AGORs support Navy's research fleet for 70 years

The 𝗨𝗦𝗦 𝗭𝘂𝗺𝘄𝗮𝗹𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗮𝗰𝗹𝗲 in modern naval design, yet it simultaneously 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 for large-scale defence initiatives. 🔹 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: Each of the Zumwalt-class destroyers experienced delays ranging from 𝟯 𝘁𝗼 𝟭𝟬 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀, significantly impacting strategic planning and operational deployment. 🔹 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀: Actual expenditures greatly exceeded original estimates, 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗼𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴, resulting in a drastic reduction of planned units from 32 to a mere 3. 🔹 𝗦𝗰��𝗽𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: Despite ambitious intentions, 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹. Key technologies such as the Dual Band Radar and compatible munitions for the Advanced Gun System were not implemented as initially specified, substantially limiting the vessels’ operational effectiveness. 💡 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝘀 that even with cutting-edge technology, rigorous control over scope, schedule, and budget is essential to mitigate risks and ensure 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆. #NavalTechnology #DefenceProjectManagement #MilitaryProcurement #ProgrammeManagement #ProjectDelays #CostOverruns #ScopeManagement #DefenceInnovation #StrategicPlanning #OperationalReadiness #RiskManagement #PublicSectorProjects

Sweden is looking for a ship to enable and support development of and experimentation with maritime uncrewed systems. Such a ship would help change and accelerate not only Sweden’s process for acquiring capability but the Royal Swedish Navy’s (RSwN’s) ability to deliver operational effect, Rear Admiral Fredrik Lindén – Director Naval Systems at FMV - Försvarets materielverk told Naval News. Interview by Dr Lee Willett Read more 🔗 : https://lnkd.in/eaxphDXr

Along with RNs 1SL's Gen Gwyn Jenkins, Germany's announcement we now have Sweden's call for autonomous platform development. The maritime domain is probably at its most interesting for many years. The potential of paradigm shifts in thinking and reimaging maritime missions with new fast developing technologies is opening up the opportunity space.

Powering the Chinese Navy with Hybrid Naval Vessels #China’s #militarycivilfusion strategy merges #civilian and #military technologies to strengthen both economic and defence capabilities. Through #dualuse vessels — especially roll-on/roll-off #ships — China enhances its #naval #logistics and #amphibious operations. With #legislation mandating civilian support, these hybrid ships bridge #commercial infrastructure and #military capability, reshaping #IndoPacific dynamics. Written by Ashish Dangwal Read the full article here https://lnkd.in/gGVc9vHT

Logistics saves lives. Staff assigned to Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Sigonella assisted in renovating a medical logistics warehouse, which ensures safe, reliable support for U.S. and allied forces across two US Navy fleets. #Navy250 #NavyMedicine250 Naval Medical Forces Atlantic

“Operating well in the joint and combined maritime environment requires precise execution, mastery of the basics, and seamless integration with allies and partners.” Read how the U.S. Naval War College is helping our forces reach and maintain those standards of excellence: https://lnkd.in/eYaJ8jBf

Notes to the New CNO Week - Start Building Small Warships Throughout history, small, well-armed ships have been essential complements to larger warships. Today, the U.S. Navy faces pressing challenges—too few destroyers, strained logistics, and growing demands from China’s expanding naval and maritime militia forces. The Lightly Manned Automated Combat Capability (LMACC) offers a practical answer: affordable, resilient warships with long endurance, advanced automation, and crews of about 25. Built for under $200M each, LMACCs could be produced at scale through smaller U.S. shipyards, expanding capacity while supporting Navy–Marine Corps operations. They would not only strengthen deterrence and presence, but also provide junior officers with early command opportunities—cultivating initiative, adaptability, and tactical acumen. Autonomous systems will continue to grow in importance, but human-led decision-making remains central to combat. By pairing human oversight with advanced automation, LMACC bridges today’s needs and tomorrow’s innovations, offering the Navy a proven, affordable path to enduring maritime superiority. #Navy #MaritimeSecurity #Innovation #LMACC #NavalStrategy #FutureForce Shelley Gallup Ben DiDonato https://lnkd.in/e5_ysiqp

Repairs coming soon 🚧 NAVFAC Northwest awarded $13.7 million to NH1 Joint Venture to repair missile haul roads at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, Sept. 16. “This project ensures the missile haul route meets the Navy’s strict tolerance and loading requirements—another way we enable the warfighter from foundry to fleet,” said NAVFAC Northwest commander Capt. Preston Taylor. Read more about the planned work here: https://lnkd.in/ewmYaCsH

Development of ECPINS 7—the next generation of OSI’s world-leading navigation software—is on track. This release will be fully compliant with NATO STANAG 4564 Edition 3, setting a new benchmark for naval navigation systems.   Already deployed across 26 navies and installed on over 700 warships and submarines worldwide, ECPINS is the most advanced and the only #WECDIS compliant with NATO STANAG 4565 Edition 2.   Generation 7 is being developed in close collaboration with the Royal Navy and Royal Canadian Navy, with support from the Royal Danish Navy and Royal Netherlands Navy—a testament to OSI’s trusted partnerships and global leadership. Media Release: OSI Announces ECPINS Generation 7 Development to Be Completed in 2025 https://lnkd.in/gWY7UAZt #OSIWINS

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