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Constellation Frigate Delivery Delayed 3 Years, Says U.S. Navy​

THE PENTAGON – The lead ship in a new class of guided-missile frigates for the U.S. Navy may be up to three years late, USNI News has learned.

Constellation (FFG-62), under construction at Fincantieri Marinette Marine in Wisconsin, may not deliver to the fleet until 2029, three years later than the original 2026 delivery goal, according to a service shipbuilding review.

U.S. Navy Facing Major Shipbuilding Delays While China’s Navy Expansion Accelerates
James Nault Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 03:00pm

The U.S. Navy has been having some pretty bad problems with getting ships and submarines constructed on time, and we reported on the potential impact that might have over a year ago: Delays with New Strategic Nuclear Missile Submarine Program Could Damage National Defense, GAO Reports:

The Government Accountability Office (GAO), which provides “the public with timely, fact-based, non-partisan information that can be used to improve government,” recently released a report raising concerns about the Navy’s Columbia Class ballistic (read nuclear) missile submarine program.

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The MQ-25 is a decent enough platform, but its integration has taken a while. How fast can it even be produced? Last I heard was like 20 airframes by 2026 or something.

US Army to award four year procurement contract for 18,000 GMLRS rockets​

The Army plans to award a four-year multiyear procurement contract in the fourth quarter of this fiscal year to buy 18,000 Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System missiles estimated to save $67.6 million, according to a service spokesperson.

When releasing its multiyear procurement bid last September, the Army estimated the savings would be 2.5% or $67.6 million “when compared to four annual awards,” according to budget documents from the Defense Department comptroller.

Engine swap along with other maintenance on the B-1B Lancer.

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HII Delivers LPD 29 To The U.S. Navy​

U.S. Navy To Deploy SDB-II Smart Weapon Aboard F/A-18 Aircraft​

Leonardo is trying with the new M346N to win the U.S Navy next trainer jet