Navy uses 3-D printing to manufacture destroyer parts The 3-D printing process reduced the manufacturing time of one part, which traditionally takes nearly a year to produce, by 80%. By Zita Ballinger Fletcher11 days ago
Five Navy ships now outfitted with augmented reality maintenance techThe new systems are designed to circumvent the costly need for subject matter experts to physically travel to ships to provide tech support. By Zita Ballinger Fletcher5 weeks ago
Starlink, Oura Rings to help monitor sailor fatigue underway When the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group gets underway this year, 1,600 sailors will embark on the largest volunteer study of crew fatigue to date. By Hope Hodge Seck5 weeks ago
US military changes tone in Africa, urges burden-sharing among alliesThe U.S. military’s new posture comes even though many African armies remain ill-equipped and insurgent groups expand.5 weeks ago
US spent $6 billion in the past 3 years to recruit and retain troopsThe multi-year effort has been part of a growing campaign to counter enlistment shortfalls. By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press5 weeks ago
Navy ramps up unmanned systems weapons tests, calls for industry pushThe Navy recently launched two groundbreaking weapons tests as the service continues its push for unmanned systems.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher6 weeks ago