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Nuclear ModernizationEarly Buys for Columbia Submarine Components Possible, Caldwell Says
In what could be a boon to submarine subcontractors and the broader nuclear-naval industry, the Navy is looking at buying components for Columbia-class submarines, especially boats that will follow the […]
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Navy/USMCAppropriators Knock Navy’s Large Surface Combatant Schedule Plan
Senate appropriators knocked the Navy’s Large Surface Combatant (LSC) schedule plan and the draft defense spending bill would cut funding due to a lack of clear understanding over the ship […]
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Navy/USMCGalinis: Future Fleet Plans Still Moving After Esper Fired
The Navy is still planning to move forward on former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper’s Battle Force 2045 plan to pursue a 500-ship fleet even though he was fired, a […]
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Navy/USMCSenate Appropriators Block Funds For Second Frigate Until CAPE Sends Updated Cost Estimate
The Senate fiscal year 2021 defense spending bill looks to fence off spending on a second Constellation-class (FFG-61) frigate until after Congress gets an updated cost assessment. The bill provides […]
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Navy/USMCState Department Approves $23 Billion Sale Of F-35s, MQ-9Bs, And Munitions To UAE
The State Department on Tuesday approved several Foreign Military Sales (FMS) to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) totaling $23 billion in F-35s, MQ-9B unmanned aircraft, and various munitions after a […]
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Navy/USMCFairbanks Morse Chosen For LHA-9 Generators
Fairbanks Morse said Nov. 10 they are providing generators for electric power aboard the unnamed America-class amphibious assault ship LHA-9. The company will start building a Ship Service Diesel Generator […]
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Navy/USMCGAO: Navy Did Not Assess Cost/Benefit Of Hybrid Electric Drive Before Moving To New Effort
A recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report found the Navy never fully assessed the costs and benefits of the Hybrid Electric Drive (HED) system program before shifting efforts to a […]
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ArmyLockheed Martin To Integrate Navy SM-6, Tomahawks For New Army Mid-Range Missile Prototype
Lockheed Martin [LMT] has received a $339.3 million deal to work on the Army’s new mid-range missile capability by integrating Navy SM-6 and Tomahawk missiles with launchers and a battery […]
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Navy/USMCNavy And GD Target Shorter Build Sequence For Columbia, Aim To Fix Virginia Delays By Block V
Navy officials on Thursday said the service and General Dynamics’ Electric Boat [GD] agreed to an 84-month build sequence for the new Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) but are trying […]
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Navy Awards GD $9.47 Billion Contract For First Columbia SSBN And Advance Work On Second Sub
The Navy awarded General Dynamics’ Electric Boat [GD] a $9.47 billion contract modification on Thursday for full construction of the first Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine (SSBN-826) and continuing advanced construction […]