for unmanned platforms, SecNav tells lawmakers
A letter obtained by Breaking Defense states the "current phase" of a Navy study will wrap up this year.
The fight for UNCLOS is back with the Indo-Pacific in mind
The treaty faces steep odds for formal ratification, but some lawmakers are latching onto the military's focus on the Indo-Pacific as a pretext.
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Turning R&D into reality to meet the challenges of the modern battlefield
Knowing when to build on commercial systems and when to develop something new can be the difference between parity and information dominance.
Rep. Luria wants shipyard funding boost in defense policy bill
“We need to make sure that we have a very … robust investment in our shipyards. I don't know if we can get that full amount," Luria said of a proposed shipyard supplemental.
After South China Sea Incidents, US Needs ‘Sustained’ Pacific Presence, Lawmaker Says
Rep. Elaine Luria and analysts say the US Navy must a play the long game when it comes to confronting China's territorial claims in the South China Sea.
What If The Bigger Shipbuilding Budget Just Doesn’t Come?
“The Navy’s going to have a huge problem,” Mark Cancian, a fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, said of the service’s likely budget squeeze.
Lawmakers Slam SecNav Modly, Pentagon Silent After Speech On USS Roosevelt
When Modly called the fired captain “stupid,” one sailor yelled “what the f*ck?” At another point, another sailor yelled, "he was trying to help us!" When Modly said Crozier’s letter left some sailors demoralized, another shouted "no, they weren't!"
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GPS: Still the gold standard in global navigation
The GPS network continues to prove its unmatched reliability, and it’s only getting stronger.
SecNav Again Blasts Huntington Ingalls On Ford Carriers
Navy Secretary Richard Spencer continues to lay into aircraft carrier builder Huntington Ingalls, as his acquisition chief tries to smooth things over on Capitol Hill.
Navy Secretary Rips Hill, Says Shipbuilder HI Has ‘No Idea’
Richard Spencer was taking no prisoners in remarks today, accusing Congress of failing to fund his plans and spreading "disinformation" about shipbuilding programs.
HASC Dems Press To Resume Korea Wargames; Trump Tweets Vs. Intel Community
Democrats challenged President Trump over his freeze on US military exercises with South Korea, while Trump lashed out on social media against intelligence officials who questioned his achievements.