Trump-class battleships are ‘exactly’ what the Navy needs, SWO boss says
The Navy ran into design challenges with its next-generation destroyer, emphasizing the need for a larger battleship, according to Vice Adm. Brendan McLane.
Hurricane Michael Hits Coast Guard’s Largest Program, Leaving Devastation
The shipyard building the Coast Guard's biggest program, the $10 billion Offshore Patrol Cutter program, has been leveled by Hurricane Michael.
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Multi-channel data link reshapes Navy’s communications capabilities
The Network Tactical Common Data Link system enables secure comms and ISR for carrier strike groups and their air and naval assets.
Navy Railgun Ramps Up in Test Shots
PENTAGON: Consider 35 pounds of metal moving at Mach 5.8. Ten shots per minute. 1,000 shots before the barrel wears out under the enormous pressures. That’s the devastating firepower the Navy railgun program aims to deliver in the next two years, and they’re well on their way. “We continue to make great technical progress,” said […]
The Secret Is The Software For Sea Robots Vs. Mines
NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, MD: Pax River is a robot zoo today, showcasing unmanned vehicles from micro-mini-submarines — so small you can throw one like a football — to what appears to be a solar-powered canoe. More than 40 systems here from 30 projects and six nations were gathered by the US Office of […]