SSN(X): The Next-Generation U.S. Navy Submarine That Might Have to ‘Sink’

SSN(X): The Next-Generation U.S. Navy Submarine That Might Have to ‘Sink’

The U.S. Navy’s next-generation SSN(X) attack submarine could become stillborn in the crib without more buy-in from naval brass and lawmakers.  It is looking to be highly expensive and is competing for funding with other futuristic naval vessels, such as the whiz-bang DDG(X) destroyer.  There may not be enough money and resources to complete the […] The post SSN(X): The Next-Generation U.S. Navy Submarine That Might Have to ‘Sink’ appeared first…

U.S. Navy Pursuing Palletized CIWS Systems as Threats Evolve

BAE Systems is pitching its Bofors 40 Mk 4 as a Palletized CIWS System for counter-UAS, counter-USV, and point-defense missions.