Navy Matters

As reported across numerous Internet web sites, the Navy will change the LCS designation to FF, meaning frigate.   I said the Navy would en...

We’ve noted the beginning of a PR campaign by the Navy in support of the barely changed LCS.   Well, it turns out that the Navy attempted t...

Once the Navy opted to pass on any significant improvement in the LCS, it was obvious that they would embark on a significant public relati...

The Navy has decided to buy 12 V-22 Ospreys for its carrier delivery (COD) role (1) which is currently filled by the C-2 Greyhound.   The G...

Our past discussions have touched on the use of the F-35 as a local controller for an Unmanned Carrier Launched Airborne Surveillance and S...

The backbone of the American amphibious fleet in WWII was the attack transport, designated APA, which carried troops, their equipment, and ...

The Marines are planning to have the F-35 go operational in mid 2015 and the Navy is looking at late 2018 or so.   Of course, “operational”...