Navy eyeing Littoral Combat Ships as ‘mothership’ for unmanned platforms, SecNav tells lawmakers

Navy eyeing Littoral Combat Ships as ‘mothership’ for unmanned platforms, SecNav tells lawmakers
Navy eyeing Littoral Combat Ships as ‘mothership’ for unmanned platforms, SecNav tells lawmakers

A letter obtained by Breaking Defense states the “current phase” of a Navy study will wrap up this year.

Del Toro: Navy-Marine Corps amphib study in ‘final stages’, being briefed to leadership

Del Toro: Navy-Marine Corps amphib study in ‘final stages’, being briefed to leadership
Del Toro: Navy-Marine Corps amphib study in ‘final stages’, being briefed to leadership

The Navy has taken much criticism from Congress for repeatedly promising the study was nearing completion, but failing to deliver it.

SECNAV censures retired 3-star, approves 27 other punishments for Bonhomme Richard burning

SECNAV censures retired 3-star, approves 27 other punishments for Bonhomme Richard burning
SECNAV censures retired 3-star, approves 27 other punishments for Bonhomme Richard burning

Vice Adm. Richard Brown, now retired, is the highest ranking officer publicly reprimanded for the loss of the ship.

Navy, General Dynamics lay the keel for newly renamed USS District of Columbia

Navy, General Dynamics lay the keel for newly renamed USS District of Columbia
Navy, General Dynamics lay the keel for newly renamed USS District of Columbia

The keel laying is an important, albeit largely ceremonial, event in the submarine’s path forward to its first patrol in 2030.

Navy brass put forward climate plan, citing threats to Parris Island, San Diego bases

Navy brass put forward climate plan, citing threats to Parris Island, San Diego bases
Navy brass put forward climate plan, citing threats to Parris Island, San Diego bases

A 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.

Lawmakers Wittman, Courtney push legislation for 31 amphibs for Navy’s fleet

Lawmakers Wittman, Courtney push legislation for 31 amphibs for Navy’s fleet
Lawmakers Wittman, Courtney push legislation for 31 amphibs for Navy’s fleet

Previous laws requiring certain ship counts have struggled to be anything more than symbolic.

Ahead of new amphib study release, Berger, Del Toro hype up the value

Ahead of new amphib study release, Berger, Del Toro hype up the value
Ahead of new amphib study release, Berger, Del Toro hype up the value

The Navy and Marine Corps will likely release the study’s results in the coming weeks, according to Commandant Gen. David Berger.

Despite problems during Ukraine invasion, do not underestimate Russia’s subs: Del Toro

Despite problems during Ukraine invasion, do not underestimate Russia’s subs: Del Toro
Despite problems during Ukraine invasion, do not underestimate Russia’s subs: Del Toro

The 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.

Letting the subs go by, letting the budget hold me down: 2021 In Review

Letting the subs go by, letting the budget hold me down: 2021 In Review
Letting the subs go by, letting the budget hold me down: 2021 In Review

Same as it ever was, same as it ever was / Same as it ever was, same as it ever was / Same as it ever was, same as it ever was etc

Biden taps Senate staffer for Navy No. 2 civilian job

Biden taps Senate staffer for Navy No. 2 civilian job
Biden taps Senate staffer for Navy No. 2 civilian job

President Joe Biden also announced Kristyn Jones as his nominee to become the Air Force comptroller.

Navy Secretary’s New Guidance Puts The Target On China

Navy Secretary’s New Guidance Puts The Target On China
Navy Secretary’s New Guidance Puts The Target On China

Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro’s new strategic guidance makes abundantly clear the service now views China as its top competitor, more so than Russia.

Who’s Who in Defense: Carlos Del Toro, Secretary of the Navy

Who’s Who in Defense: Carlos Del Toro, Secretary of the Navy
Who’s Who in Defense: Carlos Del Toro, Secretary of the Navy

Del 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.

Hondo Geurts Joining Silicon Valley Defense Group

Hondo Geurts Joining Silicon Valley Defense Group
Hondo Geurts Joining Silicon Valley Defense Group

Former Navy acquisition executive Hondo Geurts left government in August after Carlos Del Toro was confirmed as Navy secretary.

Navy awards $1.7B contract to expand Portsmouth shipyard

Navy awards $1.7B contract to expand Portsmouth shipyard
Navy awards $1.7B contract to expand Portsmouth shipyard

The contract award to 381 Constructors is part of the Navy’s $21 billion effort to restore the four public shipyards.