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Shipbuilding
May 2020
COVID-19 NEWS: Navy Seeing Rebound in Attendance, Productivity at Shipyards
COVID-19 has led to disruptions across the Navy’s shipbuilding programs, but both productivity and employee attendance is starting to rebound, said the service’s acquisition chief May 20. -
Navy News
April 2020
BREAKING: Marinette Marine Tapped to Build Navy's Next-Gen Frigate
By Jon HarperThe Navy has awarded Fincantieri Marinette Marine Corp. a $795 million fixed-price incentive contract for detail design and construction of a new class of guided-missile frigates known as FFG(X), the service announced April 30. -
Navy News
March 2020
Survey: Navy Receives Low Marks from Industry
By Connie LeeMany members of the defense industry find that the Navy is tough to do business with, according to a recent survey. -
Maritime Security
February 2020
Hull-Mounted Sonar Market Projected to Grow
Hull-mounted sensors are set to be the fastest growing portion of the overall global sonar market, which is projected to increase over the next 10 years, according to a new report. -
Navy News
January 2020
SNA NEWS: Top Navy Official Calls for Higher Budget Topline
By Connie LeeThe Navy needs more than a third of the Defense Department budget to pursue its shipbuilding goals, the Chief of Naval Operations said Jan. 14. -
Navy News
October 2019
JUST IN: Navy May Need More Money for Ford Carrier Fixes
The Navy may need additional funding to fix problems with the USS Gerald R. Ford class carriers, the service’s secretary said Oct. 30. -
Navy News
October 2019
Navy Seeking New Technology For Unmanned Boats, Subs
The Navy is looking to bolster its fleet of unmanned surface and subsurface systems with a slew of new platforms and upgrades. -
Undersea Warfare
September 2019
Royal Navy Employing AI for Mine Hunting
The United Kingdom’s Royal Navy is utilizing artificial intelligence to enable autonomous mine-hunting vessels. -
Shipbuilding
September 2019
MODERN DAY MARINE NEWS: Marine Corps Aims to Ease the Burden for Amphibious Warships
By Connie LeeAs the Navy prepares for a potential change in its composition, the Marine Corps is looking for alternative platforms that will relieve some responsibilities from amphibious assault ships. -
Robotics and Autonomous Systems
September 2019
NEWS FROM DSEI: Vendors Unveil New Versions of Robotic Subs, Boats at London Show
LONDON — Makers of underwater and surface unmanned vehicles took the opportunity to reveal new versions of their robots this week at the world’s largest defense trade show.
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