Navy awards HII $913 million contract for aircraft carrier Truman’s mid-life overhaul
The mid-life overhauls usually take a carrier out of operations for roughly four years.
DoD Melds Four Commands For Multi-Domain Data Sharing Test
The exercise, taking place this weekend off of the East Coast, will test Pentagon thinking about how to link air and sea assets against 4th and 5th generation threats.
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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.
Two Carriers & Marine Amphib Converge On Mid East; Patriots Too
"We’re gonna keep them for awhile," in the wake of a deadly rocket attack on Camp Taji in Iraq which killed two American troops and one British service member earlier this week, the head of Central Command said today.
Breaking D’s 2019 Top Five: From Multi-Domain Ops To Killer Robots
Breaking D has been at the forefront in reporting the Pentagon's shift toward a new way of war, Multi-Domain Operations, since Day 1.
Fire Aboard USS Iwo Jima: Another Repair Setback For Navy
The damage was contained, the Navy says, but the incident raises new concerns as the service struggles with a repair backlog.
All 6 East Coast Carriers In Dock, Not Deployed: Hill Asks Why
As the Navy scrambles to get enough parts and people to move carriers back out to sea, it's facing a crowded waterfront at Norfolk.
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Constantly evolving aerial threats demand training that adapts accordingly
With potential adversaries no longer predictable, training must move beyond just live exercises and flight simulators.
Navy May Scrap Goal of 355 Ships; 310 Is Likely
The Navy, facing a budget crunch in the near future, is looking for more punch from fewer ships, a top Admiral says.
The Navy Is Back In Iceland, But Left Its Carrier At Home
The 2nd Fleet wants to “decentralize decision making and allow the on-scene commander to take the initiative,” Vice Adm. Andrew Lewis says.
Budget Battle Could Delay Carrier Refueling, Limit Deployments
If Congress fails to pass the 2020 budget, the Navy will have to delay necessary repairs on two nuclear-powered carriers, further stretching the fleet at a critical time.
Pentagon, Navy, In Dark About Trump’s USS Truman Decision
The Defense Secretary was given a last-minute heads-up about the White House's demand to keep the USS Harry S. Truman afloat, and the Navy scrambled Wednesday morning to change its message to Congress.
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Next-generation KC-390 Millennium expands multimission options for air forces
The jet-powered transport’s speed, survivability and multi-mission agility position it as a viable option to the C-130 for the US and NATO allies.
F-35C Readiness Rises, Navy Fighter Shortfall Fades
While the Air Force bet the farm on F-35, the Navy put its airpower eggs in multiple baskets, from legacy fighters to new drones.
Navy Needs Cyber Secretary, Wouldn’t Say No To Truman Refueling: SecNav Spencer
In future wars, "one of our battles is going to be just getting off of the pier," the Navy's top civilian said, because of cyber attacks against Navy forces and infrastructure.
Navy Unveils Record Budget, Pushing Above 300 Ships
The US Navy now says it'll reach 355 ships by 2034, while whacking F-35Bs and a carrier from its five-year plan. What's the strategy?
US ‘Gets Its Ass Handed To It’ In Wargames: Here’s A $24 Billion Fix
Warships sink. Bases burn. F-35s die on the runway. Can $24 billion a year -- 3.3 % of the Pentagon budget -- fix the problem?