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Why the US Navy wants to retire eight ships early
The Navy wants to retire three cruisers, three amphibs and two Independence LCSs early — even though Congress saved four of these eight ships last year.
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Navy’s 2024 plan backs long-range weapons, shrinks amphibious fleet
The Navy’s 2024 budget prioritizes long-range weapons and communications upgrades while divesting of amphibious ships.
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In AUKUS, Navy eyes a full-service submarine garage in Asia-Pacific
Leaders are slated to announce details of the landmark agreement next week, as some U.S. lawmakers are wary of the industrial practicalities.
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Surface force lays out tech development timeline for industry
The surface fleet is clear on what capabilities it will develop in the next three five-year budgeting periods, even as future force plans are under review.
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US Navy reviews cost-saving design changes before resuming amphib buys
The Navy is mulling the cost and capability of the “LPD-like” amphibious ships it may buy in the future, as it takes a “strategic pause” from procurement.
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Navy’s hypersonic launcher is headed to flight testing next year
Lockheed Martin’s $1.2 billion hypersonic missile contract includes the development of a ship-based launcher and flight tests next year.
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Navy divers use typical skills in odd mission — recovering a balloon
Navy divers may not be trained to recover downed spy balloons, but EOD Group 2 had all the tools it needed to accomplish a mission this month.
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Undisclosed number of Ospreys grounded until clutch-related part fixed
An undisclosed number of V-22 Ospreys across three services will halt operations until a component tied to the engine is replaced.
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Navy replaces troubled part on Ford carrier after test cancelation
Carrier Gerald Ford had to return to port in August when all four of its jet blast deflectors failed due to corroded parts. A new part is now in use.
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Navy nears operational capability on LCS counter-mine mission package
The Navy conducted a final test in August and is awaiting the test and evaluation report before declaring IOC on the entire mine countermeasures package.
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Why the US Navy wants to retire eight ships early
The Navy wants to retire three cruisers, three amphibs and two Independence LCSs early — even though Congress saved four of these eight ships last year.
-
Navy’s 2024 plan backs long-range weapons, shrinks amphibious fleet
The Navy’s 2024 budget prioritizes long-range weapons and communications upgrades while divesting of amphibious ships.
-
In AUKUS, Navy eyes a full-service submarine garage in Asia-Pacific
Leaders are slated to announce details of the landmark agreement next week, as some U.S. lawmakers are wary of the industrial practicalities.
-
Surface force lays out tech development timeline for industry
The surface fleet is clear on what capabilities it will develop in the next three five-year budgeting periods, even as future force plans are under review.
-
US Navy reviews cost-saving design changes before resuming amphib buys
The Navy is mulling the cost and capability of the “LPD-like” amphibious ships it may buy in the future, as it takes a “strategic pause” from procurement.
-
Navy’s hypersonic launcher is headed to flight testing next year
Lockheed Martin’s $1.2 billion hypersonic missile contract includes the development of a ship-based launcher and flight tests next year.
-
Navy divers use typical skills in odd mission — recovering a balloon
Navy divers may not be trained to recover downed spy balloons, but EOD Group 2 had all the tools it needed to accomplish a mission this month.
-
Undisclosed number of Ospreys grounded until clutch-related part fixed
An undisclosed number of V-22 Ospreys across three services will halt operations until a component tied to the engine is replaced.
-
Navy replaces troubled part on Ford carrier after test cancelation
Carrier Gerald Ford had to return to port in August when all four of its jet blast deflectors failed due to corroded parts. A new part is now in use.
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Navy nears operational capability on LCS counter-mine mission package
The Navy conducted a final test in August and is awaiting the test and evaluation report before declaring IOC on the entire mine countermeasures package.
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Why the US Navy wants to retire eight ships early
The Navy wants to retire three cruisers, three amphibs and two Independence LCSs early — even though Congress saved four of these eight ships last year.
-
Navy’s 2024 plan backs long-range weapons, shrinks amphibious fleet
The Navy’s 2024 budget prioritizes long-range weapons and communications upgrades while divesting of amphibious ships.
-
In AUKUS, Navy eyes a full-service submarine garage in Asia-Pacific
Leaders are slated to announce details of the landmark agreement next week, as some U.S. lawmakers are wary of the industrial practicalities.
-
Surface force lays out tech development timeline for industry
The surface fleet is clear on what capabilities it will develop in the next three five-year budgeting periods, even as future force plans are under review.
-
US Navy reviews cost-saving design changes before resuming amphib buys
The Navy is mulling the cost and capability of the “LPD-like” amphibious ships it may buy in the future, as it takes a “strategic pause” from procurement.
-
Navy’s hypersonic launcher is headed to flight testing next year
Lockheed Martin’s $1.2 billion hypersonic missile contract includes the development of a ship-based launcher and flight tests next year.
-
Navy divers use typical skills in odd mission — recovering a balloon
Navy divers may not be trained to recover downed spy balloons, but EOD Group 2 had all the tools it needed to accomplish a mission this month.
-
Undisclosed number of Ospreys grounded until clutch-related part fixed
An undisclosed number of V-22 Ospreys across three services will halt operations until a component tied to the engine is replaced.
-
Navy replaces troubled part on Ford carrier after test cancelation
Carrier Gerald Ford had to return to port in August when all four of its jet blast deflectors failed due to corroded parts. A new part is now in use.
-
Navy nears operational capability on LCS counter-mine mission package
The Navy conducted a final test in August and is awaiting the test and evaluation report before declaring IOC on the entire mine countermeasures package.













