Cmdr. Jermaine Brooms, right, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey, Cmdr. Nick Hoffman, executive officer, and Lt.j.g. Colin Dablain supervise maneuvering from the bridge wing during a replenishment-at-sea with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force replenishment ship JS Oumi. U.S. Navy / Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Benjamin A. Lewis
The Naval Brief: Military spending concerns; Helpful tech; DDG(X) concept; and more...
Welcome to The Naval Brief, a weekly look at the news and ideas shaping the sea services’ future.
Year-long CR warnings. Military chiefs are raising concerns about calls to keep military spending the same as last year’s, which could halt modernization plans and impact personnel, Defense One reports. If a continuing resolution remains in place, no new programs would start, and there would be no inflation adjustments— despite the highest inflation increase in 40 years.
Autonomous tech. Ships could see autonomous tech aboard to improve safety for overwhelmed bridge crews, Defense One reports. The technology could potentially prevent collisions by helping crews with navigation decisions.
DDG(X) sneak peak. More powerful lasers and hypersonic missiles are some of the features the Navy wants to put on the future DDG(X) warship, USNI News reports. The ship will also have a similar power system to the Zumwalt-class guided missile destroyers to power the sensors and weapon systems.
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From Defense One
Marine Amphibious Combat Vehicles Returning to the Water // Caitlin M. Kenney: A tow mechanism problem led to a three-month suspension from waterborne operations.
Russia Neither Accepts Nor Rejects NATO’s Offer To Restart Talks // Jacqueline Feldscher: Representatives from Moscow and NATO members will talk with their respective governments about whether to continue discussions, Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman said.
Private Group Keeps Afghanistan Evacuations Flying Despite Ground Halt // Tara Copp: Group leader: “There are Americans saying, ‘Help me, help me, help me.’ And the State Department is saying, ‘Fill out your form in triplicate.’”