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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.
Logistics

October 2019

NEWS FROM EWC: Navy, Marine Corps Turn to Unmanned Systems for Logistics Support

By Connie Lee
Unmanned systems will take on a larger role in the future of the Navy and Marine Corps’ logistics operations, service officials said Oct. 23.
Navy News

October 2019

JUST IN: Navy Secretary Defends Ford Carrier Following Criticism from Lawmaker

By Mandy Mayfield
Following a contentious hearing on Capitol Hill where one Democratic lawmaker criticized the Navy’s handling of the development of the USS Gerald R. Ford nuclear aircraft carrier program, Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer hit back Oct. 23.
Navy News

October 2019

NEWS FROM EWC: Navy Improving Mine Warfare Capabilities to Counter Russia, China

By Connie Lee
The Navy must improve its mine warfare capabilities as it faces an era of great power competition, said one top Navy mine official Oct. 22.
Navy News

October 2019

Navy Seeking New Technology For Unmanned Boats, Subs

By Mandy Mayfield
The Navy is looking to bolster its fleet of unmanned surface and subsurface systems with a slew of new platforms and upgrades.
Navy News

October 2019

Navy Demos New Augmented Reality Tech

By Mandy Mayfield
Navy News

September 2019

MODERN DAY MARINE NEWS: Navy May Use Well Decks to Launch Drones

By Connie Lee
QUANTICO, Va. — Future well decks on landing helicopter assault ships may be used to launch unmanned aerial systems, defense officials said during a panel discussion Sept. 18.
Shipbuilding

September 2019

MODERN DAY MARINE NEWS: Marine Corps Aims to Ease the Burden for Amphibious Warships

By Connie Lee
As 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.
International

September 2019

NEWS FROM DSEI: New Carriers Give Royal Navy a Renewed Sense of Purpose

By Stew Magnuson
Maritime Security

August 2019

SPECIAL REPORT: Non-Military Factors Shape Arctic Power Balance

By Connie Lee
Establishing a military presence is only one side of the coin to gaining influence in the Arctic region, according to one analyst. Besides establishing a military presence, there are also economic and diplomatic factors that must be taken into consideration.