Aerospace Group:

Navy/USMC

Navy Report Finds Multiple Failures Led To Bonhomme Richard Fire, Hill Responds

Wednesday, October 20th, 2021

SHARE:

Navy Report Finds Multiple Failures Led To Bonhomme Richard Fire, Hill Responds

A fire continued to be fought into the evening on board USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6) at Naval Base San Diego, July 12, 2020. (Photo: U.S. Navy)

The Navy released a report this week reviewing the factors that led to the devastating five day fire that cost the service the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6), an assessment showing that a range of failures at various levels were responsible for the Navy losing the $2 billion ship. Former U.S. 3rd Fleet commander Vice Adm. Scott Conn oversaw the Command Investigation and his report found that “although the fire was started by an act of arson, the ship was lost…

Congress

Trump Wants Second Reconciliation Bill On His Desk By June 1

President Donald Trump on Wednesday called on Congress to pass and send a second reconciliation bill to his desk by June 1. The deadline follows congressional Republicans’ backing a pursuit […]

Space

Upgrading Current GPS Ground System “Now a Viable Option,” As GPS OCX Problems Continue, Space Official Says

Upgrades to the GPS ground system–the Architecture Evolution Plan (AEP)–is an option under consideration by the Defense Department’s space acquisition chief, as problems continue in fielding the GPS Next Generation […]

Congress

Graham Says GOP To Move Ahead On Second Reconciliation Bill, With Defense Funds As Priority

Senate Budget Committee Chair Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said Wednesday, with the White House’s backing, his panel will move “expeditiously” on crafting a second reconciliation bill, citing priorities for defense and […]

Pentagon

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 […]