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Special operators want electronic attack and firepower for watercraft

Officials want kinetic and nonkinetic weapons for a variety of vessels.

7 days ago

Hegseth champions special operations as the force for today’s threats

There has been a 200% increase in SOF missions over the past three years, the defense secretary said.

7 days ago

Opinion

To bootstrap US maritime industrial base, link allies and innovators

As officials consider the wholesale resuscitation of U.S. shipbuilding, there is a nearer-term lever worth pulling, the author of this op-ed argues.

By Joshua Tallis

3 weeks ago

Trump signs shipbuilding order as Navy leaders call for 381-ship fleet

The new policy aims to revitalize a U.S. shipbuilding industry that has fallen well behind production levels of its rivals from Beijing.

By Riley Ceder, Zita Ballinger Fletcher and J.D. Simkins

4 weeks ago

Navy League urges rapid expansion of battle fleet for future wars

The nonprofit is asking lawmakers to bolster the Navy's fleet of battle force ships in preparation for long-term and large-scale wars.

By Nikki Wentling

3 months ago

Navy shipbuilding plan would cost $1 trillion over the next 30 years

The Navy's plan for its future fleet would require $1 trillion and a drastic increase in productivity at the nation's shipyards.

By Nikki Wentling

4 months ago