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Navy offers cash for tips to seize Mideast drugs, weapons
The program comes amid tensions over Iran’s nuclear program and Tehran’s arming of Yemen’s Houthi rebels.
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British military announces capture of smuggled Iranian missiles
It’s the first time a British warship has interdicted vessels carrying such sophisticated weapons from Iran, the Ministry of Defence said in a statement.
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US Navy can’t keep up with demand for highly trained warfare tactics instructors
The Navy wants its highly trained warfare tactics instructors on more ships and in program offices to help shape future weapons development. But the Navy is struggling to train enough for today’s needs, let alone for expanded roles.
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US Navy collecting tactical training data it once shunned
The Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center wants to do a better job collecting data so it can identify trends that could improve future training events.
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New details emerge about the 2020 Bonhomme Richard fire, ahead of censure of three-star
Retired Vice Adm. Rich Brown was named accountable for the loss of the amphibious ship Bonhomme Richard but was ultimately cleared of wrongdoing in December. Six months later, he’s facing censure from the Navy secretary.
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Coast Guard selects Austal to build Offshore Patrol Cutters over incumbent Eastern Shipbuilding
The Coast Guard selected Austal USA to build its Offshore Patrol Cutter program on its newly converted steel shipbuilding line, rather than sticking with the incumbent, Eastern Shipbuilding, which is building the first four ships of the class.
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Philippines awards contract to South Korean shipbuilder for six offshore patrol vessels
The Philippines also made a deal with Hyundai Heavy Industries for the maintenance, repair and overhaul of two frigates that the shipbuilder previously delivered.
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Navy slows F-35 orders amid rising readiness grades of its fighter fleet
Though top U.S. Navy leadership told lawmakers that COVID-related problems alone, including supply-chain shortages, drove the decision to ask for fewer F-35C Joint Strike Fighters in next year’s budget, that is only half the story.
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French Navy eyes US progress in unmanned, ‘data-centric’ operations
France believes U.S. advances in unmanned systems, artificial intelligence and networked operations could shape its naval tech investments and concept development work.
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The congressional fight to scrap littoral combat ships isn’t over
Congress appears poised to save five littoral combat ships from an early retirement, but the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee is saying that the fight to ditch the ships is not yet over.
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Navy offers cash for tips to seize Mideast drugs, weapons
The program comes amid tensions over Iran’s nuclear program and Tehran’s arming of Yemen’s Houthi rebels.
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British military announces capture of smuggled Iranian missiles
It’s the first time a British warship has interdicted vessels carrying such sophisticated weapons from Iran, the Ministry of Defence said in a statement.
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US Navy can’t keep up with demand for highly trained warfare tactics instructors
The Navy wants its highly trained warfare tactics instructors on more ships and in program offices to help shape future weapons development. But the Navy is struggling to train enough for today’s needs, let alone for expanded roles.
-
US Navy collecting tactical training data it once shunned
The Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center wants to do a better job collecting data so it can identify trends that could improve future training events.
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New details emerge about the 2020 Bonhomme Richard fire, ahead of censure of three-star
Retired Vice Adm. Rich Brown was named accountable for the loss of the amphibious ship Bonhomme Richard but was ultimately cleared of wrongdoing in December. Six months later, he’s facing censure from the Navy secretary.
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Coast Guard selects Austal to build Offshore Patrol Cutters over incumbent Eastern Shipbuilding
The Coast Guard selected Austal USA to build its Offshore Patrol Cutter program on its newly converted steel shipbuilding line, rather than sticking with the incumbent, Eastern Shipbuilding, which is building the first four ships of the class.
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Philippines awards contract to South Korean shipbuilder for six offshore patrol vessels
The Philippines also made a deal with Hyundai Heavy Industries for the maintenance, repair and overhaul of two frigates that the shipbuilder previously delivered.
-
Navy slows F-35 orders amid rising readiness grades of its fighter fleet
Though top U.S. Navy leadership told lawmakers that COVID-related problems alone, including supply-chain shortages, drove the decision to ask for fewer F-35C Joint Strike Fighters in next year’s budget, that is only half the story.
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French Navy eyes US progress in unmanned, ‘data-centric’ operations
France believes U.S. advances in unmanned systems, artificial intelligence and networked operations could shape its naval tech investments and concept development work.
-
The congressional fight to scrap littoral combat ships isn’t over
Congress appears poised to save five littoral combat ships from an early retirement, but the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee is saying that the fight to ditch the ships is not yet over.
-
Navy offers cash for tips to seize Mideast drugs, weapons
The program comes amid tensions over Iran’s nuclear program and Tehran’s arming of Yemen’s Houthi rebels.
-
British military announces capture of smuggled Iranian missiles
It’s the first time a British warship has interdicted vessels carrying such sophisticated weapons from Iran, the Ministry of Defence said in a statement.
-
US Navy can’t keep up with demand for highly trained warfare tactics instructors
The Navy wants its highly trained warfare tactics instructors on more ships and in program offices to help shape future weapons development. But the Navy is struggling to train enough for today’s needs, let alone for expanded roles.
-
US Navy collecting tactical training data it once shunned
The Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center wants to do a better job collecting data so it can identify trends that could improve future training events.
-
New details emerge about the 2020 Bonhomme Richard fire, ahead of censure of three-star
Retired Vice Adm. Rich Brown was named accountable for the loss of the amphibious ship Bonhomme Richard but was ultimately cleared of wrongdoing in December. Six months later, he’s facing censure from the Navy secretary.
-
Coast Guard selects Austal to build Offshore Patrol Cutters over incumbent Eastern Shipbuilding
The Coast Guard selected Austal USA to build its Offshore Patrol Cutter program on its newly converted steel shipbuilding line, rather than sticking with the incumbent, Eastern Shipbuilding, which is building the first four ships of the class.
-
Philippines awards contract to South Korean shipbuilder for six offshore patrol vessels
The Philippines also made a deal with Hyundai Heavy Industries for the maintenance, repair and overhaul of two frigates that the shipbuilder previously delivered.
-
Navy slows F-35 orders amid rising readiness grades of its fighter fleet
Though top U.S. Navy leadership told lawmakers that COVID-related problems alone, including supply-chain shortages, drove the decision to ask for fewer F-35C Joint Strike Fighters in next year’s budget, that is only half the story.
-
French Navy eyes US progress in unmanned, ‘data-centric’ operations
France believes U.S. advances in unmanned systems, artificial intelligence and networked operations could shape its naval tech investments and concept development work.
-
The congressional fight to scrap littoral combat ships isn’t over
Congress appears poised to save five littoral combat ships from an early retirement, but the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee is saying that the fight to ditch the ships is not yet over.



