Taking a closer look at the health of the US Navy While it may sound trivial, the Navy is built around its ships. And the Biden administration faces several problems in maintaining and building the future fleet. March 12
Want bigger aircraft force levels? Buy spare parts. This might not be a glamorous task, but it's essential. February 18
Here are the challenges involved in building the future US Navy Cost control has to be restored if there is to be any hope of rebuilding the Navy. January 25
What’s next for the Bonhomme Richard warship? Now that the secretary of the Navy has concluded the fire damage from the four-day fire is so extensive that the amphibious assault ship Bonhomme Richard cannot be repaired, what is next? December 9, 2020
America’s 355-ship Navy does not have to be the current fantasy The challenge to reaching a 355-ship fleet is quite clear. Here are the changes that must take place. August 24, 2020
Building Acquisition Accountability The US Senate version of the defense authorization bill proposes significant process changes to increase management accountability and focus on achieving planned program results. August 4, 2015
Commentary: A New Angle on Acquisition Reform Recently, the chairman of the US House Armed Services Committee released a proposed set of acquisition reform steps. This proposal follows dozens of others in the past decades. April 20, 2015
Commentary: Redefine the US Navy Naval power is determined by the ability to conduct successful operations, deter others from destabilizing or aggressive actions, and promote freedom of the seas. But how much is enough? February 2, 2015