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US Navy modernization
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy’s most expensive warship ever will be commissioned in July.
US Navy Accepts Delivery of $13 Billion Nuclear-Powered Supercarrier
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The lead ship of the U.S. Navy’s new class of aircraft carriers was delivered to the service on May 31.
US Navy’s $13 Billion Supercarrier to Begin Acceptance Trials in May
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Following the successful completion of acceptance trials, the U.S. Navy expects a quick delivery.
US Navy’s New Supercarrier Successfully Completes Builder’s Sea Trials
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new aircraft carrier is on track for delivery to the U.S. Navy in May.
US Navy’s New Supercarrier Finally Takes to Sea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The lead ship of the U.S. Navy’s latest class of aircraft carriers embarked on crucial sea trials over the weekend.
Deterrence Diminished by US Navy Readiness Gaps as Congress Debates Budget
By Steven Stashwick
Leaders warn years of stunted budgets leave Navy with a thin bench in event of a conflict.
US Navy’s New Supercarrier Will Take to Sea This Week
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy’s latest supercarrier will set sail for builder’s trials this week.
The Navy Will Struggle to Build Trump’s 350-Ship Fleet
By Steven Stashwick
Budget and shipyard hurdles will stymie progress beyond the current President’s term.
Vision for the Future US Fleet II: The Numbers
By Steven Stashwick
New light carriers, missile craft, and unmanned platforms.
Vision for the Future US Fleet I: Concepts & Organization
By Steven Stashwick
An influential Washington think tank has released a key fleet architecture study.
US Navy to Receive New $13 Billion Aircraft Carrier in April (Maybe)
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy’s new supercarrier is “99 percent overall complete with 93 percent of the test program complete.”
Littoral Combat Ship: The US Navy’s ‘Alleged Warship’
By Steven Stashwick
Senate oversight deeply critical of troubled program.
Road to 350: Can the US Build a 350-Ship Fleet the Navy Actually Wants?
By Steven Stashwick
Shipbuilding capacity, political & budget uncertainty, combat capability, complicate any new plan.
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