Defense Systems
Lockheed begins production of Navy’s automated aircraft test system
The $103 million contract calls for replacing aircraft test equipment with the next-generation eCASS.
Business
U.S. Will Start Cutting Its Submarine Missile Launchers Next Year
The New START treaty requires the U.S. and Russia to reduce their stockpiles and long-range delivery vehicles by 2018. By Rachel Oswald
Business
The Case for Female SEALs
The military's gender integration problem is about cultural, not physical, barriers. Here's why they should start at the top, with special operations forces. By Elliot Ackerman
Business
Bribery Scandal Rocks the Navy
A nearly 4-year investigation leads to the arrest of a major Singapore defense contractor and an NCIS agent in a massive $20-million bribery scandal. By Stephanie Gaskell
Science & Tech
Navy Wants Battleships to Run on Seawater
The battleships of the future could be powered by gas sucked right out of the water they sail across. By Marina Koren
Defense Systems
Navy launches first drone from submerged submarine
The results from the Naval Research Lab’s six-year project promise to expand the ISR ability of the submarine fleet.
Science & Tech
Navy Launches a Drone from a Submerged Submarine
The drone flew a ‘successful several hour’ mission after launching from a submerged submarine. By Stephanie Gaskell
Ideas
Inside the Secret Interior of the Navy’s First Stealth Destroyer
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel climbed aboard the Navy’s first stealth destroyer, the Zumwalt, at Maine’s Bath Iron Works.
Science & Tech
How Music Could Be Used as a Weapon at Sea
Cyber experts believe that malicious soundwaves could be deployed to paralyze a ship's electronic systems. By Aliya Sternstein
Defense Systems
GAO upholds parts of BAE jammer protest
Navy told to revisit contract award to Raytheon for next-generation Navy jammer.
Science & Tech
Navy, Marines to Analyze Pentagon's Cloud Email System
The service's top tech official says that his office plans to undertake an analysis before moving Navy and Marine Corps emails to the cloud. By Bob Brewin
Defense Systems
HP prevails in NGEN protest
GAO denies Harris protest Next Generation Enterprise Network contract.
Business
Do Not Call a Navy Captain Fat
The Washington Post apologizes for characterizing an officer as “thickset.” By Tom Shoop
Defense Systems
Navy orders Raytheon to stop work on next-gen radar
Order stems from Lockheed Martin protest of Air and Missile Defense Radar contract award.
Science & Tech
Why the Navy Needs to Open Source Its Future
The Navy put great energy into virtualizing its servers with one contractor. Now it should open source its way into the next era. By Gunnar Hellekson
Ideas
How the U.S. Can Maintain the Undersea Advantage
The U.S. should not assume its military advantage is guaranteed under the sea, where the traffic and threats are getting more crowded than ever. By Adm. Jonathan Greenert
Defense Systems
Seapower symposium cancelled due to shutdown
The Chief of Naval Operation said the biennial conference is a victim of the government shutdown.
Ideas
To Save the Submarines, Eliminate ICBMs and Bombers
If the Pentagon is serious about new Ohio-class SSBNs, then it should end the “nuclear triad” of missiles and bombers (freeing $20 billion a year). By Christopher Preble and Matt Fay
Defense Systems
Mercury wins Navy jammer contract
Mercury Systems said it will supply electronic jamming gear for Navy training.
Business