USS George Washington to Depart for Japan via South America
Carrier USS George Washington (CVN-73) is set to depart Naval Station Norfolk, Va., this week for its new homeport in Japan, the Navy announced on Wednesday.…
Makin Island ARG Docks in Busan, 3 LCS Now Underway in Indo-PACOM
The Makin Island Amphibious Group (ARG) docked at the port of Busan in the Republic of Korea (ROK) as part…
NORTHCOM: Russia Close to Persistent Nuclear Cruise Missile Attack Sub Presence off U.S. Coasts
Russia could have its most powerful and quiet nuclear attack submarines on persistent patrols off either U.S. Coast in the…
U.S. 7th Fleet Denies Destroyer was Expelled from South China Sea Island Chain
VA - This post has been updated to indicate USS Milius had not been conducting a freedom of navigation operation at…
Report to Congress on Iran and U.S. Policy
The following is the March 22, 2023, Congressional Research Service report, Iran: Background and U.S. Policy.…
U.S. Needs Air Superiority, Ship-Killing Weapons to Defend Taiwan, Pacific Air Forces Commander Says
The ability to sink Chinese warships armed with surface-to-air missiles is critical to defending Taiwan, the Air Force’s top officer…
Report to Congress on Transferring Fighter Aircraft to Ukraine
The following is the March 17, 2023 Congressional Research Service report, Transferring Fighter Aircraft to Ukraine: Issues and Options for…
SECNAV, CNO Pushing Plans to Decommission 11 Warships in Fiscal Year 2024
THE PENTAGON – After unveiling a budget that wants to decommission 11 warships next year, Navy officials are appealing to…
U.S. Bombers Drill with Japanese, South Korean Fighters After North Korean Missile Launches
U.S. forces conducted separate presence drills with South Korea and Japan over the last several days in response to multiple…
USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: March 20, 2023
These are the approximate positions of the U.S. Navy’s deployed carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups throughout the world…
Japan Faces Readiness Hurdle As it Modernizes Military, Former Defense Chief Says
Japan’s toughest hurdle, as it launches an unprecedented military modernization program and doubles defense spending, is the operational readiness of…