It will be a busy 2019 for the Littoral Combat Ships, with six vessels set to be commissioned by the end of the year, a program official said at Navy League’s annual Sea-Air-Space symposium on Wednesday. Three of the commissionings…
Spencer: Navy’s Readiness Relies on Industrial Base, New Approach to Risk
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — The Navy Department is showing progress in its drive to increase readiness and prepare its forces to “fight tonight and win,” Navy Secretary Richard V. Spencer said May 8. But in a luncheon speech at the…
Coast Guard Focusing More Attention on the Arctic, Commandant Reports
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — The Coast Guard has faced a challenging year — and going forward the sea service will continue to emphasize the importance of increasing resources in the Arctic, said Commandant Adm. Karl Schultz said May 8 during…
Navy Infrastructure to Combat Cyber Threats Still a Work in Progress
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — Rear Adm. Danelle Barrett began her May 8 presentation at Sea-Air-Space 2019 with a cost comparison. A Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier costs some $13 billion, she said. A troublemaker can build a capable hacking device…
Shipbuilding Starting to Come Out of ‘Readiness Divot,’ Navy Vice Admiral Tells Audience
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — U.S and Canadian sea service officers and industry leaders looked forward to more seamless coordination and better times for shipbuilding, which one U.S. Navy vice admiral said was just recently emerging from a “readiness divot.” “We’d…
Sea Service Spouses Take Center Stage at Second Annual Maritime Gala
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — In its second annual Maritime Gala the night of May 7, the Navy League honored awardees from the highest levels of the sea services, but also dedicated the night to the often unsung work of sea…
Panelists: Navy, Industry Must Collaborate Better Throughout Acquisitions Process
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — The Navy and industry must do a better job at collaborating and monitoring progress throughout the entire acquisition process if the service hopes to improve how acquisition is done, a panel said at Navy League’s annual…
Sea Service Spouses Share Experiences of Building Families While Married to Military
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — Being flexible while raising families in an ever-changing environment continues to be a high priority for military spouses, the spouses of top sea service officials said May 7. The panel of spouses at Sea-Air-Space 2019 discussed…
Coast Guard MSRT Sees Expanding, Evolving Role
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — The U.S. Coast Guard’s maritime security response teams (MSRT) continue to evolve, as the service looks to make them more effective and expand their capabilities. The mission of the teams — one is based in San…
Marine Corps to Procure Naval Strike Missile
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — Using the congressionally approved Other Transaction Authority with the Marine Corps Systems Command, Raytheon will integrate the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) into the Marine Corps’ existing force structure. In recent years the Corps has determined a…
