Navy Matters

The San Antonio class (LPD-17) ship design included the use of a composite enclosure around the mast.   The Advanced Enclosed Mast/Sensor ...

The San Antonio (LPD-17) amphibious assault ship class has been in production since the lead ship began construction in 2000.   Now, 21 ye...

The Navy has designated the LPD-17 as the basis for the LX(R) (now designated LPD-17 Flt II) which is intended to replace the LSD-41/49 clas...

Let’s take a closer look at the LX(R), the replacement for the LSD-41/49 class.  To refresh our memories, here are some specs on the LX(R) ...

Kris Osborn at DoD Buzz website has an article about current upgrades to the USS Arlington, LPD-24 (1).   The main item discussed was modif...

The San Antonio , LPD-17, class amphibious ship has had a troubled and challenging history, to say the least.   The DOT&E 2013 annual r...

Here’s a little-known system that is critical to Navy ship survivability and yet is struggling to achieve effective and reliable operation ...

The Navy has its share of problems.   Some, such as budget limitations, are imposed from the outside and are largely outside the Navy’s con...