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Navy sees boost in new surface tactics experts amid growing demand
More surface officers are looking to become warfare tactics instructors, or WTIs, according to the head of the program's training.
Amid Red Sea clashes, Navy leaders ask: Where are our ship lasers?
“We’re 10 years down the road, and we still don’t have something we can field?”
US Navy’s four unmanned ships return from Pacific deployment
Four medium USV prototypes spent five months in the region working with the Navy-Marine team and allies to push the limits of concepts of operations.
Navy tests how to relieve carrier strike group warships on station
A new concept would allow a deployed carrier strike group's cruisers and destroyers to be swapped out with fresh ships during deployment.
By Diana Stancy
Here’s what the Navy is doing to boost SWO retention
In recent years, retention among SWOs has remained at approximately 34 to 35 percent, up from a 30 percent retention rate roughly 20 years ago.
By Diana Stancy
Seeking 75 ships ready for combat, Navy turns to new readiness orgs
The fleet, struggling to reach its goal of 75 mission capable surface ships, is looking beyond the basics of ship maintenance for ways to boost readiness.
How repealing combat ship exclusion laws led Franchetti to become CNO
Thirty years ago, Congress repealed laws barring women from serving on combatant ships and aircraft, paving the way for a new generation of female leaders.
By Diana Stancy
Watchdog: surface fleet sailors still not getting enough sleep
Sailors have cited manning levels and uncomfortable mattresses as reasons why they can't get solid rest on their ships, according to a new report.
Pentagon program cobbles together air defense weapons for Ukraine
The Pentagon calls it FrankenSAM.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
US Navy unmanned surface vessels visit Japan for first time
Integrated Battle Problem 23.2 is the first exercise to use unmanned surface vehicles in U.S. 7th Fleet.
By Diana Stancy
Naval Surface Forces get new commanding officer
Rear Adm. Yvette Davids is serving in an acting capacity as SWO boss while she awaits confirmation as tthe next superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy.
By Diana Stancy