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Pentagon Lacks Unified Hypersonic Missile Strategy, GAO Warns
The Pentagon is missing a crucial unified strategy for its hypersonic missile programs, with the Navy and Army making separate investment decisions that could lead to costly delays and inefficiencies. This fragmented approach risks wasting over $50 billion in taxpayer funds.
Navy Advances Drone Boat Program with Prototype Request
The Navy is calling on experts in vessel construction, autonomy, and maritime problem-solving to participate in its innovative Drone Boat Program, with a request for prototype proposals set to launch on August 1. This exciting opportunity invites interested parties to submit their ideas for cutting-edge, medium unmanned surface vessels capable of supporting logistics and transporting containerized payloads.
White House Proposes Raid on Navy E-2 Account to Fund USAF E-7s
The White House is shaking up its budget plans, proposing a $1.5 billion shift to fund the Air Force's E-7 Wedgetail program, a move that would siphon funds from the Navy's E-2D aircraft procurement. This significant reallocation aims to fast-track the development of two E-7 Wedgetail prototype aircraft.
Navy Overhauls Science Strategy to Accelerate Tech Deployment
The Navy is revolutionizing its approach to science and technology with a bold new strategy that prioritizes speed and selectivity in deploying cutting-edge tech to those who need it most. By fostering closer collaboration with key stakeholders, the Office of Naval Research aims to rapidly deliver game-changing innovations to sailors and marines.
Boeing Exits Navy Trainer Jet Competition
Boeing has bowed out of the Navy's Undergraduate Jet Training System competition, citing that its T-7A Red Hawk, designed for the Air Force, doesn't meet the Navy's specific requirements. The company is focusing on delivering solutions that perfectly match its customers' needs.
Lawmakers Press Navy to Accelerate Drone Boat Deployments
The House Armed Services Committee is pushing the Navy to speed up its drone boat deployments, driven by urgent demands from combat zones worldwide. The committee's draft defense policy bill requires the Navy to create a comprehensive plan for buying, maintaining, and operating small unmanned surface vessels.
Navy Raises Trainer Jet Budget Amid Industry Pushback
The Navy has raised its budget for the new trainer jet's development phase by $900 million to $2.7 billion, citing new information about program costs. This change comes amid pushback from the industry, as the service seeks to move forward with its Undergraduate Jet Training System.
Navy Integrates Robot Ship with Carrier for Historic Deployment
The Navy is making history by deploying a robot ship, known as a medium unmanned surface vessel (MUSV), alongside the aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt, marking a major milestone in the vessel's transition from testing to operational use. This groundbreaking deployment signals a significant leap forward in naval operations, blending cutting-edge technology with tried-and-true tactics.
Navy Accelerates Munitions Innovation with Maryland Hub
The Navy is revolutionizing munitions innovation with the launch of the Maryland Energetics Innovation Hub, a cutting-edge lab and pilot-scale campus in southern Maryland where government and industry experts will collaborate to drive breakthroughs. This game-changing initiative is set to propel the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division to the forefront of energetics innovation and production.
Navy Disbands Information Warfare Directorate Amid Organizational Overhaul
The Navy has taken a bold step in modernizing its operations by disbanding its Information Warfare Directorate and reallocating its vital duties across three new directorates, reflecting a fundamental shift in mindset towards recognizing information warfare as a critical domain. This move promises to enhance the Navy's capabilities in intelligence, policy, IT, space, cyber, and programmatic requirements.
Congress Targets Navy Battleship Over Design Details, Funding
Congress is pushing back on the Navy's plans for a Trump-class battleship, with Rep. Joe Courtney saying the project's hefty price tag defies logic given its lack of design progress. The House Armed Services Committee is now requiring the Navy to prove its planned weapons systems are mature enough before it will approve funding.
Navy Advances Seven MUSV Designs to Prototype Phase
The Navy has selected seven innovative unmanned surface vessel designs to move forward to the prototype phase, out of over two dozen submissions received through its marketplace initiative. These industry partners will now face the next challenge: successfully completing at-sea demonstrations to prove their systems are ready for the next level.
US Navy Explores Teaming SEALs with Underwater Drones
The US Navy is exploring a game-changing partnership between its elite SEALs and cutting-edge underwater drones, aiming to revolutionize special ops by extending reach and reducing risk. By teaming uncrewed underwater vehicles with swimmer delivery vehicles, the Navy hopes to make its special operators safer and more effective.
Navy Advances Drone Refueler Production
The Navy has just cleared a major hurdle with its MQ-25A Stingray drone refueler, reaching Milestone C and greenlighting low-rate initial production - a game-changing capability that enables unmanned inflight refueling and extends the lethality of Carrier Strike Groups. This advancement empowers the Navy to take its operations to new heights.
Navy Advances MQ-25 Stingray to Low-Rate Production
The Navy has cleared the MQ-25 Stingray unmanned aerial system to enter low-rate initial production, marking a major milestone in extending its reach against any adversary. This move shifts the program from development to initial fielding and procurement, with a contract for the first production aircraft expected this summer.
Navy Growlers Ramp Up Electronic Warfare Over Iran, Venezuela
The Navy's EA-18G Growlers have been ramping up electronic warfare operations in hotspots like Iran and Venezuela, using cutting-edge jammers and missiles to disrupt enemy communications and defenses. These high-stakes missions have showcased the Growlers' critical role in modern military operations.
Navy's MQ-25A Drone Refueler Achieves First Flight Amid Delayed Rollout
The Navy's MQ-25A Stingray drone refueler has taken to the skies, completing its first flight in a major milestone for the program. This achievement brings the Navy one step closer to deploying a game-changing capability that will supercharge its fleet's range and firepower.
Navy Showcases Unmanned Vessels at Sea Air Space Expo
The Navy recently took center stage at the Sea Air Space Expo in National Harbor, Md., showcasing its cutting-edge capabilities and equipment in a dynamic display of maritime power. This annual gathering brought together Navy personnel and industry leaders to explore the latest advancements in sea, air, and space technology.
Saildrone Unveils Spectre, Missile-Toting Drone for Navy Competition
Saildrone is shaking things up with its game-changing drone, Spectre, a 170-foot unmanned surface vessel designed to take on the Navy's medium unmanned surface vessel challenge. Built in collaboration with Lockheed Martin and Fincantieri, Spectre is set to revolutionize the sea with its massive size and cutting-edge tech.
Navy Secretary Phelan Departs Pentagon Amid Iran Blockade
In a sudden move, Navy Secretary John C. Phelan is leaving his post, effective immediately, as the Navy maintains a historic blockade of Iranian ports. Undersecretary Hung Cao steps in as acting secretary, following Phelan's swift departure from the Pentagon.
Pentagon Abruptly Ousts Navy Secretary Phelan
In a surprise move, the Pentagon announced that Navy Secretary John C. Phelan is leaving his post, effective immediately, with Undersecretary Hung Cao stepping in as Acting Secretary. Phelan's sudden departure was met with a brief but gracious farewell from the Pentagon, thanking him for his service to the Navy and the US.
Northrop Grumman Bolsters Bid for F/A-XX Fighter Contract
Northrop Grumman is pulling out all the stops to secure the F/A-XX fighter contract, with CEO Kathy Warden assuring investors that her team is ready to deliver on schedule. The company is gearing up to meet the Navy's ambitious timeline, and Warden is betting her credibility on it.
Navy's Unmanned Vessel Disrupts Maritime Warfare Paradigm
The Navy is revolutionizing maritime warfare with its unmanned vessels, and a recent incident where a submarine took down an Iranian warship is being hailed as a glimpse into the future of naval combat. This game-changing moment signals a broader shift in how the Navy fights and adapts to new challenges.
Navy F/A-XX Fighter Contract Narrows to Northrop, Boeing
The Navy's F/A-XX fighter contract is heating up, with Northrop Grumman and Boeing emerging as the top two contenders for the sixth-generation fighter program. A final decision is expected in August, setting the stage for a major shakeup on the carrier deck.