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Robotics and Autonomous Systems
May 2020
Navy Wants $12 Billion for Unmanned Platforms
By Jon HarperThe Navy already plans to spend big on robotics platforms in the coming years. As operation and maintenance costs grow and defense budgets tighten, that trend could accelerate, analysts say. -
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
May 2020
Pandemic Raises New Cybersecurity Concerns for Navy
By Connie LeeAn increase in telework during the COVID-19 pandemic has created new concerns about cybersecurity in the Navy, according to a service official. -
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
April 2020
COVID-19 NEWS: Navy Not Rushing Frigate Contract Award
By Connie LeeThe Navy is pushing to accelerate contract awards to mitigate potential schedule slips from coronavirus concerns. -
Navy News
April 2020
COVID-19 NEWS: Navy to Accelerate Contract Awards
By Jon HarperThe Navy will award some contracts earlier than planned to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the defense industrial base, a top service official said April 1. -
Navy News
March 2020
CORONAVIRUS NEWS: Navy Expects COVID-19 Pandemic to Affect Shipbuilding
By Jon HarperThe coronavirus pandemic that has upended many aspects of American life over the past two weeks is expected to impact Navy shipbuilding, service leaders said March 24. -
Navy News
March 2020
Congress Pushes Back on Virginia-Class Submarine Cut
By Connie LeeLawmakers are protesting a move to purchase one less Virginia-class submarine in fiscal year 2021, as outlined in President Donald Trump’s budget request released in February. -
Maritime Security
March 2020
Eagle vs Dragon: How the U.S. and Chinese Navies Stack Up
By Jon HarperThe United States has been the world’s leading maritime power for decades. However, the U.S. Navy could find itself in China’s wake if current trends continue, analysts say. -
Training and Simulation
March 2020
Navy Vows Better Outreach for Trainer Development
By Stew Magnuson and Mandy MayfieldThe Navy program charged with developing high-tech training systems for sailors wants to do a better job communicating its needs to industry.
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