Sailors in the information systems technician rating on submarines will convert into new ratings to facilitate “mastery” in one area of expertise. The Navy will open more submarine crews to women in the coming years. The sailors will specialize in communications, network security and electronic warfare. The Eisenhower’s presence in the region marks the first time a carrier has operated in Central Command’s area of responsibility since 2021. The submarine Hyman G. Rickover is the second to be named after the admiral known as the father of the nuclear Navy. The stopgap funding bill allows construction to begin on a second Columbia-class submarine as it threatens to fall behind schedule while a shutdown looms. Cmdr. Michael Lyle is one of at least eight Navy commanding officers relieved in 2023. She laid out the submarine production rate needed for AUKUS at her Senate hearing, though her confirmation is uncertain. North Korea says it has launched a purported nuclear attack submarine it has been developing for years. AUKUS was announced two years ago. Now Congress must pass several bills to make the pact work, from export controls to submarine transfer authorities. Load More