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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Manufacturing woes could sink US sub fleet. Can 3D printing save it?

The U.S. Navy has commissioned a flurry of activities to mature metal additive manufacturing — and Danville, Virginia, is at the heart of that effort.