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Navy replaces troubled part on Ford carrier after test cancelation
Carrier Gerald Ford had to return to port in August when all four of its jet blast deflectors failed due to corroded parts. A new part is now in use.
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Navy nears operational capability on LCS counter-mine mission package
The Navy conducted a final test in August and is awaiting the test and evaluation report before declaring IOC on the entire mine countermeasures package.
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Workforce woes are top ‘strategic challenge’ for Navy, admiral says
Costs are rising throughout the Navy’s shipbuilding budget: to train and recruit new workers, to bring in subcontractor support, and for materials.
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GAO concerned Columbia program may struggle to stay on schedule
GAO faults the Navy and DoD for not creating a proper schedule risk analysis in line with GAO best practices and DoD requirements.
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Fleet Forces team tackles ‘decoupling’ destroyers from carriers
Destroyers may not be tied to carrier strike groups anymore, allowing them to operate more freely and then seamlessly plug into a CSG when needed.
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Push for naval ‘interchangeability’ will require help from industry
The U.S. Navy and its closest allies and partners continue their quest to become interchangeable, but they can’t do it without international supply chains.
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Navy frustration building over late weapons, ship deliveries
The commander of U.S. Fleet Forces Command said industry needs to start delivering ordnance on time.
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Navy aims for 75 ‘mission-capable’ surface ships amid readiness drive
The Navy will keep close tabs on ship readiness metrics to ensure at least 75 are combat credible on any given day and overall fleet readiness increases.
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Navy considers non-LCS option for mine countermeasures in 5th Fleet
The Navy is considering forward-deploying LCSs to Bahrain or relying on expeditionary mine countermeasures companies to conduct some of the mission.
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US Navy considers Cold War-era squadrons to boost readiness
The sea service is poised to establish “surface groups” meant to renew the Navy’s focus on maintenance and training.
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Navy replaces troubled part on Ford carrier after test cancelation
Carrier Gerald Ford had to return to port in August when all four of its jet blast deflectors failed due to corroded parts. A new part is now in use.
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Navy nears operational capability on LCS counter-mine mission package
The Navy conducted a final test in August and is awaiting the test and evaluation report before declaring IOC on the entire mine countermeasures package.
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Workforce woes are top ‘strategic challenge’ for Navy, admiral says
Costs are rising throughout the Navy’s shipbuilding budget: to train and recruit new workers, to bring in subcontractor support, and for materials.
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GAO concerned Columbia program may struggle to stay on schedule
GAO faults the Navy and DoD for not creating a proper schedule risk analysis in line with GAO best practices and DoD requirements.
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Fleet Forces team tackles ‘decoupling’ destroyers from carriers
Destroyers may not be tied to carrier strike groups anymore, allowing them to operate more freely and then seamlessly plug into a CSG when needed.
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Push for naval ‘interchangeability’ will require help from industry
The U.S. Navy and its closest allies and partners continue their quest to become interchangeable, but they can’t do it without international supply chains.
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Navy frustration building over late weapons, ship deliveries
The commander of U.S. Fleet Forces Command said industry needs to start delivering ordnance on time.
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Navy aims for 75 ‘mission-capable’ surface ships amid readiness drive
The Navy will keep close tabs on ship readiness metrics to ensure at least 75 are combat credible on any given day and overall fleet readiness increases.
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Navy considers non-LCS option for mine countermeasures in 5th Fleet
The Navy is considering forward-deploying LCSs to Bahrain or relying on expeditionary mine countermeasures companies to conduct some of the mission.
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US Navy considers Cold War-era squadrons to boost readiness
The sea service is poised to establish “surface groups” meant to renew the Navy’s focus on maintenance and training.
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Navy replaces troubled part on Ford carrier after test cancelation
Carrier Gerald Ford had to return to port in August when all four of its jet blast deflectors failed due to corroded parts. A new part is now in use.
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Navy nears operational capability on LCS counter-mine mission package
The Navy conducted a final test in August and is awaiting the test and evaluation report before declaring IOC on the entire mine countermeasures package.
-
Workforce woes are top ‘strategic challenge’ for Navy, admiral says
Costs are rising throughout the Navy’s shipbuilding budget: to train and recruit new workers, to bring in subcontractor support, and for materials.
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GAO concerned Columbia program may struggle to stay on schedule
GAO faults the Navy and DoD for not creating a proper schedule risk analysis in line with GAO best practices and DoD requirements.
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Fleet Forces team tackles ‘decoupling’ destroyers from carriers
Destroyers may not be tied to carrier strike groups anymore, allowing them to operate more freely and then seamlessly plug into a CSG when needed.
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Push for naval ‘interchangeability’ will require help from industry
The U.S. Navy and its closest allies and partners continue their quest to become interchangeable, but they can’t do it without international supply chains.
-
Navy frustration building over late weapons, ship deliveries
The commander of U.S. Fleet Forces Command said industry needs to start delivering ordnance on time.
-
Navy aims for 75 ‘mission-capable’ surface ships amid readiness drive
The Navy will keep close tabs on ship readiness metrics to ensure at least 75 are combat credible on any given day and overall fleet readiness increases.
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Navy considers non-LCS option for mine countermeasures in 5th Fleet
The Navy is considering forward-deploying LCSs to Bahrain or relying on expeditionary mine countermeasures companies to conduct some of the mission.
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US Navy considers Cold War-era squadrons to boost readiness
The sea service is poised to establish “surface groups” meant to renew the Navy’s focus on maintenance and training.
