The US-ROK test case: Can visas and rules unlock American shipbuilding?
With $150 billion at stake and South Korean companies prepared to invest, focused skilled visas and clear legal guidance can help unlock US shipbuilding capacity.
Australia commits to $8 billion investment towards naval shipbuilding, AUKUS prep
More broadly Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles pledged to continue to increase defence spending to record levels to deliver the capabilities Australia needs.
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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.
Hanwha to invest $5 billion to improve infrastructure at Philadelphia shipyard
The investment will be used for the installation of two additional docks and three quays to increase capacity at Hanwha Philly, according to the announcement.
The Navy secretary’s misguided war on profits
In this op-ed, Bill Greenwalt of AEI pushes back on Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro's recent criticisms of industry.
Report Sheds Light On Changes To Navy’s Constellation Class
The report provides specific details about the design changes Fincantieri made to the parent design they proposed for the FFG(X) competition.
Navy Wants Frigate Now, Despite Esper Review
“I see no scenario where frigate isn't a major player where we're heading,” Navy acquisition chief says.
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Bombardier Defense stands ready to support the U.S. military
The solution starts with an outstanding portfolio of Challenger and Global aircraft, recognized as the world’s top-performing business jets.
‘Core’ Battle Is US, Allies Vs. Corrupt Dictators: Rep. Smith
WASHINGTON: This city’s fixation on how much stuff the Pentagon should buy is distracting us from the “core ideological struggle” against corrupt dictatorships, said the top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee. Numerical targets like a 355-ship Navy — now enshrined in law — or a 500,000 active soldier Army are not only unaffordable […]
Let’s Get Digital: Hondo Geurts Wants Ships For Less $$
SAN DIEGO: Newport News Shipbuilding is reaping “huge savings” on the next Ford-class carrier, the Kennedy, through “creative” use of digital models instead of paper plans, the new head of Navy acquisition told reporters today. It’s an approach that can increase efficiency and reduce costs on all big Navy programs, said assistant secretary James “Hondo” […]
Frigate Design Awards By April; $950M Max, VLS Mandatory
UPDATED with CNO comment on importance of program CRYSTAL CITY: By the end of March, the Navy will award four to six contracts for “conceptual” designs of a future frigate. That ship that must cost under $950 million, have “Grade A shock hardening” on key systems to survive blasts, and carry at least 16 Vertical Launch […]
Industrial Base Analysis Picks Up Steam; Recommendations To White House By April
WASHINGTON: President Trump’s sweeping review of the national security industrial base — from shipbuilding to microchips, strategic minerals to vaccines — is almost halfway done. A score of working groups across the government, not just the Pentagon, will submit their draft recommendations this month and next, an administration official briefed on the review tells me. Then […]
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Threat warning and survivability in the modern battlespace
Protecting warfighters requires fast, accurate, and dependable systems that work flawlessly to military standards.
Canadian Navy Competition Previews US Frigate Fight
The contest to build Canada’s next warship just kicked into high gear, and it’s a preview of the US Navy’s own frigate competition, with many of the same players. Earlier today — ahead of other competitors and the official deadline — Lockheed Martin and BAE Systems officially submitted the Type 26 frigate, which BAE is […]