An artist’s conception of the electromagnetic launch systems (EMALS). General Atomics Photo
The builder of the electromagnetic catapults and advanced arresting gear used by the Navy’s Ford-class aircraft carrier won a $1.19 billion contract for the purchase of the systems aboard the future USS Doris Miller (CVN-81), the Pentagon said in a Wednesday contract announcement. Read More
The Cheung Kung-class (ex-Oliver Hazard Perry class) frigate ROCS Ming-Chuan (PFG-1112). Ming Chuan and ROCS Feng Jia (PFG-1115) were the last pair to join the Republic of China Navy in 2018. Taiwan Navy Photo
Taiwan’s Republic of China Navy is facing two looming threats from China and has been struggling to create a force structure to handle both. Read More
The following is the June 5 2023, Congressional Research Service report, U.S.-China Strategic Competition in South and East China Seas: Background and Issues for Congress. Read More
U.S. Army vehicles, assigned to Army Field Support Battalion-Charleston, prepare to be loaded onto the USNS Pomeroy (T-AKR-316) at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, March 22, 2023. US Air Force Photo
A key lesson from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is the value of having pre-positioned war supplies in Europe and exercising in the region regularly, the U.S. Transportation Command commander said on Tuesday. Read More
USS Makin Island (LHD 8) sits moored to the pier at U.S. Naval Base Guam for a regular scheduled port visit on May 14, 2023. US Navy Photo
When the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group returns from deployment this week, it will mark the beginning of a shift in how amphibious forces deploy globally – shifting naval resources away from the Middle East to the Western Pacific. Read More
A Russian Tupolev Tu-95 Bear off Japan. Japanese MoD Photo
Russian and Chinese bombers flew a joint mission over the Sea of Japan and the East China Sea on Tuesday – marking their first joint bomber flight since November – during a summit between the U.S., India, Japan and Australia.
Meanwhile, the Russian Pacific Fleet sortied from Vladivostok on Monday for a series of exercises that will continue through June 20. At the same time U.S., Russian and Chinese warships are involved in a joint multilateral exercise in the Makassar Strait under the aegis of the Indonesian Navy. Read More
The following is the June 2023, Government Accountability Office report, GPS Modernization Space Force Should Reassess Requirements for Satellites and Handheld Devices Read More
Sergeant Major Carlos A. Ruiz has been selected to serve as the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps. Sgt. Maj. Ruiz is currently serving as the Command Senior Enlisted Leader for U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve and U.S. Marines Corps Forces South. U.S. Marine Corps Photo
The Marine Corps on Monday announced its next senior enlisted leader. Read More
Cmdr. Jefferey Applebaugh is saluted by the crew of the guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG-55) on June 2, 2023. US Navy Photo
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The commander of an East Coast guided-missile destroyer was removed from command on Friday due to poor performance, Navy officials told USNI News. Read More
USNI News Graphic
These are the approximate positions of the U.S. Navy’s deployed carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups throughout the world as of June 5, 2023, based on Navy and public data. In cases where a CSG or ARG is conducting disaggregated operations, the chart reflects the location of the capital ship. Read More
