Navy/USMC
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Nuclear Modernization
STRATCOM Leader and Air Force Deterrence Official Defend ICBM Leg
The head of U.S. Strategic Command (STRATCOM) and the top U.S. Air Force deterrence official defended the intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) leg of the nuclear triad in separate forums on […]
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Navy/USMC
HII Nabs $107 Million For More LHA-9 Long Lead Material
The Navy this week awarded Huntington Ingalls Industries [HII] a $107 million contract action for more long-lead time material (LLTM) for the future America-class amphibious assault ship, LHA-9. The Defense […]
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Advanced / Transformational Technology
Pentagon Plans to Release Unclassified Version of JADC2 Strategy
The Pentagon plans to release an unclassified version of the Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2) strategy, which Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin may sign soon, a top DoD official […]
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Navy/USMC
Unmanned Battle Problem Includes Offensive Live-Fire Exercises
The Navy this week revealed more details about the ongoing Unmanned Integrated Battle Problem (UxS IBP) exercise being led by U.S. Pacific Fleet, including that it will have an offensive […]
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Navy/USMC
HII Unveils New REMUS 300 UUV
Huntington Ingalls Industries [HII] announced the release of its new small-class REMUS 300 unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) on April 19. HII said the new vehicle can go up to 305 […]
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Navy/USMC
Navy Finishes Another ANTX Exercise
The Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic concluded a joint civilian-military Naval Integration in Contested Environments (NICE) Advanced Naval Technology Exercise (ANTX), on April 14. The 10-day NICE ANTX, located […]
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Navy/USMC
Navy Begins First Unmanned Battle Problem
The Navy began its first joint unmanned and manned capabilities fleet battle problem exercise on April 19 off the coast of San Diego, Calif. The exercise is led by U.S. […]
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Navy/USMC
Triton Operating Better Than Expected, Navy Official Says
The Navy’s top officer in charge of developing unmanned vehicles this week said the Northrop Grumman [NOC] MQ-4C Triton unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) based in Guam is doing better than […]
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Cyber
EUCOM Chief Wants To Bolster Region’s C2 Systems, Cites Importance Of F-35 And Destroyers
The head of U.S. European Command told lawmakers Thursday his top capability gap is bolstering the region’s capabilities for secure indications and warning and command and control systems, as Russia […]
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Navy/USMC
DoD Announces Navy Flag Officer Nominations
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin announced President Biden made several Navy flag officer nominations on April 14, including the top requirements officer, Navy inspector general and commanders of 3rd Fleet, […]
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