The Military Sealift Command’s newest fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Lewis (T-AO 205) achieved a significant milestone by completing its first fleet-tasked underway replenishment operation with USS Mustin off Southern…
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Hanwha Ocean Completes Landmark U.S. Navy Ship Maintenance, Marking First Korean Shipyard Contract
In a significant milestone for South Korea’s maritime industry, Hanwha Ocean has successfully completed maintenance and overhaul work on the Military Sealift Command’s dry cargo ship USNS Wally Schirra, marking…
Korean Giant Hanwha Acquires Austal Stake in Latest Push to Reshape U.S. Shipbuilding
Shares of Australian shipbuilder Austal Ltd. climbed after a unit of Hanwha Aerospace Co. became a substantial shareholder of the US Navy contractor, as South Korea’s top defense firm attempts to bolster its foothold in America.
US Navy Shipbuilding Called Too Slow and Costly as Trump Vows Change
The US Navy keeps falling short in shipbuilding, with costs too high and deliveries too slow, the service’s acting acquisition chief said in written testimony submitted for a House hearing on Tuesday.
https://gcaptain.com/us-navy-shipbuilding-called-too-slow-and-costly-as-trump-vows-change/
Navy Shipbuilding Crisis: GAO Finds Billions Spent Without Strategy as Fleet Goals Remain Unmet
The U.S. Navy continues to fall short of its fleet expansion goals despite investing billions in private shipbuilding and repair companies, according to a new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report….
U.S. Navy Names New Explorer-Class Ocean Surveillance Ships After Deep-Sea Pioneers
The U.S. Navy has announced the naming of its newest class of ocean surveillance ships, designating them as the Explorer class, with the first two vessels honoring renowned deep-sea explorers…
CBO Warns Navy’s Ambitious 2025 Shipbuilding Plan Faces Major Hurdles
The U.S. Navy’s 2025 shipbuilding plan aims to expand its fleet to 390 battle force ships by 2054, but achieving this vision comes with a hefty price tag, according to…
https://gcaptain.com/cbo-warns-navys-ambitious-2025-shipbuilding-plan-faces-major-hurdles/
GAO Report Reveals Massive Waste in Navy’s $3.7B Cruiser Modernization Program
The U.S. Navy’s ambitious modernization program for its Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruisers has largely failed to meet its objectives, resulting in billions in wasted taxpayer dollars, according to a new Government…
https://gcaptain.com/gao-report-reveals-massive-waste-in-navys-3-7b-cruiser-modernization-program/
HII Secures Landmark $9.6 Billion Contract for New U.S. Navy Amphibious Ships
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) has been awarded a historic $9.6 billion multi-ship procurement contract by the U.S. Navy, marking the first use of the combined procurement approach in amphibious warship…
https://gcaptain.com/hii-secures-landmark-9-6-billion-contract-for-new-u-s-navy-amphibious-ships/
U.S. Navy Partners with Private Equity to Revitalize Alabama Shipyard for Submarine Production
The U.S. Navy has launched a groundbreaking public-private partnership to strengthen American maritime dominance and national security. The initiative aims to enhance the Submarine Industrial Base (SIB) and support the…