Navy/USMC
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Navy/USMCTextron Unveils New Low-Cost USV
Textron Systems [TXT] announced a new family of low-cost autonomous unmanned surface vessels already in “high production” that is designed to meet Defense Department needs. Announced ahead of the Surface […]
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Navy/USMCTrump Admin May Be More Receptive To Industry Shipyard Plan, HII CEO Says
The CEO of shipbuilder HII [HII] said the incoming Trump administration is likely more receptive to a plan developed by the Navy and industry to improve shipyard wages and quicken […]
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Navy/USMCCBO Estimates 2025 Shipbuilding Plan Costs 17 Percent More Than Navy Projects
The Navy’s latest 30-year shipbuilding plan could cost 17 percent more than the service estimates, according to the Congressional Budget Office’s (CBO) annual analysis. This means the CBO estimated the […]
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Navy/USMCU.S. And Indian Companies To Co-Produce Sonobuoys
National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan recently announced the Biden administration welcomed a new partnership between U.S. and Indian companies for co-production of U.S. sonobuoys to be used by the Indian […]
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Navy/USMCNavy Looks Into Non-Developmental Landing Ship Designs
The Navy issued a Jan. 6 Request for Information (RFI) notice in an effort to find out the commercial availability of building a non-developmental landing ship at a U.S. shipyard. […]
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Navy/USMCTrump Praises Phelan, Suggests Working With Allies To Build Navy Ships
During a Monday interview with the conservative radio show host Hugh Hewitt, Trump praised his nominee for Secretary of the Navy and hinted at vague plans to use allies to […]
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Navy/USMCTrump Criticizes Frigate Cost Increases
In a recent interview, President-Elect Trump criticized problems in the Navy’s Constellation-class frigate program, attributing design change issues to the Biden administration. According to a transcript of the interview with […]
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Navy/USMCNavy Tests Autonomous USV Engine
The Navy recently announced it successfully tested an autonomous Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) engine continuously for 30 days. This final 720-hour, or 30-day straight, power demonstration was specifically for the […]
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Unmanned SystemsDARPA Tests Refueling At Sea With NOMARS USV
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) recently completed the successful initial test of at-sea refueling for unmanned surface vessels (USVs) as part of its No Manning Required Ship (NOMARS) […]
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Navy/USMCLatest CR Includes $5.7 Billion In More Virginia Sub Funds
The newest Continuing Resolution unveiled by the House Appropriations Committee Tuesday that extends federal funding into March includes an additional $5.68 billion to fund the Virginia-class attack submarine (SSN) program. […]