Saronic breaks ground on new Port Alpha shipyard in Texas
The shipyard is being built from the ground up in Brownsville, Texas.
EXCLUSIVE: How the DIA measures a military’s ‘Will to Fight’
After underestimating Ukraine's forces, the Defense Intelligence Agency adopted a new analytical framework to try and quantify the unquantifiable.
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What Boeing’s F/A-XX win means for the company, and what challenges come next
The selection raises questions, for example, about how Boeing’s workforce will take on another major program.
Navy to purchase 30 MUSVs following at-sea testing
The contracts come as the Navy expands its marketplace for unmanned systems and moves into the second phase of the MUSV program.
Boeing wins Navy next-gen fighter F/A-XX competition
Boeing's win gives it a monopoly on American sixth-gen fighters, following its 2025 selection to build the F-47.
US, UK test SM-6, other missiles on SINKEX target frigate
The joint exercise saw the test of several muntions but the final blow was delivered by an Mk 48 Advanced Capability Torpedo, a Navy official said.
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Processor upgrades enable computing at the edge
Avoiding vendor lock and providing more room for sensors and upgrades are critical considerations.
Navy’s shipyard revamp could cost more than $200 billion: GAO
The Navy originally estimated that the Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program (SIOP) would cost approximately $21 billion.
Navy launches Phase II for medium robo-ship project, seeks ‘innovative solutions’
The Navy wants medium unmanned surface vessels (MUSVs) that can operate for 10 days at sea and carry two shipping containers.
OCCAR awards $4.2B DDX destroyer contract to Fincantieri, Leonardo joint venture
"The DDX programme is set to redefine the Italian Navy’s capability profile in the field of air and missile defence" said the two Italian manufacturers in a joint statement.
Navy launches Robotics and Autonomous Systems Warfighting Development Center
RASWDC is in the process of developing a phased implementation plan to tackle issues like command structure, mission relationships and resource requirements.
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European-made Black Hawk gets an armed upgrade
New kits turn Black Hawks into attack Hawks in just three hours.
Navy wants more offensive, ‘expeditionary’ cyber capabilities
“What I would offer to industry … if you are interested in talking about expeditionary cyber, cyber at the tactical edge, particularly offensive or capabilities that support offense, please come talk to me," the Navy's principal cyber advisor said.
Navy selects captain as new chief of information
Capt. Tamara Lawrence, the current acting chief of information, will take over the post traditionally held by a rear admiral.
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Closing the Navy’s find, fix, and finish kill chain with remote mine hunting
Remote mine hunting combines autonomy, AI, and advanced sonar to clear waterways faster with less danger.
Hanwha, Magnet Defense to start construction on new MUSV this fall, testing next year
The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding in April agreeing to craft the MUSV.