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Report to Congress on Taiwan Political, Security Issues

27 June 2019

The following is the June 26, 2019 Congressional Research Service In Focus report, Taiwan: Select Political and Security Issues.

From the report

Taiwan, which officially calls itself the Republic of China (ROC), is an island democracy of 23.6 million people located across the Taiwan Strait from mainland China.
Since January 1, 1979, U.S.-Taiwan relations have been unofficial, a consequence of the Carter Administration’s decision to establish diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of...

https://news.usni.org/2019/06/27/report-to-congress-on-taiwan-political-security-issues

Naval Aviation Facing Unexpected Budget Shortfall; Options to Slow Spending Being Considered

27 June 2019

Seaman Sakyra Baker stands aft lookout as an F/A-18 Super Hornet assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 lands on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) on Feb. 21, 2019. US Navy Photo

The naval aviation community is facing a budget shortfall of at least $100 million for the current fiscal year and may have to cut back flight hours and other operations between now and the Sept. 30 end of the fiscal year, USNI News learned.

Commander of Naval Air Force...

https://news.usni.org/2019/06/27/naval-aviation-facing-unexpected-budget-shortfall-options-to-slow-spending-being-considered

U.S. Naval Power and Energy Systems Technology Development Roadmap

27 June 2019

The following is the Naval Power and Energy Systems Technology Development Roadmap, the Naval Sea Systems Command’s strategy to meet future weapon and sensor systems power requirements. The document was released June 26.

From the report

Today, the U.S. Navy is on the cusp of revolutionary changes in how warfare at sea is conducted. Akin to the shift from guns to missiles, this revolution will take the form of high-power pulsed mission systems. These include directed energy weapons such as lasers...

https://news.usni.org/2019/06/26/u-s-naval-power-and-energy-systems-technology-development-roadmap

Littoral Combat Ship Billings Still in Montreal After Hitting a Moored Ship

26 June 2019

Screen capture of a video showing Billings strike a moored cargo ship.

Littoral Combat Ship Billings (LCS-15) is pier-side in Montreal undergoing repairs after making contact with a merchant ship on Friday, Navy officials told USNI News on Wednesday.

The Freedom-class LCS, delivered to the Navy in February, was leaving its slip when it allided with the bulk carrier Rosaire Desgagnes, according to a video of the incident reviewed by USNI News.

The LCS was under the assistance of two tugs when the...

https://news.usni.org/2019/06/26/littoral-combat-ship-billings-still-in-montreal-after-hitting-a-moored-ship

Navy Refining How Data Analytics Could Predict Ship Maintenance Needs

24 June 2019

Hull Maintenance Technician 1st Class Patrick Zembol, from Romeo, Mich., welds a stanchion in the weld shop aboard the Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76). US Navy Photo

The post was updated to include correct terminology.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Extending the lifespans of existing ships using data-driven maintenance efforts is the best strategy for achieving a 355- ship navy, said the Naval Sea Systems Command chief engineer.

The key to maintaining ships and enabling...

https://news.usni.org/2019/06/24/navy-refining-how-data-analytics-could-predict-ship-maintenance-needs

Shipbuilding Industry Struggles to Recruit And Retain Workforce

2 May 202021 June 2019

William Mahan, a Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility worker from Puyallup, Washington, grinds a bulkhead on Aug. 04, 2017. US Navy Photo

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The shipbuilding and repair industry is facing increasing challenges from an aging workforce, lack of stability in the contract workload and a problem convincing young Americans that shipyard work is essential and well-paying, industry officials said.

The search for new shipyard workers must overcome the constant...

https://news.usni.org/2019/06/21/shipbuilding-industry-struggles-to-recruit-and-retain-workforce

BAE Systems Quashes Hopes of Type 26 Entry in FFG(X) Contest

21 June 2019

Hunter-class version of BAE Type 26 frigate. BAE artist rendering

LONDON — BAE Systems has told USNI News that it would be “delighted” to enter its Type 26 Global Combat Ship in the FFG(X) future frigate competition – if the Navy scraps the requirement for a proven hull design.

The U.K. shipbuilder has taken a close interest in the small surface combatant program, prompting speculation that the United States might join Britain, Australia and Canada in acquiring versions of the Type 26 platform.

On...

https://news.usni.org/2019/06/21/bae-systems-quashes-hopes-of-type-26-entry-in-ffgx-contest

Navy Issues Final RFP for FFG(X) Next-Generation Frigate

20 June 2019

FFG(X) contenders

The Navy released the final request for proposals for its next guided-missile frigate (FFG(X)) today, outlining the program that will get the U.S. Navy into the business of operating high-end small combatants.

The service is counting on the new frigate to help the fleet operate in a distributed manner in a contested maritime environment. To that end, the final solicitation for bids for the FFG(X) program highlights a particular interest in what industry can offer in range;...

https://news.usni.org/2019/06/20/navy-issues-final-rfp-for-ffgx-next-generation-frigate

Navy: Next Large Surface Combatant Will Look A Lot Like Zumwalt

19 June 2019

Destroyer Zumwalt (DDG-1000) transits the Atlantic Ocean during acceptance trials with the Navy’s Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV). US Navy Photo

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Navy’s next large surface combatant will probably look more like the futuristic Zumwalt class of guided-missile destroyers than fleet’s current workhorse class of Arleigh Burke destroyers, the program executive officer said.

Navy and industry designers are talking about increased payloads, increased computing and increased...

https://news.usni.org/2019/06/19/navy-next-large-surface-combatant-will-look-a-lot-like-zumwalt

Report to Congress on Saudi Arabia

19 June 2019

The following is the June 18, 2019 Congressional Research Service Insight report, Saudi Arabia.

From the report

The kingdom of Saudi Arabia, ruled by the Al Saud family since its founding in 1932, wields significant global influence through its administration of the birthplace of the Islamic faith and by virtue of its large oil reserves. Saudi leaders’ domestic and foreign policy decisions are fueling calls from some U.S. leaders for a reassessment of long-standing bilateral ties. The Al Saud...

https://news.usni.org/2019/06/19/report-to-congress-on-saudi-arabia

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