The Pentagon, in response to a congressional mandate, has verified that the Strategic Capabilities Office's Ghost Fleet Overlord program quickens the progress toward an Unmanned Surface Vehicle.
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Mallory Shelbourne was the managing editor of Inside the Navy until June 2020. She previously covered politics and transportation policy at The Hill. She holds a master's degree in journalism from Columbia Journalism School and a master's degree in international affairs with a focus in the Middle East from American University's School of International Service.
The Pentagon, in response to a congressional mandate, has verified that the Strategic Capabilities Office's Ghost Fleet Overlord program quickens the progress toward an Unmanned Surface Vehicle.
The Navy this week awarded a $140 million contract modification to BAE Systems to build 30 Amphibious Combat Vehicles for Lot 2 of the program’s low-rate initial production phase.
The Navy should conduct Freedom of Navigation operations in the Arctic as it works toward an increased presence in the region, according to Navy Secretary Richard Spencer.
A potential $33 billion cut to the Defense Department's topline budget in fiscal year 2020 would have "a profound impact" on the size of the Navy's fleet, said the service's second most senior civilian, who also raised questions about the Navy's latest aircraft carrier program.
The Marine Corps' acquisition arm is requesting information from industry on two components for its Marine Air Defense Integrated System (MADIS), which is expected to go on the service's Joint Light Tactical Vehicle.
The recently re-established U.S. 2nd Fleet will begin operational testing in February as it works toward final operational capability in 2019, according to the fleet's commander.
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The Marine Corps has started research on an Ultra-Light Tactical Vehicle for a possible fiscal year 2022 full-rate production decision.
The Navy spent over $1.5 billion in the last decade on attack submarines that could not be operationally deployed, according to a new study.
The United States was “slow” to understand China’s military strategy, according to the top Marine Corps general in charge of the service’s combat development command.
The Navy's recently re-established 2nd Fleet will reach initial operational capability next spring, according to the director of joint and fleet operations for U.S. Fleet Forces Command.
The Navy in September began conducting new inspections of its supplier base supporting the Columbia-class submarine program in response to faulty welding on missile tubes found in August, according to a Navy officer overseeing the submarine program.
A potential party flip in the House following this week's midterm elections could put the Navy's already uphill battle for a 355-ship fleet on a more difficult track.
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The Navy has awarded a $57.8 million contract to Austal USA for the Expeditionary Fast Transport 13, according to a Thursday Pentagon announcement.
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The Navy is seeking input from industry on its proposed medium unmanned surface vehicle, according to a new request for information.
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The Navy on Nov. 6 will host an industry day in Washington to consider the disposal of a barge that could pave the way for the service's disposal of its first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.