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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 Plans The current and planned size and composition of the...

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) Program The Aegis ballistic missile defense (BMD) program, which...

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 Program The U.S. Navy began procuring Constellation (FFG-62) class frigates...

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 Modernization In an era of renewed great power competition, China’s military modernization effort,...

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 Procurement The U.S. Navy has been procuring Virginia...

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 Weapons The United States has actively pursued the development of hypersonic weapons—maneuvering weapons that fly at speeds of...

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...

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 Weapons The United States has actively pursued the development of hypersonic weapons—maneuvering weapons that fly at speeds of...

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. 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...