OMB director rebukes shipbuilders over production delays
OMB Director Russ Vought pointed to large shipbuilding backlogs as one way defense contractors are benefiting from program delays.
Trump proposes $1.5 trillion defense budget, banking on $350 billion from reconciliation
The fiscal 2027 request, to be formally revealed Friday, marks the first time that base budget defense spending has hit the $1 trillion mark, with reconciliation funds on top of that.
Breaking Defense announces Breaking Defense Europe, a new, distinct, European edition
Breaking Defense Europe will launch May 4 with Tim Martin and Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo as co-editors.
Austal USA president to retire in June
“We are deeply grateful for Michelle’s vision, commitment, and the lasting impact that she has made on our organization,” Chris Chadwick, chairman of Austal USA’s board of managers, said in a statement announcing the change.
Navy chief calls for defense spending to hit ‘new normal’ of 4% GDP
“We need to make a dent into that,” Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle said of the Navy's 355-ship requirement. “I think the chairman, and I think the secretary of Navy and the secretary of War agree that that the Navy needs a budget commensurate with its mission set.”
Congress votes to reopen the government, with extra money for Wedgetail, Navy shipbuilding
The government shut down Oct. 1 after Congress failed to pass an FY26 budget.
Hanwha Defense taps Tom Anderson to run American shipbuilding arm
"This is a pivotal time for the Navy and U.S. shipbuilding writ large. Tom brings a wealth of experience and unique perspectives that will accelerate the delivery of novel solutions to our customers' most elusive industrial base challenges,” said Hanwha Defense USA President and CEO Mike Smith.
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3D vision is redefining how drones navigate without GPS
As “dirty” RF and contested environments proliferate, autonomy increasingly depends on resilient positioning.
White House’s new shipbuilding office moved to OMB, leader departs
The staffer leading the relatively new office, Ian Bennitt, announced his departure late Wednesday night on social media.
Navy’s 2026 shipbuilding budget seeks just 3 warships in base request, 16 in reconciliation
The heavy reliance on reconciliation to fund staple shipbuilding programs has rubbed both senior Republican and Democratic lawmakers the wrong way.
America’s maritime future depends on building our workforce today
Matt Sermon, head of the Navy’s Maritime Industrial Base Program, in this op-ed puts out the call for a larger shipbuilding workforce as a national security imperative.
Who’s Who in Defense: John Phelan, Secretary of the Navy
Secretary of the Navy John Phelan manages the readiness, development, and well-being of nearly one million Sailors, Marines, and civilian personnel within the Department of the Navy.
Modernizing defense enterprise IT without disrupting the mission
Government can’t stop to update systems, so modernization has to happen without interruptions.
Amid shortage, Navy recruiting program struggles to keep half first-year shipbuilders: Official
"Those folks are coming, and then we're attriting out way too quick," said Brett Seidle, the Navy’s acting acquisition executive.
New bill would create commission to investigate state of American shipbuilding
The bill, "Save Our Shipyards Act," is co-sponsored by a trio of bipartisan House members.
Trump announces new White House shipbuilding office
"To boost our defense industrial base, we are also going to resurrect the American shipbuilding industry, including commercial shipbuilding and military shipbuilding,” President Donald Trump told lawmakers during a joint session of Congress.
A shipbuilding action plan for the Trump administration
Former navy undersecretary Erik Raven lays out his recommendation for how Trump administration can push ahead on shipbuilding.