CAVASShips

Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. This week…we are joined by Rear Admiral  Pete Small, Naval Sea System Commands Chief Engineer and Surface and Subsurface Warfare Center Lead to discuss shipbuilding, ship repair and how to be more effective. Please send us feedback by DM'ing @CavasShips or @CSSProvision or you can email chriscavas@gmail.com or cservello@defaeroreport.com.

Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. This week…we talk budget and current maritime operations with Foundation for the Defense of Democracies' retired Rear Admiral Mark Montgomery.  Please send us feedback by DM'ing @CavasShips or @CSSProvision or you can email chriscavas@gmail.com or cservello@defaeroreport.com.

Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. This week…the 45-day shipbuilding review, the way the US Navy builds ships, and the ways the Navy SHOULD be building ships. All that and more as former Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition Nickolas Guertin joins us for a wide-ranging discussion. Please send us feedback by DM'ing @CavasShips or @CSSProvision or you can email chriscavas@gmail.com or cservello@defaeroreport.com.

Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. This week…a busy week for headlines, Chris and Chris deep dive into the week's happenings and pick a few to expand on during our discussion segment.  Please send us feedback by DM'ing @CavasShips or @CSSProvision or you can email chriscavas@gmail.com or cservello@defaeroreport.com.

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Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. This week…the view from Europe. Lots going on outside the USA. Veteran naval journalists Richard Scott and Xavier Vavasseur are back to bring us up to date on French and British carrier deployments, trends in Europe, and some of the latest naval news from Asia. 

Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. This week…Modern Day Marine in DC, Special Operations Force week in Tampa--analyst Byron Callan walks us through Modern Day Marine, while Servello teams up with Jason Salata in Tampa to talk SOF. Please send us feedback by DM'ing @CavasShips or @CSSProvision or you can email chriscavas@gmail.com or cservello@defaeroreport.com.

Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. This week… another busy week inside the Washington Beltway and around the world. Sam Lagrone of USNI News will help us sort through the Ships Act, the Reconciliation Bill, shakeup at the National Security Council and how the Houthis caused an expensive US Navy fighter to roll off an aircraft carrier into the Red Sea. Please send us feedback by DM'ing @CavasShips or @CSSProvision or you can email chriscavas@gmail.com or cservello@defaeroreport.com.

Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. This week… Rebuilding the US merchant marine and the industry that supports it are goals now shared by both Congress and the presidential administration, and a new book is out that aims to guide those actions. Dr.Steve Wills is the editor of Returning from Ebb Tide: Renewing the United States Commercial Maritime Industry, and he'll be here to dive deep into that subject. Please send us feedback by DM'ing @CavasShips or @CSSProvision or you can email chriscavas@gmail.com or cservello@defaeroreport.com.

Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. This week…we cover the latest maritime headlines and topics of interest with Hudson's Bryan Clark. From Golden Dome, to shipbuilding, to uncrewed ships to priorities for the next CNO, Bryan shares what he's hearing and what the audience should be tracking.  Please send us feedback by DM'ing @CavasShips or @CSSProvision or you can email chriscavas@gmail.com or cservello@defaeroreport.com.

Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. This week… a shortened version of our usual weekly podcast, as it follows the week of the Navy League's Sea-Air-Space exposition and three special-focused podcasts we aired during the show. We're going to talk about the show – the largest annual gathering in the US of US Navy leaders and the industry that supports the service – and give you some early impressions of the White House Executive Order signed out on April 9. Please send us feedback by DM'ing @CavasShips or @CSSProvision or you can email chriscavas@gmail.com or cservello@defaeroreport.com.

Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. On today's special podcast we talk to Dr. Shane Arnott, Senior VP Programs & Engineering at Anduril. The Navy League Sea, Air and Space Exposition runs Apr 7-9 and is held at the Gaylord National Harbor.

Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. On today's special podcast we talk to retired Rear Admiral Tony Lengerich, VP, Naval Programs at Thales Defense & Security.  The Navy League Sea, Air and Space Exposition runs Apr 7-9 and is held at the Gaylord National Harbor.

Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. On today's special podcast we talk to Daniel Tenney, VP for Strategy and Business Development at Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems. The Navy League Sea, Air and Space Exposition runs Apr 7-9 and is held at the Gaylord National Harbor. 

Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. This week…keeping the Navy's fighting ships in fighting trim is all about sequencing the maintenance correctly.  Robb Chadwick, a retired flag officer with extensive at sea experience explains how thoughtful sequencing of maintenance can make all the difference in saving time and money.  Please send us feedback by DM'ing @CavasShips or @CSSProvision or you can email chriscavas@gmail.com or cservello@defaeroreport.com.

Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. On this special episode…Budget drills. The Navy and all the services have been ordered to find billions in cuts to reinvest elsewhere in the Pentagon. Longtime budget guru Todd Harrison will be here to report on a major exercise where eight savvy analysts tried to figure out how to find those billions. Please send us feedback by DM'ing @CavasShips or @CSSProvision or you can email chriscavas@gmail.com or cservello@defaeroreport.com.

Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. On this special episode…ship collisions, political shipbuilding machinations in Congress and the White House, and where are the blueprints to repair US Navy ships? We dive into these topics and more with Sal Mercogliano and John Konrad, two of the best-informed commentators on the maritime scene.

Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. On this special episode…We have a budget – sort of – and it'll take some time to sort it all out. With the help of two great analysts, we dive into what the deal could mean for the US Navy – at least the way it looked some hours before the late-week deal on March 14th. Market analyst Byron Callan and Neil McKiernan of American Defense International are here to give us some insider context.  Please send us feedback by DM'ing @CavasShips or @CSSProvision or you can email chriscavas@gmail.com or cservello@defaeroreport.com.

Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. On this special episode…Cavas and Servello hit the road to attend a supplier day hosted by BAE Systems Ship Repair, where they spoke to Matt Paxton, President  of the Shipbuilding Council of America and Stephanie Treece, Director of Production Control at Jered, LLC.  Please send us feedback by DM'ing @CavasShips or @CSSProvision or you can email chriscavas@gmail.com or cservello@defaeroreport.com.

Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. On this episode…can the Navy get it's Mojo Back? That's the title of a new work from retired three-star admiral Dave Lewis – an officer with long experience sailing and building ships. He's here to see if the chief sea service can get its old mojo workin' again. Please send us feedback by DM'ing @CavasShips or @CSSProvision or you can email chriscavas@gmail.com or cservello@defaeroreport.com.

Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. On this episode…Budget questions, leadership questions, carrier questions - so many unknowns! Sam Lagrone and Mallory Shelbourne of USNI News are back with us to help sort through the many open questions facing the US Navy right now. Please send us feedback by DM'ing @CavasShips or @CSSProvision or you can email chriscavas@gmail.com or cservello@defaeroreport.com.

Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. On this episode…Heritage Foundation's Brent Sadler joins us to discuss shipbuilding, shipping, DOGE and recent activities in Indo-Pacom. Please send us feedback by DM'ing @CavasShips or @CSSProvision or you can email chriscavas@gmail.com or cservello@defaeroreport.com.

Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. On this episode…It was a busy week in San Diego in early February for the annual USNI AFCEA WEST naval exposition. Cavas was there and we'll dive into some of what was seen and heard in sometimes-sunny Southern California. Please send us feedback by DM'ing @CavasShips or @CSSProvision or you can email chriscavas@gmail.com or cservello@defaeroreport.com.

Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. On this episode…we are joined by former Under and Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas Modly. During our conversation he discusses he recent article "The Sinking of USS Agility", about the Constellation class frigate, his time in the Department of the Navy and his advice for future Navy leaders.  Please send us feedback by DM'ing @CavasShips or @CSSProvision or you can email chriscavas@gmail.com or cservello@defaeroreport.com.

Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. On this episode…the maritime industrial base. Everybody talks about it, but what to do about it? Noted analysts Bryan Clark and Michael Roberts are focusing on the proposed Ships for America Act, a new initiative in Congress to martial resources to back what many see as a faulting industry. They're here to dive into some of the details of their latest report.

Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. On this episode…we review the week…from time spent at the Surface Navy Association's National Symposium…to ship namings…to SECNAV farewells…we share our highlights from what was a very busy couple of days.

Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. On today's special podcast we talk to Saab's Ken Masson, VP of Business Development about the company's show offering and areas for growth. The SNA National Symposium runs Jan 13-16 and is held at the Crystal City Hyatt Regency. Our daily SNA pod coverage is sponsored by Lockheed Martin in conjunction with our weekly pod sponsors HII and GE Aerospace.

Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. On today's special podcast we talk to Dr Eric Labs, Senior Analyst for Naval Forces and Weapons at the Congressional Budget Office about CBO's recent analysis of the Navy's 30-year shipbuilding plan in advance of his appearance at this week's Surface Navy Association National Symposium. The SNA National Symposium runs Jan 13-16 and is held at the Crystal City Hyatt Regency. Our daily SNA pod coverage is sponsored by Lockheed Martin in conjunction with our weekly pod sponsors HII and GE Aerospace.

Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. On today's special podcast we talk to Patrick  Roberts, VP of Sales & Operations for SSI - ShipConstructor Software USA,. The SNA National Symposium runs Jan 13-16 and is held at the Crystal City Hyatt Regency. Our daily SNA pod coverage is sponsored by Lockheed Martin in conjunction with our weekly pod sponsors HII and GE Aerospace.

Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. On today's special podcast we preview this week's Surface Navy Association National Symposium with SNA Executive Director Chris Bushnell. The SNA National Symposium runs Jan 13-16 and is held at the Crystal City Hyatt Regency. Our daily SNA pod coverage is sponsored by Lockheed Martin in conjunction with our weekly pod sponsors HII and GE Aerospace. Please send us feedback by DM'ing @CavasShips or @CSSProvision or you can email chriscavas@gmail.com or cservello@defaeroreport.com.

Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. This week…in preparation for the upcoming Surface Navy Association national symposium, retired flag officer Mark Montgomery is back with us for his take on upcoming naval priorities.

Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. This is the third of our year-end specials focusing on significant events and developments of 2024 and some ideas about what to look for in 2025. In this special we're excited to have back with us the core of the USNI News team – chief editor Sam LaGrone, deputy editor Mallory Shelbourne and journalist Heather Mongilio. We again want to wish everyone the Happiest of Holidays and are already looking forward to seeing many of the listeners at this year's Surface Navy Association national symposium January 14-16 at the Crystal City Hyatt. If you have not yet registered, be sure to go to surfacewarfare.org and sign-up today. Please send us feedback by DM'ing @CavasShips or @CSSProvision or you can email chriscavas@gmail.com or cservello@defaeroreport.com.

Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. This week is look-back-look ahead podcast number two. In this episode we review worldwide maritime and shipping affairs with friends of the pod and return guests Sal Mercogliano and John Konrad. Next week we will wrap up our end of year coverage by reviewing significant news events and trends with the USNI News editorial staff. We again want to wish everyone the Happiest of Holidays and are already looking forward to seeing many of the listeners at this year's Surface Navy Association national symposium January 14-16 at the Crystal City Hyatt. If you have not yet registered, be sure to go to surfacewarfare.org and sign-up today. Please send us feedback by DM'ing @CavasShips or @CSSProvision or you can email chriscavas@gmail.com or cservello@defaeroreport.com.

Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. This is the first of three special editions of the CavasShips Podcast, where we look back at 2024 and ahead at 2025, and attempt to divine what's still to come. In this edition we'll discuss US Navy policies and programs with three leading commentators and analysts – Bryan Clark, Senior Fellow and Director of the Center for Defense Concepts and Technology at Hudson Institute; Bryan McGrath of the Ferrybridge Group, and Steve Wills, a PhD in Cold War naval history and navalist at the US Navy League's Center for Maritime Strategy. In the next two podcasts we'll review worldwide maritime and shipping affairs with Sal Mercogliano and John Konrad, and then significant news events and trends with the USNI News editorial staff. Please send us feedback by DM'ing @CavasShips or @CSSProvision or you can email chriscavas@gmail.com or cservello@defaeroreport.com.

Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. This week…It's that time of year when Army-Navy football gets a lot of people excited, and in recent years it's also become the time for some very creative spirit-spot videos. But one video producer has really stood out, producing classics like the Naptown Funk Navy parody and now a new production called Big Decks. It's one thing to gin up school spirit, but quite another to shine a positive light on an entire service. Producer-writer Rylan Tuohy will be here to dish on the backstory behind his videos and what he thinks about Navy recruiting efforts at large. Please send us feedback by DM'ing @CavasShips or @CSSProvision or you can email chriscavas@gmail.com or cservello@defaeroreport.com.

Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. This week…we're taking a dive into the world of uncrewed underwater vessels. First up will be a look from Carl Hartsfield at some of the innovative systems being developed at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in Massachusetts, then we'll hear from Duane Fotheringham about a key manufacturing facility churning out REMUS UUVs. Please send us feedback by DM'ing @CavasShips or @CSSProvision or you can email chriscavas@gmail.com or cservello@defaeroreport.com.

Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. This week…there's a new administration coming to Washington DC, and there's little doubt it will come with big changes. Two noted naval analysts - Brent Sadler and Jerry Hendrix - are back with us with thoughts on what to expect – and where the new leadership should focus. Please send us feedback by DM'ing @CavasShips or @CSSProvision or you can email chriscavas@gmail.com or cservello@defaeroreport.com.

Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. This week…Euronaval 2024, Europe's biggest naval exposition, was held over four days just outside Paris, Fance. Chris Cavas, along with Xavier Vavasseur of Naval News, were among 76,000 people attending the show, and we'll dive into some of the highlights of what was on display and being talked about. Chris also interviewed the commander of the French carrier task group, Rear Admiral Jacques Mallard, about the upcoming multi-month Mission Clemenceau 25 deployment to the western Pacific. Please send us feedback by DM'ing @CavasShips or @CSSProvision or you can email chriscavas@gmail.com or cservello@defaeroreport.com.

Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. This week…One of the most difficult parts of the new build and maintenance process is having the right understanding of the condition of all the vessels' hidden parts and pieces–welds, pipes, tanks and many other covered hardware. Gecko Robotics, a Pittsburgh based company, is helping the Navy solve this problem by using magnetic robots to map these parts and help determine their wear and need for maintenance. Troy Demmer, Gecko's co-founder joins us to discuss how his company and the Navy are making predictive maintenance more predictive and cost effective.

Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. This week…Lockheed Martin's Integrated Warfare Systems and Sensors business produces ships, radars, launch systems and much more. Vice President & General Manager Paul Lemmo of IWSS is with us to bring us up to speed on updates and progress across his portfolio.  Please send us feedback by DM'ing @CavasShips or @CSSProvision or you can email chriscavas@gmail.com or cservello@defaeroreport.com.

Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. This week…we were at the Association of the United States Army exposition in Washington DC where we found a remarkable amount of technology that had both land and maritime applications. Chris and I will discuss what caught our eye at the show, as well as our conversation with  Luke Savoie, president and CEO of Elbit America, who highlights their technology that has both land and sea utility.

Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. This week…the recent sinking of a Chinese nuclear-powered submarine while under construction is one of several recent Chinese naval developments. Naval analyst and veteran submarine om Shugart is back with us to dive into multiple submarines, aircraft carriers and a growing and ever-more-menacing Chinese Coast Guard.

Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. This week…the commercial ship repair business is a major key to keeping the US Navy's ships in fighting trim but – like just about everything -- it is rife with problems and issues. Paul Smith, head of ship repair at one of the Navy's largest commercial repair yards, BAE Systems, is back with us to key in on the difficulties and issues surrounding the repair of US Navy ships. Please send us feedback by DM'ing @CavasShips or @CSSProvision or you can email chriscavas@gmail.com or cservello@defaeroreport.com.

Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. This week…Damage to the US Navy's fleet oiler supporting the Abraham Lincoln Carrier strike group in US Central Command has focused attention on the Military Sealift Command's ability to meet the fleet's needs. Marine shipping experts Sal Mercogliano and John Konrad are back with us for a deep dive. Please send us feedback by DM'ing @CavasShips or @CSSProvision or you can email chriscavas@gmail.com or cservello@defaeroreport.com.

Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. This week…Chief of Naval Operation Lisa Franchetti released her NAVPLAN 2024 this week with two key components--get the Navy ready to compete and if needed fight the PRC Navy by 2027 and to make the Navy a more capable part of the joint warfighting ecosystem. Joining us to discuss the details of the plan, what he liked and where he would like to see more detail is retired naval officer, navalist and friend of the pod Bryan McGrath.  Please send us feedback by DM'ing @CavasShips or @CSSProvision or you can email chriscavas@gmail.com or cservello@defaeroreport.com.

Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. This week…It's no secret the US Navy is seeking ways to find better ways to build ships - but what are some of these efforts producing? And where is the accountability for billions of dollars going to – a non-profit organization? We'll talk about some of the elements with Sam LaGrone of USNI News, who will also review his recent trip with Chris Cavas to visit shipbuilders along the US Gulf coast. Please send us feedback by DM'ing @CavasShips or @CSSProvision or you can email chriscavas@gmail.com or cservello@defaeroreport.com.

Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. This week…Cavas traveled to Mobile, Alabama last week for an up-close look at what Austal USA's shipyard is working on – and the scope of their projects is impressive. He spoke with shipyard president Michelle Kruger about where the shipyard is now, where it's headed and what challenges she's dealing with. Please send us feedback by DM'ing @CavasShips or @CSSProvision or you can email chriscavas@gmail.com or cservello@defaeroreport.com.

Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. This week…a special edition of the pod as Cavas is on the Gulf Coast visiting shipyards. In this episode he talks to Kari Wilkinson, executive vice president of HII and president of Ingalls Shipbuilding about recruiting and retaining a talented workforce, the supply chain as well as the numerous shipbuilding programs currently underway at the Pascagoula yard. Please send us feedback by DM'ing @CavasShips or @CSSProvision or you can email chriscavas@gmail.com or cservello@defaeroreport.com.

Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. This week…US Navy surface force issues were front and center at the recent Surface Navy Association waterfront event in San Diego. SNA executive director Chris Bushnell is here with some of his impressions. And the US Navy's Military Sealift Command is planning to cut up to 17 ships to ease a manning crisis. Sam LaGrone of USNI News, who broke the story, will join us.

Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. This week…we are joined by retired Vice Admiral John “Fozzie” Miller, former commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command to discuss the likelihood of Iranian aggression and what the US Navy and its partners and allies can do to deter and respond if necessary.  Please send us feedback by DM'ing @CavasShips or @CSSProvision or you can email chriscavas@gmail.com or cservello@defaeroreport.com.

Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. This week…September 15 marks three years since the historic AUKUS partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States was announced. There has been no shortage of pronouncements from senior leaders of all three countries about the agreement's progress and potential, we don't hear much about what the program looks like from Down Under. On today's podcast we'll talk with Brisbane, Australia-based journalist Alex Luck about how Aussies themselves feel about the agreement – its cost, the implications and their country's commitment over the long haul. Please send us feedback by DM'ing @CavasShips or @CSSProvision or you can email chriscavas@gmail.com or cservello@defaeroreport.com.