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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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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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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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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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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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To shipbuilders who think they can build more, CNO says: ‘Prove it’
Adm. Mike Gilday said Congress has given the Navy record-breaking sums for shipbuilding. Now, industry needs to deliver more ships on schedule.
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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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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.
-
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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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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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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To shipbuilders who think they can build more, CNO says: ‘Prove it’
Adm. Mike Gilday said Congress has given the Navy record-breaking sums for shipbuilding. Now, industry needs to deliver more ships on schedule.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
To shipbuilders who think they can build more, CNO says: ‘Prove it’
Adm. Mike Gilday said Congress has given the Navy record-breaking sums for shipbuilding. Now, industry needs to deliver more ships on schedule.



