After loss to French firm, Lockheed eyes combat system, corvette deals with Greeks
Formal country-to-country negotiations are expected to begin in the coming weeks, a Lockheed rep said.
To keep LCS going, new captain sees ‘sailor-centric’ self-reliance strategy
“When the bullets start flying... I can't wait to send somebody out there. I need somebody there now,” said Capt. Khary Hembree-Bey, program manager for LCS fleet introduction and sustainment.
Navy unveils latest concept for future destroyer, DDG(X)
The service has settled on upgrading the hull form, maintaining the combat systems of its Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyers. The hull form in the concept isn't final, however.
SCO ends Project Overlord, shifts unmanned vessels to Navy
The program produced four vessels that will now be at the Navy’s disposal.
For unmanned vessels, Navy still working out maintenance strategy
Sensors could provide a solution, but before that the Navy must defend its unmanned ambitions before skeptical lawmakers.
Citing ‘unprecedented complexity,’ SWO boss calls for systemic revamps in fleet
The admiral’s new paper calls for changes in acquisition offices, requirements directorates in tandem with the operational fleet.
Destroyer Preble to get Lockheed high-energy laser in 2022
Planned HELIOS installation comes amid congressional scrutiny of the tech and tightening contract deadlines.
Raytheon to start backfitting destroyers with SPY-6 radar
The new radar represents a significant jump in capability from the flight IIA's current technology.
How COVID-19 changed Navy ops, according to SWO boss
The most senior surface warfare officer in the Navy says COVID-19 has forced more self-reliance.
Navy, Air Force flight stats have been dive bombing for two decades: CBO
The military's decline in flight hours and aircraft availability has remained a hot topic for lawmakers for several years.