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Navy/USMC

Trump Admin May Be More Receptive To Industry Shipyard Plan, HII CEO Says

Friday, January 10th, 2025

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Trump Admin May Be More Receptive To Industry Shipyard Plan, HII CEO Says

Launching of the Virginia-class attack submarine Minnesota (SSN-783) at HII's Newport News Shipbuilding division. (Photo: HII)

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 submarine production. “I think there is an opportunity with the new administration. I think there's probably more receptivity to innovation in contracting, and that could potentially support getting these 17 boats under contract. And it is an innovative approach to increase wages, accelerate submarine production, reduces the cost through the…

Congress

CENTCOM Looking To Lessons Learned From Use Of LUCAS Drones

U.S Central Command (CENTCOM) is looking to lessons learned from its use of Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS) drones by Phoenix-based SpektreWorks, according to CENTCOM head Adm. Brad Cooper. […]

Army

Hegseth Says DoD Open To Reviewing Army’s Planned Cuts To Legacy Helicopter Procurement

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has told lawmakers the Pentagon is open to reviewing the Army’s planned procurement cuts to its legacy manned aviation fleet. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), ranking member […]

Congress

Appropriators Press For Details On Iran War Costs; DoD’s $29B Estimate Doesn’t Include Base Damage

The Pentagon estimates the U.S.’ ongoing conflict with Iran has now cost at least $29 billion, while a lead official noted the updated figure does not factor in damage to […]

Congress

Appropriators Offer Skepticism On $350B Defense Reconciliation Plan, ‘Big Risk’ For Key Initiatives

Senate and House Appropriators told Pentagon leadership on Tuesday they’re skeptical of the department’s plan to fund $350 billion of the fiscal year 2027 defense budget through the reconciliation process, […]