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China’s military wants to target US undersea sensor network: Analysis
Chinese experts believe that “the U.S. undersea surveillance system suffers from a number of vulnerabilities," according to a U.S. Naval College professor.
By Michael Peck
With $294 million in contracts, the US Navy keeps its promise to upgrade cruisers
The contracts appear to fulfill a promise made to Congress three years ago that they would not move to decommission the aging warships.
By David B. Larter
Congressman accused of abusing campaign funds denies any wrongdoing
California Republican and Marine Corps veteran Duncan Hunter called the indictment against him a political attack aimed at hurting his re-election chances.
Two new littoral combat ships join the US fleet
Over the next few years, the Navy will start accepting littoral combat ships at a fever pitch as the fleet builds up to the programmed 32 hulls and beyond.
By David B. Larter
Admiral John Richardson among featured military leaders at 2018 Defense News Conference
The 2nd annual Defense News Conference features some of the most influential members of the defense enterprise who are molding U.S. defense policy.
By Daniel Cebul
Newly reorganized littoral combat ship program faces its first big test in 2019
The program is looking to shake off years of criticism and start performing missions that have been underserved.
By David B. Larter
Charges against Duncan Hunter detail family vacations, football tickets, other luxury items with illegal funds
The Marine Corps veteran turned Republican lawmaker faces more than 20 years in jail on federal corruption charges.
Commence jealousy — the Royal Navy just opened a pub on its prized new carrier
The 'Queen’s Head' was christened last week aboard the Queen Elizabeth and is available to the officers and senior enlisted.
By J.D. Simkins
The littoral combat ship program again draws White House ire
The White House wants the Navy to get to FFG(X) as soon as possible.
By David B. Larter
The US Navy’s fight to fix its worn-out Super Hornet fleet is making way
Almost half of the Navy's 546 Super Hornets are considered “mission capable,” a sign that the readiness investments made in the Mattis era are starting to bear fruit.
By David B. Larter
US Navy supercarrier John C. Stennis is headed for a complex overhaul
The U.S. Navy just took the first step toward getting Stennis into its yearslong overhaul and refueling.
By David B. Larter