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US Marines warn against Navy’s FY24 decommission scheme

Documents obtained by Defense News reveal plans to decommission amphibious ships, despite an outcry from the Corps over the resulting capability gap.

3 hours ago

Colombia inks deal that could see Damen build five Sigma frigates

The price for each fully fitted frigate is expected to be about $400 million.

27 hours ago

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Navy, Marine Corps test new naval integration concepts in 7th Fleet

A new task force will streamline command and control of amphibious and crisis response elements in the Indo-Pacific.

U.S. aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan leaves from a port in Busan, South Korea, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022.

USS Ronald Reagan, South Korean ships launch drills

The combined training started one day after North Korea test-fired a short-range ballistic missile in a possible response to the exercise.

8 days ago

Marines take ACV out for low-light tests

Marine amphibious combat vehicles to return to ocean after safety halt

The Corps paused all waterborne ACV operations in July following a high surf incident at Camp Pendleton, California.

11 days ago

Next-generation attack subs will be designed with maintenance in mind

Operational availability is a top-level requirement for SSN(X), so the Navy is focused on creating a mature maintenance plan from the start.

12 days ago

Submarine fleet needs more spare parts to stem maintenance delays

Though the industrial base is already strained, the Navy may need to accelerate its purchase of submarine spare parts to address maintenance delays.

13 days ago

Satellite images reveal Chinese expansion of submarine base

The new piers are being built to the north and south of the existing piers, connected to what appears to be newly reclaimed land.

13 days ago

Ship repair delays increased in 2022 due to labor, material challenges

Just 36% of ship availabilities will finish on time this year despite a pair of initiatives meant to boost performance at shipyards.

2 weeks ago

German, Estonian troops to practice defense of Tallinn harbor, airport

Defending the Baltic nations from Russian attack is a key consideration in NATO’s operational plans.

3 weeks ago

Fighting Fitz recently wrapped up its first post-collision deployment

“The Fitz is back, and we’re focused on continuing to get better.”

3 weeks ago

Boeing demonstrates MQ-25′s utility as surveillance drone

Though the MQ-25 will first deploy as a tanker, Boeing is working to mature a second mission set for the long-endurance carrier-based drone.

3 weeks ago