CMC Nominee Smith Renews Calls for 31 Amphibs, Senate Wants SECNAV to Revise Shipbuilding Plan
The nominee to be the next commandant of the Marine Corps reiterated the service’s minimum requirement of 31 amphibious ships…
Pentagon Official Emphasizes Washington’s Ties to the Philippines
The United States considers its alliance with the Philippines in the same category as the partnerships with Japan, Australia and…
Debt Ceiling Deal Killed Armed Services Committees’ Ability to Boost Defense Budget, Senator Says
The era of Senate Armed Services Committee Democratic and Republican members dramatically increasing Pentagon spending requests ended with the budget…
GAO Report on Pentagon Missile Defense Systems
The following is the June 7, 2023, Government Accountability Office report, Missile Defense: DOD Needs to Improve Oversight of System…
Report on U.S.-China Strategic Competition in South and East China Seas
The following is the June 5 2023, Congressional Research Service report, U.S.-China Strategic Competition in South and East China Seas:…
Chinese Defense Minister Li Tells Foreign Militaries, ‘Mind Your Own Business’
China’s Minister of National Defense warned foreign powers not to operate warships and aircraft close to its territorial waters and…
SHANGRI-LA: Austin Says U.S. Will Stand Up to ‘Bullying’ in the Western Pacific, New Zealand Declines Chinese Offer for Military Exercises
The U.S. will support its allies and partners when they defend themselves against coercion and bullying in the Western Pacific,…
VIDEO: Chinese Warship Harasses U.S. Destroyer in Taiwan Strait Transit
This post has been updated with a video of the incident and new photos from the U.S. Navy. A People’s…
SECDEF Austin: ‘Unfortunate’ that Chinese Defense Minister Won’t Meet
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on Thursday said he welcomes any opportunity for engagement with China’s military leadership in the…
White House Taps ACMC Smith to Serve as New Marine Corps Commandant
The White House on Tuesday nominated Marine Corps Assistant Commandant Gen. Eric Smith, a key figure in the service’s Force…