ARLINGTON, Va. —The Northrop Grumman EA-6B Prowler electronic attack aircraft will be retired from naval service on March 8 in ceremonies at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. The last squadron to operate the Prowler, Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare…
With Order, Trump Eases Path for Transition to Merchant Marine
ARLINGTON, Va. — President Trump has issued an executive order easing the path for active-duty military personnel and veterans who want to transition to service as merchant mariners, a move designed to open jobs to veterans while strengthening national security….
Navy Issues Draft RFP for New Guided-Missile Frigate
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Navy has posted a draft Request for Proposals for its next warship design, the FFG(X) next-generation guided-missile frigate. “The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) intends to issue a solicitation under full and open competition in the…
Navy Orders Materials for 16 P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Navy has awarded a $429 million contract modification to Boeing for long-lead material and activities for 16 P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft. The contract modification, awarded by Naval Air Systems Command, will support the procurement of…
Navy Undersea Warfare Director: ‘We Cannot Be Out-Escalated’ in Nuclear Deterrence
WASHINGTON — The Navy’s director for undersea warfare said the nation’s nuclear submarine-based strategic deterrent is more important than ever and that the 12 planned Columbia-class ballistic-missile submarines (SSBNs) are needed to sustain a credible strategic triad for the future….
Navy Admirals: SWO Proficiency Standards Toughened With New Checkpoints
WASHINGTON — The Navy’s efforts to improve training and the readiness of its surface warfare officers (SWOs) now include longer initial sea duty tours and a series of checkpoints that must be passed before an officer can command a ship….
Navy Requests Information for Unmanned Maritime Autonomy Architecture
Navy Requests Information for Unmanned Maritime Autonomy Architecture By RICHARD R BURGESS, Senior Editor WASHINGTON — The Navy has issued a Request for Information (RFI) from industry concerning unmanned autonomous maritime systems standardization to lead to more commonality in systems…
Navy Awards Orca XLUUV Contract to Boeing
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Navy has selected Boeing to build the Orca extra-large unmanned underwater vehicle (XLUUV). With a $43 million contract modification, the Naval Sea Systems Command ordered four Orcas and associated support elements, a Feb. 13 Defense Department…
U.K. Royal Navy to Establish Permanent Squadron in Middle East; QE to Deploy with U.S. F-35s
ARLINGTON, Va. — The United Kingdom plans to establish a permanent naval presence in the Middle East, putting more ships “East of Suez” and broadening the influence of the Royal Navy. The Royal Navy’s new aircraft carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth,…
SECNAV Spencer: Navy Problem Solvers ‘Need to Look Outside the Wire’
WASHINGTON — Naval officials need to seek solutions from industry and academia to meet the technological and acquisition challenges of the future, the civilian head of the Navy and Marine Corps said. “One of the drums that I beat to…
