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Shipbuilding
June 2021
China Building Formidable Amphibious Fleet
China is bulking up its fleet of amphibious vessels as it embarks on a major naval modernization program to enhance its ability to conduct operations globally. -
Navy News
June 2021
Navy Lab Continues Fight Against Age-Old Foe
By Edward LundquistThe Naval Research Laboratory is not giving up the battle against one of the sea service’s toughest and longest-standing foes: barnacles. -
Budget
May 2021
BUDGET 2022: Biden Proposes Flat Budget for Coast Guard
By Jon HarperDespite recent calls for more resources, the Coast Guard won’t receive a topline boost in President Joe Biden’s 2022 budget proposal. -
Budget
May 2021
BUDGET 2022: New Biden Budget Would Cut Navy Shipbuilding, Aircraft
President Joe Biden’s fiscal year 2022 budget request would increase the Navy’s topline budget but decrease the service’s shipbuilding and aircraft procurement funding, according to documents released May 28. -
Shipbuilding
April 2021
JUST IN: Navy Chief Aiming for 355-Ship Fleet Despite Calls for Larger Force
By Jon HarperChief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday wants a bigger fleet, but his force level goal falls well short of what some in the Defense Department are aiming for. -
Maritime Security
April 2021
Light Amphibious Warships Face Survivability Questions
The Department of the Navy is pursuing a new class of light amphibious warships that will be key to future operations in the Indo-Pacific region as the sea services work to counter China, experts say. But the platforms may need more defensive capabilities than some envision. -
Shipbuilding
April 2021
Coast Guard Beating Drum for More Resources
By Jon HarperThe Coast Guard and its supporters are trying to make their case to a new administration and Congress that the sea service is under-resourced to carry out its missions and support the U.S. military. -
Shipbuilding
March 2021
Navy Chooses Evolution Over Revolution for Shipbuilding
Vice Adm. William Galinis, Naval Sea Systems Command commander, points to the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer program as an example of how the service should acquire more ships. -
Logistics and Maintenance
March 2021
Navy Fleshing Out Requirements for Next-Gen Logistics Ship
The Navy wants to build a new class of at-sea resupply ships, but it has more work to do to develop requirements and secure adequate funding for the effort. -
Maritime Security
March 2021
Coast Guard Ship Modernization Under Full Steam
By Stew Magnuson As work continues on replacing its fleets of outdated ships, the Coast Guard is kicking off the development of two new programs — a vessel for Arctic operations and a family of boats that will ply inland waterways.
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