David B. Larter
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As the US Navy scrambles to field more missiles in Asia, a tough decision looms for aging cruisers
How is the Navy going to replace its 22 Ticonderoga-class cruisers, the air defense ships that each pack 122 vertical-launching missile cells? → Read More
With a second frigate yard competition on the horizon, Austal USA moves to add steel shipbuilding
Austal broke ground in March on a new facility that could make it a contender as a second shipyard for the Navy's new Constellation-class frigate program. → Read More
What should become of the Zumwalt class? The US Navy has some big ideas.
The Navy is looking at the possibility of designing a new hypersonic missile launcher to install as a payload module on its three stealth destroyers. → Read More
The US Navy inks a deal for a tenth Block V Virginia-class submarine
The Navy inked a deal for a new Fast-Attack submarine Friday. → Read More
The US Navy’s shaky plan to save its shipyards is getting overhauled
The U.S. Navy's Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Plan may need more funds to accommodate a larger fleet. → Read More
US Navy’s new unmanned plan leaves some unconvinced the service can stop screwing up tech
The Navy's new unmanned campaign plan lands with mixed reviews. → Read More
US Navy set to take delivery of the latest version of its Tomahawk missile
The Navy is taking delivery of the latest version of the Tomahawk cruise missile next week. → Read More
The US military has put scores more ship-killer missiles under contract as Pacific tensions continue
The Defense Department put more than 130 long-range anti-ship missiles under contract. → Read More
The stealth destroyer Zumwalt sails through rough seas testing
The Zumwalt passed with flying colors. → Read More
Exclusive: Navy transfers network authorities to Project Overmatch office
The service is giving its distributed maritime operations office more authorities over tactical networks. → Read More
Surface ship readiness continues to struggle, US Navy inspections show
Surface ship maintenance continued its slide in 2020, according to a new annual report from the Board of Inspection and Survey. → Read More
In its quest for modernization, the US Marine Corps looks to shake up its headquarters
The top Marine's quest to slim down the Marine Corps is coming to headquarters. → Read More
Canada’s new frigate is getting heavier, more expensive
The Canadian government is getting worried about the growing cost of its Type 26-derivative next-generation frigate. → Read More
LCS shipbuilder fires president amid a US and Australian financial investigations
The head of Austal USA resigned Monday amid U.S. and Australian investigations into a 2016 loss posted by the company. → Read More
Pentagon budget must prioritize the Navy, Air Force and cyber, lawmakers say
Two pro-sea power lawmakers are making the case to grow the Navy's budget, along with the Air Force and cyber capabilities, at the expense of the other services. → Read More
With the submarine threat on the rise, the US Navy looks to autonomous water sensor drones
The Navy is upgrading its fleet of underwater sensing drones. → Read More
Can the Biden administration break the cycle of marathon naval deployments to the Mideast?
U.S. Central Command’s siren song continues to draw aircraft carriers back to the Middle East. → Read More
The US Navy’s postgraduate school is taking a stab at metal 3D printing
The Naval Post Graduate School is working on 3D metal printing, hoping one day to be able to make moving engine parts in a 3D printer at sea. → Read More
In the South China Sea, it’s ‘meet the new boss, same as the old boss’
Tensions are mounting in the South China Sea as the U.S. doubles down on hardline Trump-era China policies. → Read More
With Columbia revving up, General Dynamics expects submarines to be a cash cow
Submarines are the key to big jumps in revenue growth in the years ahead, the company's CEO says. → Read More