China Criticizes U.S. P-8A Surveillance Flight Through Taiwan Strait
China criticized a U.S. Navy surveillance flight through the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday.…
Lt. Gen. Gary Thomas Nominated to be Assistant Commandant Of Marine Corps
Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Gary Thomas was been nominated to serve as assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, the service’s second-highest…
Senate Passes Fiscal Year 2019 Defense Authorization Bill
The U.S. Senate passed its version of the Fiscal Year 2019 defense authorization bill, setting the stage for negotiations with…
Pentagon Grounds Marines’ ‘Eyes in the Sky’ Drones Over Cyber Security Concerns
The Marine Corps has shelved several new, small drones – at least temporarily – amid a Pentagon ban and assessment…
NAVAIR to Develop Facilities Modernization Plan for 3 Depots
CAPITOL HILL – Naval Air Systems Command will develop a facilities modernization plan to guide upcoming investments, much like its…
Naval Safety Center Standing Up Data Analytics Office Amid Surface, Aviation Mishap Increases
CAPITOL HILL — The Naval Safety Center is standing up a new Knowledge Management and Safety Promotion directorate, which will…
U.S. Coast Guard Signs $117 Million Contract for Small Unmanned Aircraft
Boeing subsidiary Insitu just inked a $117 million contract to provide small unmanned aircraft systems services across the fleet of U.S.…
Crisis Response Marines in Middle East Focused on Operations in Syria, Afghanistan
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Marine Corps’ Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Crisis Response force in U.S. Central Command…
U.S. Officials Pushing American Fighter Designs in Western Pacific
THE PENTAGON — During the run-up to the recent Shangri-La defense summit in Singapore, the U.S. Department of State’s lead…
Marines UAV Crews to Train on Air Force Reapers as Prep for Group 5 UAV Fielding
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – The Marine Corps will work with the Air Force to put its Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron…
Marines Won’t Need a Carrier for High-End Fight With MUX Unmanned System
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – The Marine Corps and Navy are preparing for a high-end fight that will require ships to be distributed…