Inside the Navy highlights

Some must-reads from this week's issue of Inside the Navy:

1. The Amphibious Combat Vehicle Increment 1.1 program could withstand a three-month continuing resolution, but if the measure lasts longer it may delay the program's operational assessment.

Full Story: USMC amphib vehicle program can only weather three-month continuing resolution

2. NEWPORT NEWS, VA -- Newport News Shipbuilding is offering to be the "caretaker" of the former aircraft carrier Enterprise (CVN-65) while the Navy determines how to conduct the first-ever disposal of a nuclear-powered carrier.

Full Story: NNS offers to be 'caretaker' of the first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier

3. The Navy intends to award a 24-month contract extension and ceiling increase of $19.6 million for the Knifefish unmanned undersea vehicle to reprice low-rate initial production units and other tasks.

Full Story: Navy seeks to award contract extension, $19.6M ceiling increase for Knifefish