Progress Update on U.S. Navy, Marines, DARPA, and USSOCOM Seaplanes
Naval News recently sent inquiries to the United States’ Navy, Marines, DARPA, and Special Operations Command for progress updates on their seaplane programs...
RAND: A Historical Analysis of a True Invasion of Taiwan
Dr. Scott Savitz, a senior engineer at the RAND Corporation, returns with this historical analysis of France's invasion of Taiwan in 1884-85, where the defenders were Chinese.
What Happened to the U.S. Marine Corps’ Ultra Heavy-Lift Amphibious Connector (UHAC)?
What happened to the UHAC, and why hasn’t it been tested since 2014 or entered active U.S. Marine Corps service?
U.S. Navy Comments on FFG 62 Frigate’s Lack of Tracker Illuminator System and Design Changes
The April 4, 2024, Congressional Research Service’s (CRS) FFG 62 frigate report can be found ...
Will the U.S. Navy Build New Cruisers?
Naval News asked the U.S. Navy if it would design and build new cruisers once the aging Ticonderoga-class cruisers are retired. Naval News also sought analysis from two military analysts on the Navy’s decision.
USS Carney Commander Comments on Destroyer Repairs and “Battle Luck”
On Monday, May 20th, Commander Jeremy Robertson of the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) and the U.S. Navy held a media roundtable to discuss the deployment of the Aegis destroyer.
RAND: What Does the U.S. Navy Need in its Future Combatants?
Naval News asked the RAND Corporation for their opinions on what the U.S. Navy’s next-generation destroyer, the DDG(X), should have in terms of designing the plug-in Payload Module.
USSOCOM Comments on the Navy’s Expeditionary Sea Bases (ESB)
Naval News asked the United States Special Operations Command what are their thoughts on the U.S. Navy’s Expeditionary Sea Bases (ESB).
Should the U.S. Navy Adopt Precision Strike Missiles for the Mark 41 VLS?
Naval News asked naval military analysts what are their thoughts on if the U.S. Navy should adopt the U.S Army’s Precision Strike Missile aboard their AEGIS warships equipped with the Mark 41 Vertical Launch System (VLS).
USCG on Polar Star and Polar Security Cutter Heavy Icebreakers
The U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters shared some exclusive news on the Polar Star’s Service Life Enhancement Program (SLEP) and on the new Polar Security Cutter heavy icebreakers.