Construction began on the final of three destroyers in the Zumwalt-class (DDG-1000) of ships last week following the Navy’s certification that it was ready for production. Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Jonathan Greenert joined Wednesday’s ceremony at General Dynamics [GD] Bath Iron Works in Maine to commence construction of the ship designed for littoral and land attack operations. “DDG 1000 is a vessel that fits within our Defense Strategic Guidance,” Greenert said. “With its stealth, incredibly capable sonar system, strike…
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Hegseth Acknowledges Potential $200 Billion Iran Supplemental Request, Final Figure ‘Could Move’
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday acknowledged the Pentagon could potentially ask Congress for $200 billion in supplemental funding to support the ongoing operation against Iran and replenish munitions used […]
Counter-Drone Flyaway Kit Used In U.S. In Early Hours Of Iran Strikes, NORTHCOM Head Says
U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM) used a counter small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) flyaway kit (FAK) in the early hours of the strikes against Iran on Feb. 28, according to Air […]
Army Taking ‘More Refined’ Approach On Push For Right To Repair Reforms, Obadal Says
After lawmakers decided against including major “right to repair” reforms in the latest defense policy bill, a senior Army official has said the service is continuing its push for authorities […]
Counter-Drone Needs Will Be Addressed In Next NDAA Based On Iran War Lessons, Banks Says
A Republican senator on Armed Services Committee on Thursday said that defending against Iranian drones has been challenge for U.S. warfighters and will be an area of focus in the […]
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