Weekly Briefing: Naval Warfare

The latest naval warfare news and analysis from Breaking Defense

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Weekly Briefing Naval Warfare

Navy unveils latest concept for future destroyer, DDG(X) The service has settled on upgrading the hull form, maintaining the combat systems of its Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyers. The hull form in the concept isn't final, however.

SCO ends Project Overlord, shifts unmanned vessels to Navy The program produced four vessels that will now be at the Navy's disposal.

Yearlong CR would 'irreversibly delay' nuclear modernization programs: service chiefs The Ground Based Strategic Deterrent, Columbia-class ballistic submarine and B-21 bomber could all face delays under a yearlong continuing resolution, service officials said.

For unmanned vessels, Navy still working out maintenance strategy Sensors could provide a solution, but before that the Navy must defend its unmanned ambitions before skeptical lawmakers.

Citing 'unprecedented complexity,' SWO boss calls for systemic revamps in fleet The admiral's new paper calls for changes in acquisition offices, requirements directorates in tandem with the operational fleet.

Destroyer Preble to get Lockheed high-energy laser in 2022 Planned HELIOS installation comes amid congressional scrutiny of the tech and tightening contract deadlines.

Raytheon to start backfitting destroyers with SPY-6 radar The new radar represents a significant jump in capability from the flight IIA's current technology.

How COVID-19 changed Navy ops, according to SWO boss The most senior surface warfare officer in the Navy says COVID-19 has forced more self-reliance.

Navy, Air Force flight stats have been dive bombing for two decades: CBO The military's decline in flight hours and aircraft availability has remained a hot topic for lawmakers for several years.

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