Naval warfare and procurement of naval weapons systems

Va delegation pounces on Fla carrier move

By Philip Ewing on Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

Va delegation pounces on Fla carrier move

Virginia says shrinking DoD budget growth means the Navy should scrap its plan to move a carrier.

Report adds still more gloom to Navy ship outlook

By Philip Ewing on Tuesday, January 24th, 2012

Report adds still more gloom to Navy ship outlook

GAO says it’s going to take a lot of technical and budgetary problem-solving to field the Navy’s next-model destroyer.

CSBA: Our weapons mix is ‘out of whack’

By John Reed on Tuesday, January 24th, 2012

CSBA: Our weapons mix is ‘out of whack’

The Pentagon must continue to tweak its weapons mix if it wants to meet the military challenges of this century, a study concludes.

Could Boeing give LCS more punch?

By Philip Ewing on Thursday, January 19th, 2012

Could Boeing give LCS more punch?

An advanced new missile could potentially mean big changes for the littoral combat ship.

SNA: Analysts paint bleak picture of future Navy

By Philip Ewing on Thursday, January 12th, 2012

SNA: Analysts paint bleak picture of future Navy

A trio of experts said that unless the Navy changes course, its fleet will continue to shrink, age and could become obsolete.

SNA: The Navy’s happy warrior

By Philip Ewing on Thursday, January 12th, 2012

SNA: The Navy’s happy warrior

Navy Undersecretary Bob Work said he was ‘psyched’ about the future and mocked skeptics of the service’s plans.

SNA: The Coast Guard’s cry for help

By Philip Ewing on Thursday, January 12th, 2012

SNA: The Coast Guard’s cry for help

The commandant of the Coast Guard worries about realizing his plans for new large cutters.

SNA: Return of the phantom frigate

By Philip Ewing on Wednesday, January 11th, 2012

SNA: Return of the phantom frigate

Huntington-Ingalls is not giving up on a naval export version of its Coast Guard cutter. Trouble is, does anyone want to buy one?

SNA: Sen Collins’ shipbuilding showdown

By Philip Ewing on Wednesday, January 11th, 2012

SNA: Sen Collins’ shipbuilding showdown

The Senate’s biggest destroyer advocate questions the wisdom of the Navy’s high-volume LCS strategy.

SNA: CNO lays down his priorities

By Philip Ewing on Tuesday, January 10th, 2012

SNA: CNO lays down his priorities

Adm. Greenert promised the Navy would keep focusing on key points even if it shrinks further.

SNA: The Navy’s next LCS dilemma

By Philip Ewing on Tuesday, January 10th, 2012

SNA: The Navy’s next LCS dilemma

The brass really, really wants the littoral combat ship to work, but it has more than acquisition hurdles to clear.

SNA: LM’s LCS enters its ‘cookie cutter’ phase

By Philip Ewing on Tuesday, January 10th, 2012

SNA: LM’s LCS enters its ‘cookie cutter’ phase

Lockheed officials say their LCS run is just getting into its stride, but there are a lot of other moving parts.

Revenge of the Gray Elephant

By Philip Ewing on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012

Revenge of the Gray Elephant

Reports say DDG 1000 could wind up a bargain compared to the Navy’s other major shipbuilding plans.

Lockheed, Boeing battle for future of Aegis

By Philip Ewing on Wednesday, December 14th, 2011

Lockheed, Boeing battle for future of Aegis

The defense titans both want the job of helping the Navy upgrade its signature combat system.

Marines train for big at-sea takedowns

By Philip Ewing on Thursday, December 8th, 2011

Marines train for big at-sea takedowns

Marines and sailors want to keep proficient at quickly boarding and stopping suspect ships.

Alaska appeals for icebreakers

By Philip Ewing on Thursday, December 1st, 2011

Alaska appeals for icebreakers

A state leader says the Coast Guard must catch up in its response to the melting Arctic

The future is here: EMALS launches F-35

By Philip Ewing on Monday, November 28th, 2011

The future is here: EMALS launches F-35

Two great navies breathe a little easier as two key systems show they can play nice together.

Report: Cost spike for Navy’s next DDGs

By Philip Ewing on Wednesday, November 16th, 2011

Report: Cost spike for Navy’s next DDGs

The Navy could pay almost double for a new ship originally planned as a way to save money.

Deploying amphibs look a lot like the future

By Philip Ewing on Tuesday, November 15th, 2011

Deploying amphibs look a lot like the future

The Navy’s newest big gator heads across the Pacific in a symbol of the new U.S. strategic focus.

Changing of the guard for Marine helos

By Philip Ewing on Wednesday, November 9th, 2011

Changing of the guard for Marine helos

The Marines are finally phasing out some of their oldest, Vietnam-era heavy lift helicopters.