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US Navy’s submarine fleet is too small. Here’s how selling some may help.
The U.S. Navy’s fleet includes 49 attack submarines, despite a formal requirement for 66. It’s also facing crewing and maintenance problems.
USS Colorado returns from deployment, just in time for Christmas
While underway, the submarine steamed nearly 36,000 nautical miles and conducted port calls in Grøtsund, Norway, and Rota, Spain.
By Diana Stancy
Changes coming to sub IT ratings
Sailors in the information systems technician rating on submarines will convert into new ratings to facilitate “mastery” in one area of expertise.
By Diana Stancy
Navy opening more subs to women as new female officers double
The Navy will open more submarine crews to women in the coming years.
US Navy upgrading torpedoes, leveraging cloud computing for submarines
Apart from defeating torpedoes with torpedoes (yes, you read that right), the Navy is also improving its safety gear.
Navy creates three new IT submarine ratings to promote specialization
The sailors will specialize in communications, network security and electronic warfare.
By Diana Stancy
Here’s when the US Navy plans to sell subs to Australia under AUKUS
The Navy has revealed a timeline to sell used Virginia submarines and a new boat as part of a trilateral security arrangement.
Calls for more oversight, punishment after major military disasters
A senior Democratic senator thinks too many major military mistakes go unpunished or are insufficiently investigated.
Navy’s sub readiness boss unveils steps to reach on-time maintenance
The commander of Naval Submarine Forces believes he can get submarine maintenance back on track and readiness rates up to the 80% goal by late FY27.
Eisenhower strike group, submarine arrive in Middle East
The Eisenhower’s presence in the region marks the first time a carrier has operated in Central Command’s area of responsibility since 2021.
By Diana Stancy