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US Navy's new submarines are 'in crisis' as costs balloon by $17 billion, lawmaker says
The Navy's nuclear-powered Virginia class sub, which it's supposed to build two of a year, is facing major delays and ballooning costs.
Navy launches USS New Jersey, first US submarine built for both genders
The USS New Jersey is the first U.S. Navy submarine designed to accommodate both male and female sailors since the ban on women in subs was lifted in 2010.
U.S. Navy makes history by launching its first coed submarine
The U.S. Navy has commissioned its first coed submarine, something the vessel's commander called "a truly historic moment" for the military.
The US Navy is about to launch a submarine built for a mixed-gender crew, the first of its kind
The USS New Jersey, designed for a co-ed crew, is set to join the US fleet on Saturday. A ban on women serving on US submarines was lifted in 2010.
US Navy Launches First Gender-Integrated Submarine
The first submarine designed for both a male and female crew was commissioned on Saturday, with the boat featuring various modifications.
USS New Jersey: Pioneering Gender Integration in the US Navy’s Submarine Fleet
The commissioning ceremony took place at Naval Weapons Station Earle in Middletown, New Jersey, marking the vessel's entry into service as a key component of the Navy’s modern submarine fleet.
New US Subs Running $17 Billion Over Budget, Lawmaker Says
The Navy’s new Virginia-class submarines are projected to run $17 billion over their planned budget through 2030, a problem ...
The US Navy is planning for possible war by 2027, when China expects it will be ready to invade Taiwan, US admiral says
Adm. Lisa Franchetti outlined a seven-goal plan for 2027, which Washington has repeatedly said is Xi Jinping's target for ...
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727 Days and 70,000 Miles Later: U.S. Navy Ohio-Class Guided-Missile Submarine 'Makes History'
Originally commissioned as a ballistic missile submarine in 1981, the USS Florida was converted to a guided-missile submarine ...
Russian Nuclear Submarines Cross Under Arctic Ice Near US Coast
Two Russian navy submarines, one armed with nuclear missiles, completed a voyage under the ice of the Arctic for a transfer ...
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Australian lawmaker calls for US Navy SEALs to work, train Down Under
As part of the AUKUS pact the U.S. has pledged to arm Australia with at least three Virginia-class submarines starting in ...
US, NATO allies train with naval missiles for potential Baltic Sea showdown with Russia
NATO troops, vessels and aircraft took to the frigid North Atlantic Ocean last month to sharpen their skills for a potential ...
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CNO Franchetti War Plan Preparing Navy for Pacific Conflict by 2027 With Flat Budgets, Static Fleet Size
The new fleet-wide guidance from the Navy’s top officer focuses on preparing the service for a potential war with China by ...
US moves soldiers to Alaska island amid Russian military activity increase in the area
The U.S. military has moved about 130 soldiers along with mobile rocket launchers to a desolate island in Alaska amid a ...
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The US Navy Is About to Launch a Submarine Built for a Mixed-Gender Crew, the First of Its Kind
Since admitting women onto submarines, the US Navy has faced the challenge of retrofitting and reorganizing vessels for co-ed use. Last year, the Navy announced plans to expand the number of ...
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Lawmaker criticizes Navy secretary for nearly $2B funding shortfall for 2 submarines
Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro was met with pushback and accusations of withholding information by lawmakers Thursday when he ...