New report describing strategy, operational concepts and resource investments needed to deter Chinese aggression in WestPac. Link with report text and video of the roll-out below. Welcome any thoughts or feedback! https://t.co/Ofydkx1wPk
The US Navy’s VLS capacity is already declining - and could dip further soon. My new article in @CIMSEC explores the emerging VLS gap & containerized launcher solutions (h/t to @CIMSEC & my @IDA_org colleagues for their sharp edits and feedback)
https://t.co/dLhSF2V1cO
The U.S. Navy just welcomed a powerful new asset! ⚓
We're excited to announce the delivery of the future USS Massachusetts (SSN 798), the 25th Virginia-class submarine, from HII's Newport News Shipbuilding division on Nov. 21.
With advanced stealth, surveillance, and special warfare capabilities, the Massachusetts will bolster our Nation's asymmetrical advantage at sea.
"The money will come from fiscal years 2023, 2024 and 2025 appropriations." Remember, the stuff that rolls off the production line is often the result of decisions made - and checks written - from many years prior.
@ConsWahoo I thoroughly enjoyed the first one. I'm a slow reader, but just from the prologue and first chapter I already know this one's gonna be a winner.
@AirPowerNEW1 Another great point raised by @TheDEWLine about this was since FAMM won't be exposed to the harsher environments of exterior weapon bays and pylons, the designs can use lower-cost materials and face lower qual/cert hurdles https://t.co/8Oxu3ocZBH