A letter obtained by Breaking Defense states the “current phase” of a Navy study will wrap up this year.
By Justin KatzThe Navy has taken much criticism from Congress for repeatedly promising the study was nearing completion, but failing to deliver it.
By Justin KatzVice Adm. Richard Brown, now retired, is the highest ranking officer publicly reprimanded for the loss of the ship.
By Justin KatzThe keel laying is an important, albeit largely ceremonial, event in the submarine’s path forward to its first patrol in 2030.
By Justin KatzA top Navy official says she hopes aggressive plan doesn’t fall to partisanship, as it’s a “holistic look” at making the Navy more “efficient, more effective” and with more capabilities.
By Justin KatzPrevious laws requiring certain ship counts have struggled to be anything more than symbolic.
By Justin KatzThe Navy and Marine Corps will likely release the study’s results in the coming weeks, according to Commandant Gen. David Berger.
By Justin KatzThe early, poor performance of Russia’s ground forces stunned many, but Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro advised caution in assuming Russia’s navy, especially its subs, were not formidable.
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By Justin KatzPresident Joe Biden also announced Kristyn Jones as his nominee to become the Air Force comptroller.
By Justin KatzNavy Secretary Carlos Del Toro’s new strategic guidance makes abundantly clear the service now views China as its top competitor, more so than Russia.
By Justin KatzDel Toro arrives at the Pentagon during a time when the Navy is looking to develop a long-term strategic plan that keeps pace with China’s increasingly sophisticated naval technologies.
By Catherine MacaulayFormer Navy acquisition executive Hondo Geurts left government in August after Carlos Del Toro was confirmed as Navy secretary.
By Justin KatzThe contract award to 381 Constructors is part of the Navy’s $21 billion effort to restore the four public shipyards.
By Justin Katz