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US Navy adds stealth destroyer, new Arleigh Burke-class warship to the fleet: https://www.defensenews.com/naval/2020/04/28/navy-adds-its-stealth-destroyer-and-a-new-arleigh-burke-class-destroyer-the-fleet/

"The ship was delivered in two parts: the hull (mechanical and electrical delivery took place in May 2016) and the combat systems (which took place April 24, 2020)."

US Navy adds stealth destroyer, new Arleigh Burke-class warship to the fleet The Navy added two ships to its battle force on Friday, including its first stealth destroyer.

First stealth destroyer on track to have combat system installation completed:

Nearly 4 years after commissioning, the US Navy is about to get a fully working stealth destroyer The combat system for the Navy's first stealth destroyer is expected to be completed within days, four years after the ship was commissioned.

Navy looks to hire thousands more sailors:

US Navy looks to hire thousands more sailors as service finds itself 9,000 sailors short at sea The number of empty racks at sea has swollen by more 2,800 in the last year.

Here’s how the destroyer Zumwalt’s stealthy design handles stormy seas:

Here’s how the destroyer Zumwalt’s stealthy design handles stormy seas After years of questions, here's what the destroyer Zumwalt's commanding officer has to say about how the ship handles heavy seas.

Acting US Navy secretary: Deliver me a 355-ship fleet by 2030

Acting US Navy secretary: Deliver me a 355-ship fleet by 2030 The acting Navy secretary has made it clear he's serious about a 355-ship fleet.

CBO Releases Analysis of U.S. Navy’s FY20 Shipbuilding Plan:

CBO Releases Analysis of U.S. Navy’s FY20 Shipbuilding Plan The U.S. Congressional Budget Office has released its annual assessment of the Navy’s shipbuilding plan. The latest report covers the service’s FY20 budget request and long-term spendi…

FY20 Budget Overview Part 2: Navy Programs

FY20 Budget Overview Part 2: Navy Programs The Pentagon has laid out a $205.6 billion budget for the Navy in FY20, an increase of around 5.1 percent compared to the FY19 enacted level of $195.6 billion. Mirroring a broader trend in the def…

U.S. Navy eyeing big change to stealth destroyers:

The US Navy is eyeing a big change to its new stealth destroyers The Navy is contemplating cutting bait once and for all on the Zumwalt's big gun system.

New Forecast International White Paper on Naval Surface Warfare Systems by Stuart Slade:
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The US Navy’s surface fleet: Here’s what’s ahead in 2019

The US Navy’s surface fleet: Here’s what’s ahead in 2019 The U.S. surface fleet has a big year in store for 2019.

Navy May Have to Choose Between New Ballistic Missile Subs or 355 Ship Fleet:

Panel: Navy May Have to Choose Between New Ballistic Missile Subs or 355 Ship Fleet - USNI News The Navy could be forced to make hard choices sooner rather than later when it comes to finding the money to replace its aging ballistic missile submarines or reach its goal of having a fleet of 355 warships, a panel of security and budgetary experts said this week. When asked by USNI News what the....