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The US Navy has announced a significant delay in the delivery of the future aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN-80). According to the Navy's Fiscal Year 2025 budget documents, the delay is due to challenges related to material availability and industry/supply chain performance. Originally projected to be delivered in March 2028, the carrier will now be delivered in September 2029. Furthermore, the Navy has postponed the purchase of its next aircraft carrier, CVN-82, from Fiscal Year 2028 to Fiscal Year 2030. The delay has raised concerns about potential disruptions to the supplier base and workforce shortages. The Navy and shipbuilding executives have advocated for a consistent shipbuilding plan to allow suppliers to plan for future work. The delay in carrier delivery and potential workforce shortages have implications for the construction of other naval vessels, including nuclear-powered attack boats and nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines. #USNavy developments regarding #AircraftCarrier #Enterprise #DeliveryDelay #Shipbuilding #SupplyChain #WorkforceShortages and #NavalVessels.

🦅🇺🇸🦅 In a recent development, the US Navy has adjusted its budget request, delaying the procurement of the next Gerald Ford-class aircraft carrier, CVN-82, from 2028 to 2030. This decision, diverging from the industry's preferred four-year shipbuilding cadence, stems from the need to navigate fiscal constraints imposed by the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023. Despite the shift, Navy officials are striving to minimize the impact on the shipbuilding industry through strategic industrial base investments and a consistent flow of advanced procurement funding. The Navy's plan includes significant investments in both carrier and submarine industrial bases, and a robust budget for mid-life maintenance on existing carriers. As the shipbuilding industry continues its recovery amidst challenges such as inflation and workforce retention, the Navy's adjustments highlight the delicate balance between fiscal responsibility and maintaining a resilient industrial base. #NavyBudget #Shipbuilding #DefenseIndustry #MilitaryProcurement https://lnkd.in/gj6A4BhE

𝐍𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐛𝐮 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐌𝐈 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐭-𝐰𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 🤝 The Royal Netherlands Navy plays an important role worldwide in safeguarding security and prosperity at sea and from the sea. The Dutch fleet currently consists of submarines and surface vessels such as frigates, minehunters and patrol vessels. Many projects are planned for the coming years to maintain these vessels for as long as possible and to ensure optimum performance with safe and reliable equipment. Directie Materiële Instandhouding (DMI) - Koninklijke Marine is responsible for the upkeep of the fleet and has appointed Nevesbu as its engineering partner. Nevesbu will provide multidisciplinary engineering services for all Royal Navy vessels in the coming years. Bart van Rijssen, Managing Director of Nevesbu: "We are proud that Nevesbu has been selected for this large framework agreement and that we can contribute to increasing the material preparedness of the Naval Forces Command. We look forward to further developing our existing successful collaboration." Read more about this framework agreement on our website: https://lnkd.in/gqvM3J8s #nevesbu #navalarchitecture #submarines #navalvessels #lifeextension #modifications #navaldefence #royalnetherlandsnavy #DMI #advancedvessels

Did you know the US Army Corps of Engineers has projects in Norway? The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Europe District is working closely with U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa, the Norwegian Ministry of Defence, the Norwegian Defence Estates Agency (Forsvarsbygg) and the U.S. Embassy Oslo to deliver roughly $200 million in planned projects at the Royal Norwegian Air Force’s Rygge Air Station in Norway! The projects are funded through the U.S. European Command's European Deterrence Initiative using U.S. Air Force military construction funds. In addition to facilitating interoperability and training, the projects aim to enhance the readiness of Rygge Air Station to support the capability of U.S. forces, Norwegian forces, NATO Allies, and partners to rapidly respond to any situation in the region should the need arise. The first of the EDI projects there is expected to begin site work later this year. Read More: https://lnkd.in/gAMujxsb #StrongerTogether #BuildingStrong #WeAreNATO

To support the 200,000 days of outsourced work mentioned in the article, Maritime Maintenance University, established onboard former Emory S. Land-class submarine tender, USS McKEE (AS-41), could take on a portion of this work and use the work as training opportunities for MMU Sailors and industry partners. With MMU, the Navy gains trained Sailors and a rotatable pool of parts. Industry gains a workforce trained to the same standards to perform US Navy maritime work. From the article: When it comes to outsourcing, William Houston said the Navy farms out about 100,000 days of work across all four yards. This work could involve refurbishing valves and pumps, performing structural repairs, or anything else private companies have the expertise to do. Houston said he plans to double that to 200,000 days of work by FY26, freeing up shipyard staffs to do what they’re uniquely qualified to do: plan and manage complex repairs on a nuclear-powered boat, as well as conduct test and certification activities. Build Submarines Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) US Navy U.S. Navy Reserve

Attention industry leaders! The USAF is seeking input for a potential 10-year contract for operation & maintenance services at Eglin Air Force Base. Responses to the RFI are due May 20. CRG stands ready to support the right firm in providing valuable feedback, crafting a winning strategy, and developing a competitive proposal. Let CRG be your trusted partner in navigating this opportunity. Learn more at https://crgroupinc.com/ - contact@crgroupinc.com. The Eglin Operation and Maintenance Services II Program will support research and development, training missions and test and evaluation of military weapons and military aerospace equipment, according to a request for information published Friday. EOMS II covers five major areas: general support services; range support services; range instrumentation; explosive test facilities; and major ground test facilities. Work on the recompete contract is expected to kick off in April 2026. #AirForceContracting #EglinAFB #OperationAndMaintenance #GovernmentContracts #ContractingOpportunity #CRGExpertise #WinningSolutions #CaptureToCloseOut

Another example of the importance of the submarine industrial base in the U.S. Submarine sector study looks at busy repair schedule, AUKUS work The U.S. Navy and the Defense Department completed an updated study of the submarine-industrial base, its upcoming workload, and what the military and industry ought to do to bolster the sector. US Navy Build Submarines https://lnkd.in/e9G9PKW9

📢 📢 Prior Information Notice #PIN: Additional Fleet Time Docking Capability ✅ The UK Ministry of Defence has initiated the Additional Fleet Time Docking Capability (AFTDC) Programme to procure two floating docks and associated infrastructure to be located at HM Naval Base Clyde The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (#PIN) is to invite industry to participate in #marketengagement events.   Market engagement event 1 is planned for Thursday 07 December 2023 from 10:00 to 12:00 and will be a virtual briefing to industry. The briefing will provide the background and context of the AFTDC Programme and initiate an activity for industry to provide feedback.   🛠 The Authority is looking to engage with suppliers that have the capability to design and build significant elements of the floating docks and associated infrastructure.   💻 To participate in the market engagement stage of the AFTDC Programme, please register through the link below.   https://lnkd.in/e8pAv6Jp