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US Navy modernization

Remaking US Naval Power for the 21st Century

Remaking US Naval Power for the 21st Century

By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Brent Droste Sadler.

US Submarines to Field Hypersonic Weapons in 2025

US Submarines to Field Hypersonic Weapons in 2025

By Steven Stashwick
The U.S. Navy expects limited operations by mid-decade and broader capability in 2028.
The US Navy’s $13 Billion Supercarrier Inches Closer to Combat Deployment

The US Navy’s $13 Billion Supercarrier Inches Closer to Combat Deployment

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy’s newest aircraft carrier began a post-availability shakedown period on July 15.

US Navy’s $13 Billion Supercarrier Just Got Even More Expensive

US Navy’s $13 Billion Supercarrier Just Got Even More Expensive

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy’s most expansive warship ever just got even pricier due to the need to fix a previously undisclosed failure at sea.

US Navy’s New $13 Billion Supercarrier Suffers Another Failure

US Navy’s New $13 Billion Supercarrier Suffers Another Failure

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new aircraft carrier’s propulsion system suffered a previously undisclosed failure in January, forcing the ship to return to port.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

US Navy, Pentagon Agree to Shock Test $13 Billion Supercarrier

US Navy, Pentagon Agree to Shock Test $13 Billion Supercarrier

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Shock trials for the U.S. Navy’s newest nuclear-powered aircraft carrier will proceed as planned.

Making a 355-Ship Fleet Reality: US Navy Considers Buying 2 Supercarriers at Once

Making a 355-Ship Fleet Reality: US Navy Considers Buying 2 Supercarriers at Once

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy is considering whether to buy its next two aircraft carriers together instead of individually.
US Navy Wants to Delay Shock Trials of $13 Billion Supercarrier

US Navy Wants to Delay Shock Trials of $13 Billion Supercarrier

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy is seeking to postpone shock trials for its new nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.

US Navy’s New Class of Ballistic Missile Subs on Schedule

US Navy’s New Class of Ballistic Missile Subs on Schedule

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The per unit cost of the U.S. Navy’s new class of nuclear-powered ballistic missile subs has reportedly also fallen.

US Navy’s New $13 Billion Supercarrier Completes First Flight Operations

US Navy’s New $13 Billion Supercarrier Completes First Flight Operations

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The lead ship of the U.S. Navy’s new class of aircraft carriers conducted its first fixed-wing flight operations at sea.

US Navy Solicits Industry Solutions for a More Capable Frigate

US Navy Solicits Industry Solutions for a More Capable Frigate

By Steven Stashwick
Expanded combat requirements cast doubt on adequacy of improving Littoral Combat Ship designs.
US Navy Sets Commissioning Date for $13 Billion Nuclear-Powered Supercarrier

US Navy Sets Commissioning Date for $13 Billion Nuclear-Powered Supercarrier

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy’s most expensive warship ever will be commissioned in July.

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