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Report to U.S. Congress on Navy Force Structure and Shipbuilding Plans

The Congressional Research Service report for “Navy Force Structure and Shipbuilding Plans:Background and Issues for Congress” was published on Sep 16, 2021. The summary of the report as follows.”U.S. Navy Force Structure and Shipbuilding PlansThe current and planned size and composition of the...

Report to U.S. Congress on Navy Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) Program

The updated Congressional Research Service report for “Navy Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) Program: Background and Issues for Congress” was published on Aug 23, 2021. The summary of the report as follows.”Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) ProgramThe Aegis ballistic missile defense (BMD) program, which...

Report to U.S. Congress on Navy Constellation (FFG-62) Class Frigate Program

The Congressional Research Service report for “Navy Constellation (FFG-62) Class Frigate Program: Background and Issues for Congress” was published on Aug 10, 2021. The summary of the report as follows.”Constellation (FFG-62) Class Frigate ProgramThe U.S. Navy began procuring Constellation (FFG-62) class frigates...

Report to U.S. Congress on China Naval Modernization: Implications for U.S. Navy Capabilities

The Congressional Research Service report for “China Naval Modernization: Implications for U.S. Navy Capabilities—Background and Issues for Congress” was published on Aug 3, 2021. The summary of the report as follows.China Naval ModernizationIn an era of renewed great power competition, China’s military modernization effort,...

Report to U.S. Congress on Virginia (SSN-774) Class Attack Submarine Procurement

The Congressional Research Service report for “Navy Virginia (SSN-774) Class Attack Submarine Procurement: Background and Issues for Congress” was published on July 29, 2021. The summary of the report is as follows.Virginia (SSN-774) Class Attack Submarine ProcurementThe U.S. Navy has been procuring Virginia...

Report to U.S. Congress on Hypersonic Weapons

The updated Congressional Research Service report for “Hypersonic Weapons: Background and Issues for Congress” was published on July 9, 2021. The summary of the report as follows.Hypersonic WeaponsThe United States has actively pursued the development of hypersonic weapons—maneuvering weapons that fly at speeds of...

NAVSEA Warfare Centers Release Updated Strategic Plan

Naval Sea System Command’s (NAVSEA) Warfare Centers released an updated 2021-2025 Strategic Plan on May 10, 2021, identifying the pathway to success via mission priorities, strategic goals, and foundational values.The updated plan aligns to the CNO Navigation Plan and...

Report to U.S. Congress on Hypersonic Weapons

The Congressional Research Service report for “Hypersonic Weapons: Background and Issues for Congress” published on April 26, 2021. The summary of the report as follows.Hypersonic WeaponsThe United States has actively pursued the development of hypersonic weapons—maneuvering weapons that fly at speeds of...

U.S. Navy, Marine Corps Release Unmanned Campaign Plan

The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps released the Unmanned Campaign framework on March 16, 2021. The Unmanned Campaign Plan represents the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps’ strategy for making unmanned systems a trusted and integral part of warfighting.The framework...

3 New Congressional Research Service Reports Covering Naval Issues have been Published

3 New Congressional Research Service Reports covering naval issues have been published. The reports are:NoSubjectDate1Navy Lasers, Railgun, and Gun-Launched Guided Projectile: Background and Issues for Congress26 February 20212Navy LPD-17 Flight II and LHA Amphibious Ship Programs: Background and Issues...

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