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US Navy suspends work at four West Coast dry docks over seismic risks
Three dry docks at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and one at Trident Refit Facility Bangor will close immediately to allow for more study and mitigation work.
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Naval
Overmatch secrecy needed as China, Russia surveil US Navy, experts say
The Navy plans to deploy a carrier strike group with Project Overmatch products, namely advanced networking capabilities, later this year.
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After RIMPAC, Northrop eyes additional at-sea tests for smaller jammer
Northrop Grumman is leaning into years of experience with the U.S. Navy and electronic warfare to bring to life the smaller Ultra-Lite EA System.
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GAO concerned Columbia program may struggle to stay on schedule
GAO faults the Navy and DoD for not creating a proper schedule risk analysis in line with GAO best practices and DoD requirements.
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Turkey chooses local shipyards to build three frigates
A total of 200 companies will participate in the ships’ production.
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Northrop Grumman makes play to add power, space on DDGs for weapons
A single power control system for multiple shipboard weapons would free up space and weight to allow for lasers and other new weapons, the company says.
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Indian lab teams up with France’s Naval Group on submarine tech
The partnership is for fuel cell-based air-independent propulsion systems in Kalvari-class submarines.
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Are there flaws in the US Navy’s distributed maritime operations?
Is the concept viable in an era of precision weapons and nearly ubiquitous surveillance?
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Ingalls has solid workload, but needs clarity on future contracts
The Mississippi yard won't have a "lull" in work for several years, but it wants to shore up its future workload now to assure employees and suppliers.
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Fleet Forces team tackles ‘decoupling’ destroyers from carriers
Destroyers may not be tied to carrier strike groups anymore, allowing them to operate more freely and then seamlessly plug into a CSG when needed.
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Push for naval ‘interchangeability’ will require help from industry
The U.S. Navy and its closest allies and partners continue their quest to become interchangeable, but they can’t do it without international supply chains.
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How a new commission will fix disputes over US Navy’s force structure
An underlying problem is that the Defense Department and the Navy have lost credibility in force planning and acquisition.
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Raytheon preparing for more radar milestones after first at-sea test
The SPY-6 radar performed well in its first-ever at-sea trials last month. More tests are coming this year, as the company looks to build on its successes.
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US Navy more certain of role for medium surface drones following tests
Success with small USVs made the Navy rethink more expensive medium ones. But success with medium USVs in 2022 has secured their future in the fleet.
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Navy frustration building over late weapons, ship deliveries
The commander of U.S. Fleet Forces Command said industry needs to start delivering ordnance on time.
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Italy taps Iveco to supply new amphibious combat vehicles
Rome announced in 2021 that a new water-capable ride was one of seven ‘Flagship’ programs which would have a guaranteed funding stream.
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How big of a fleet? A look at the US Navy’s size and readiness needs
Absent the personnel and support needed, additional ships could spend more time at the piers and be less capable at sea.
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India to spend $522M on missiles, air defense and naval weapons
The approved projects include Helina anti-tank guided missiles and the Brahmos missile launcher.
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