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Future USS John F. Kennedy kicks off topside catapult testing
Car-like carriages weighing up to 80,000 pounds are being launched off the carrier to test its jet catapult system.
By Diana Stancy
US Navy mulls timing of new double-carrier award amid Enterprise delay
Construction delays on carrier Enterprise are one factor in ongoing discussions about when to sign a contract for the next two carriers, 82 and 83.
The Navy’s continuing cruiser debacle
A lengthy and costly effort to modernize the aging cruisers has not gone as planned, the Navy admits.
USS Zumwalt to receive hypersonic missile upgrades at HII
The destroyer's modernization period includes installation of the Navy’s Conventional Prompt Strike hypersonic missile system.
By Diana Stancy
Navy says destroyer deal helps two yards boost capacity at best pace
But one shipbuilding expert thinks the Navy should have guaranteed more ships in the contract to incentivize workforce and infrastructure investments.
Zumwalt makes an about-face back to San Diego for ‘maintenance’
It’s unclear what issue the ship is facing, although the Navy anticipates it will be underway again soon.
By Diana Stancy
Senate to extend Buy American laws for Navy ships
The Senate unanimously passed legislation that will eventually require components for all Navy ships to be made in the United States.
In-construction amphibious ship catches fire at Ingalls Shipbuilding
Shipyard employees extinguished a fire onboard the future Bougainville, but six people were treated for smoke inhalation.
USS George Washington concludes maintenance overhaul
The ship was originally slated to conclude its maintenance in 2021.
Navy vows quality of life reforms for carrier sailors in shipyards
An investigation determined that the working environment for sailors assigned to the George Washington was poor.
By Diana Stancy