Navy fires commanding officer of USS WyomingCmdr. Robert Moreno was fired due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command, the Navy announced.By Riley Ceder5 days ago
Navy cannibalizing materiel for spare parts, watchdog saysBecause of delays relying on vendors, Navy maintainers have been forced to scavenge parts from submarines and grounded aircraft.By Riley Ceder6 days ago
US Navy test-fires unarmed Trident nuclear-capable missilesThe U.S. Navy carried out four scheduled unarmed missile tests of the Trident II D5LE off the coast of Florida last week.By Riley Ceder3 weeks ago
Keel laid for Navy’s second Columbia-class nuclear strike submarineThe vessel will carry multiple nuclear warheads and conduct patrols to deter adversaries.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher6 weeks ago
China’s military wants to target US undersea sensor network: AnalysisChinese experts believe that “the U.S. undersea surveillance system suffers from a number of vulnerabilities," according to a U.S. Naval College professor.By Michael Peck2 months ago
Delays in Navy’s next-gen submarine threaten US seapower, report saysThe delay could have an impact on the country's warfighting capabilities and ability to maintain undersea superiority, a new report to Congress says.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher3 months ago