NEWPORT, Rhode Island, Aug. 30 -- The U.S. Navy's Chief of Naval Operations issued the following remarks on Aug. 29, 2023, by the Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro at Southeastern New England Defense Industry Defense Innovation Days: Good morning, everyone! Thank you very much, Chairman Reed, for that introduction. Senator Whitehouse, industry leaders, distinguished guests, it is my great pleasure to speak to all of you today, and I'm delighted to return to this conference once again--my t  more