David B. Larter

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David B. Larter was the naval warfare reporter for Defense News. Before that, he reported for Navy Times.

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As the US Navy scrambles to field more missiles in Asia, a tough decision looms for aging cruisers

How is the Navy going to replace its 22 Ticonderoga-class cruisers, the air defense ships that each pack 122 vertical-launching missile cells?

15 months ago

High operating costs cloud the future of littoral combat ships, budget data reveals

Operating costs for the LCS are eating into Navy's accounts.

15 months ago

With a second frigate yard competition on the horizon, Austal USA moves to add steel shipbuilding

Austal broke ground in March on a new facility that could make it a contender as a second shipyard for the Navy's new Constellation-class frigate program.

What should become of the Zumwalt class? The US Navy has some big ideas.

The Navy is looking at the possibility of designing a new hypersonic missile launcher to install as a payload module on its three stealth destroyers.

US Navy inks deal for a tenth Virginia-class submarine

The U.S. Navy sealed the deal on a 10th ship in its latest iteration of the Virginia-class attack submarine, issuing a $2.4 billion adjustment on a contract initially awarded in December 2019.

The US Navy’s shaky plan to save its shipyards is getting overhauled

The U.S. Navy's Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Plan may need more funds to accommodate a larger fleet.

US Navy’s new unmanned plan has ‘buzzwords and platitudes’ but few answers

The Navy's new unmanned campaign plan lands with mixed reviews.

US Navy set to receive latest version of the Tomahawk missile

The Navy is taking delivery of the latest version of the Tomahawk cruise missile next week.

Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) 3rd Class Jake Shelton observes the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) in the Atlantic Ocean on May 27, 2020.

Virginia lawmakers prepare to battle the Pentagon over a potential cut to the carrier fleet

Key lawmakers from naval hub Virginia are warning it's a blind alley, strategically and politically.

The US military has put scores more ship-killer missiles under contract as Pacific tensions continue

The Defense Department put more than 130 long-range anti-ship missiles under contract.

The stealth destroyer Zumwalt sails through rough seas testing

The Zumwalt passed with flying colors.

Exclusive: Navy transfers network authorities to Project Overmatch office

The service is giving its distributed maritime operations office more authorities over tactical networks.

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David B. Larter

Reporter

All Stories By David

How is the Navy going to replace its 22 Ticonderoga-class cruisers, the air defense ships that each pack 122 vertical-launching missile cells?

Operating costs for the LCS are eating into Navy's accounts.

Austal broke ground in March on a new facility that could make it a contender as a second shipyard for the Navy's new Constellation-class frigate program.

The Navy is looking at the possibility of designing a new hypersonic missile launcher to install as a payload module on its three stealth destroyers.

The U.S. Navy sealed the deal on a 10th ship in its latest iteration of the Virginia-class attack submarine, issuing a $2.4 billion adjustment on a contract initially awarded in December 2019.

The U.S. Navy's Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Plan may need more funds to accommodate a larger fleet.

The Navy's new unmanned campaign plan lands with mixed reviews.

The Navy is taking delivery of the latest version of the Tomahawk cruise missile next week.

Key lawmakers from naval hub Virginia are warning it's a blind alley, strategically and politically.

The Defense Department put more than 130 long-range anti-ship missiles under contract.

The Zumwalt passed with flying colors.

The service is giving its distributed maritime operations office more authorities over tactical networks.

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