US commander says China has failed to coerce rivals in South China Sea
Adm. Stephen Koehler gave assurances of U.S. commitment to help defend freedom of passage and the rule of law in the Indo-Pacific region.
Naval
New aircraft carriers face years of delivery delays
Delivery of the Navy's next Ford-class aircraft carrier, the John F. Kennedy, was delayed two more years to 2027, budget documents show.
Ball Aerospace to build prototype antenna for stealth destroyers
The Defense Innovation Unit wants a low-observable antenna system for the DDG 1000 Zumwalt-class ships that can communicate over multiple frequency bands.
US Navy makes progress on aircraft carrier Ford’s bedeviled weapons elevators
The Navy is over the halfway mark in certifying the carrier Gerald R. Ford's weapons elevators.
Shipyard suspends welding on future carrier John F. Kennedy after small fire
A small fire on the future carrier John F. Kennedy is under investigation.
Measure Twice, Cut Once: The Drift, S. II, Vol. XXVII
The Navy's once-in-a-generation opportunity to change the nature of the fleet.
The Marine Corps’ Bold Statement: The Drift, S. II, Vol. XXVI
A guided tour of the Marine Commandant's operating concept.
Slow & Steady Wins the Race: The Drift, S. II, Vol. XXV
Keep an eye on what's happening with subsystem development.
The Drift: NavyCon Edition
What the 1979 movie Alien can teach us about autonomy.
Robot Sailors on Robot Ships: The Drift, S. II, Vol. XXIV
The Drift chats with the Navy's man on robot boats.
A Storm on the Horizon: The Drift, S. II, Vol. XXVIII
Our old pal maintenance could be at the top of our minds again.
