Naval aviators will no longer command amphibious warships, CNO saysThe Navy announced that it intends to make surface warfare officers the only commanding officers aboard amphibious warships starting in fiscal 2028.By Riley Ceder4 weeks ago
US Navy to extend service life of amphibious assault ship USS Wasp by 5 yearsThe service completed a study of Wasp-class amphibious assault ships and is currently conducting another on amphibious dock landing ships.By Riley Ceder5 weeks ago
Navy releases list of ships it plans to inactivate this yearThe service intends to remove 14 vessels from its fleet.By Riley Ceder5 weeks ago
What we know about the US military’s new joint laser weapon systemThe Army-Navy effort aims to produce a containerized 150-kilowatt high-energy laser weapon to counter incoming cruise missiles.By Jared Keller5 weeks ago
US Southern Command stands up autonomous unitOnce fully operational, the new command will be tasked with engaging autonomous, semi-autonomous and unmanned platforms to “counter threats across domains.By Cristina Stassis6 weeks ago
Saildrone announces new USV class aimed at anti-submarine warfareSpectre, a new class of unmanned surface vessel, will face sea trials in early 2027.By Cristina Stassis6 weeks ago