Naval warfare and procurement of naval weapons systems

CNO: Budget crisis creates ‘fog bank’ of uncertainty

By Abraham D. Sofaer on Monday, April 8th, 2013

CNO: Budget crisis creates ‘fog bank’ of uncertainty

The chief of naval operations says the Navy will boost its Asia presence despite a $10 billion shortfall this year from budget reductions.

Air-Sea Battle endures amid strategic review

By Kris Osborn on Friday, April 5th, 2013

Air-Sea Battle endures amid strategic review

Defense Department leaders say the military must re-evaluate the defense strategy, but don’t expect the Air-Sea Battle concepts to drift away.

Carrier readiness threatened by budget woes

By Richard Sisk on Friday, April 5th, 2013

Carrier readiness threatened by budget woes

The Navy’s aircraft carrier fleet has been hit especially hard by budget cuts with the fleet size dropping to 10.

Report: Navy considers cutting LCS fleet in half

By Michael Hoffman on Tuesday, March 19th, 2013

Report: Navy considers cutting LCS fleet in half

The head of Naval Suface Forces recommended the Navy re-evaluate the next flights of LCS in a classified report to the CNO.

CentCom measures risk of losing carrier

By Richard Sisk on Wednesday, March 6th, 2013

CentCom measures risk of losing carrier

CentCom chief explains to Congress what it means to go from two to one carrier in the Gulf because of budget cuts.

Amos expects to issue ACV RFP soon

By Michael Hoffman on Wednesday, January 30th, 2013

Amos expects to issue ACV RFP soon

Marine Corps Commandant plans to brief the SecNav on the program before taking the next step toward replacing the Amphibious Assault Vehicle.

CNO Starts Budget Chicken Game

By Ward Carroll on Friday, January 25th, 2013

CNO Starts Budget Chicken Game

Is this just the same drill that has gone on in years past, or is this year different because of the fiscal crisis?

Navy Under Secretary Bob Work to step down

By Michael Hoffman on Friday, January 18th, 2013

Navy Under Secretary Bob Work to step down

They Navy’s secret weapon on Capitol Hill expects to retire in 2013 after four years serving as the Navy’s No. 2 civilian.

LCS Mafia’s Full-Court Press

By Ward Carroll on Thursday, January 17th, 2013

LCS Mafia’s Full-Court Press

The LCS program has used this week’s Surface Navy Association conference in DC for a full-court messaging press against the ever-controversial platform’s critics.

Navy to see shrinking budgets but no shortage of crises

By Bryant Jordan on Wednesday, January 16th, 2013

Navy to see shrinking budgets but no shortage of crises

Commander of U.S. Fleet Forces Command describes the challenges facing the Navy beyond sequestration and the budget cuts.

Navy struggles to meet demands

By Richard Sisk on Wednesday, January 16th, 2013

Navy struggles to meet demands

Vice Adm. Thomas Copeman gave a blunt assessment Tuesday of the Navy surface fleet’s state of readiness in the face of budget cuts combined with the new defense strategy.

General Dynamics gets $4 billion underwater boost

By Michael Hoffman on Wednesday, January 9th, 2013

General Dynamics gets $4 billion underwater boost

Electric Boat division provides General Dynamics a financial cushion ahead of the coming defense cuts.

Navy pushes back against LCS critique

By Michael Hoffman on Friday, October 12th, 2012

Navy pushes back against LCS critique

Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby, the service’s top spokesperson, takes issue with a piece published on Time’s Battleland Blog about the LCS program.

Navy’s financial pivot to Pacific

By Michael Hoffman on Tuesday, October 9th, 2012

Navy’s financial pivot to Pacific

U.S. Navy admirals take comfort in the Pacific pivot while their sister services nervously await the fallout from slashes to planned defense spending.

Questions raised over Marine Personnel Carrier’s future

By Michael Hoffman on Friday, September 28th, 2012

Questions raised over Marine Personnel Carrier’s future

Tightening defense budgets have raised questions whether the Corps can afford the Amphibious Combat Vehicle and the Marine Personnel Carrier.

Fleet Forces boss urges for a ‘back to basics’ Navy

By Bryant Jordan on Thursday, September 20th, 2012

Fleet Forces boss urges for a ‘back to basics’ Navy

In his farewell message, Adm. John C. Harvey admits failures and urges surface warfare community to start operating like a military again.

Corps wants amphibious tractor, not a ‘Cadillac’

By Michael Hoffman on Friday, August 24th, 2012

Corps wants amphibious tractor, not a ‘Cadillac’

The Marine Corps commandant works to keep the Amphibious Combat Vehicle program on track avoiding the pitfalls of the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle.

How could the Navy begin to remake LCS?

By Philip Ewing on Tuesday, July 24th, 2012

How could the Navy begin to remake LCS?

A pattern of reports makes clear that LCS, as envisioned, may need to evolve. But evolve into what?

South China Sea standoff

By Michael Hoffman on Friday, July 20th, 2012

South China Sea standoff

Tensions persist between China and its neighbors over territorial claims to oil-rich shoals in South China Sea influencing U.S. naval presence.

Boeing to develop mini Poseidon spy plane

By Michael Hoffman on Tuesday, July 10th, 2012

Boeing to develop mini Poseidon spy plane

Company to use own R&D funds to fill potential $10B market for mid size maritime surveillance aircraft over next decade.

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