Abby Shepherd

Abby Shepherd is a Navy reporter. Before joining Inside Defense in November 2023, she was an intern with Politico's E&E News and a city government reporter with the Eudora Times in Kansas. She graduated from the University of Kansas in May 2023, with degrees in journalism and political science.

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The Insider | January 3, 2024

The Navy is seeking industry input regarding a small vertical-takeoff-and-landing-capable unmanned aircraft system, according to a request for information posted Wednesday.

Daily News | December 14, 2023

The Navy must take decisive action to lessen China's domination over maritime power, according to Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro.

Daily News | December 7, 2023

Lawmakers plan to establish a Naval Air Warfare Rapid Capabilities Office to expedite the development, testing and fielding of naval air warfare capabilities, according to the fiscal year 2024 defense policy bill released late Wednesday.

Daily News | December 7, 2023

The Navy will no longer be required to maintain 10 carrier air wings (CVW), according to the fiscal year 2024 defense policy bill released late Wednesday.

Daily News | December 4, 2023

Marine Corps Systems Command is seeking industry input regarding unmanned surface vessel and integrated intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities, according to a request for information posted last week.

Daily News | November 22, 2023

The Defense Department inspector general is recommending the Navy hold off on a production decision and declare the MQ-25 unmanned air system operational until certain developmental tests are completed.

The Insider | November 17, 2023

The Navy has awarded HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding a $130 million contract to fund advance procurement for components of an amphibious assault ship, according to a notice posted Thursday.

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