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Early Ford carrier maintenance costs lower than planned, Navy says
Early Ford-class maintenance costs are lower than expected, meaning the aircraft carriers could save more than predicted compared to the Nimitz class.
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Europe
Netherlands wants to join Europe’s OCCAR joint armament project
The organization manages a portfolio of 17 projects including the A400M air lifter, the FREMM multi-mission frigate and the Eurodrone.
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Opinion
US submarine production rate will not hinder AUKUS
The industrial base will be able to meet US Navy requirements and deliver boats to Australia under the tri-national pact, argues Rep. Joe Courtney.
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China, Pakistan wrap up naval drill featuring sub, high-tech destroyer
India is likely concerned about the submarine's presence, an expert tells Defense News.
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Navy secretary convenes first cross-department shipbuilders meeting
The Navy secretary convened a meeting of major federal organizations that operate ships to discuss how they can improve the shipbuilding industry together.
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Sweden orders MBDA missiles for its Visby-class fleet
The move is part of a larger effort by Saab Kockums to upgrade the five-strong fleet of stealth corvettes.
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US Navy upgrading torpedoes, leveraging cloud computing for submarines
Apart from defeating torpedoes with torpedoes (yes, you read that right), the Navy is also improving its safety gear.
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Here’s when the US Navy plans to sell subs to Australia under AUKUS
The Navy has revealed a timeline to sell used Virginia submarines and a new boat as part of a trilateral security arrangement.
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US Navy eyes two-submarine delivery rate in 2024 after schedule upset
After trying to deliver 2 subs this year but facing delays over the summer, the Navy hopes 2024 will be the year to get back to 2-a-year deliveries.
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US, Japan navies stage aircraft carrier meetup in Western Pacific
The gathering was meant to telegraph to would-be adversaries that the two allies can quickly mass forces at sea, officials said.
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US Navy tests sub-launched drones while industry continues designing
The Navy fleet is experimenting with launching and recovering medium UUVs from submarines, even as a formal acquisition effort is still ongoing.
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US Army ‘highly unlikely‘ to field hypersonic glide weapon this year
Without a major test of the Common Hypersonic Glide Body, the Army's plan to field its hypersonic weapon by the end of the year has slipped away.
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Navy changing LCS maintenance and staffing practices
More sailor maintenance and changes to crew sizes are in the works for the troubled LCS fleet, officials say.
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US Navy sees improved upkeep as hedge against strategic submarine dip
The Navy is working its ballistic missile sub fleet harder, but maintainers are keeping the boats in better shape when fewer boats are in port.
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Navy surface drone fires its first missile during Middle East exercise
The mini missile fire was part of an exercise by a unit working to develop the Navy's drone and artificial intelligence technologies.
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Spain’s Navantia teams with Australian shipbuilders for corvette offer
The Tasman class of vessels would be manufactured at a new shipbuilding hub in Western Australia, according to the company.
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Navy’s sub readiness boss unveils steps to reach on-time maintenance
The commander of Naval Submarine Forces believes he can get submarine maintenance back on track and readiness rates up to the 80% goal by late FY27.
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