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Chinese Expansion Prompts Other Navies to Work Closer Together, Modernize Fleets

Chinese Expansion Prompts Other Navies to Work Closer Together, Modernize Fleets

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Philippine Coast Guard Capt. Jaybom J. Calica, commanding officer of the BRP Gabriela Silang (OPV-8301) talks to crewmembers from the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton, the Philippine Coast Guard Vessel BRP Melchora Aquino (MRRV-9702) and the Japan Coast Guard Vessel Akitsushima (PLH 32) during a hotwash upon the conclusion of combined operations between the Japan, Philippine and U.S. Coast Guards in the South China Sea, June 7, 2023. US Coast Guard Photo

NEWPORT, R.I. ­­– The growing military and economic pressure from China in the Western Pacific and beyond is pushing international navies to seek new partnerships and accelerate modernization, U.S. naval leaders told USNI News at the International Seapower Symposium on Wednesday. Read More →

Senate Confirms C.Q. Brown as New Chairman of Joint Chiefs After Vote on Stalled Military Nominees

Senate Confirms C.Q. Brown as New Chairman of Joint Chiefs After Vote on Stalled Military Nominees

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Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee for the Department of the Air Force fiscal year 2024 budget request, Washington, D.C., May 2, 2023. US Air Force Photo

After months of delays due to an ongoing hold on military nominations, the Senate on Wednesday confirmed Air Force Gen. C.Q. Brown to serve as the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Read More →

At-Sea Political Officers Could Pose Problems for Chinese Navy in War, Experts Say

At-Sea Political Officers Could Pose Problems for Chinese Navy in War, Experts Say

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Guided-missile destroyer CNS Dalian (105) attached to the PLA Southern Theater Command sails during a far-sea joint training drill in early April, 2023. Chinese MoD Photo

ANNAPOLIS, Md. – While the Chinese Navy has made progress operating at sea, institutional issues between its military and political leadership could pose problems in a wartime scenario, a panel of experts said Wednesday. Read More →

New Barges, Budgeting Tweaks Set to Ease Crew’s Life During Ship Repair, Maintenance

New Barges, Budgeting Tweaks Set to Ease Crew’s Life During Ship Repair, Maintenance

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Sailors and civilian contractors watch as the non-self-propelled barracks ship (APL-65), used during the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72)’s Planned Incremental Availability (PIA), is transported off the pier on Sept. 6, 2023. US Navy Photo

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — For the first time in more than 20 years, sailors moved off their ship going into major repairs are getting better digs with new berthing barges. Read More →

INDOPACOM CO Tours EDCA Sites in Visit to the Philippines

INDOPACOM CO Tours EDCA Sites in Visit to the Philippines

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General Romeo Brawner Jr., Chief of Staff of the AFP, and Admiral John Aquilino, Commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command, lauded the progress of projects under EDCA during their visit to Cagayan on Sept. 13, 2023. Armed Forces of Philippines Photo

The head of the U.S. military in the Pacific toured sites American forces could access in wartime and held high-level defense talks in the Philippines last week. Read More →

Crashed F-35B Found in Rural South Carolina, Marines Order Aviation Safety Standdown

Crashed F-35B Found in Rural South Carolina, Marines Order Aviation Safety Standdown

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Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 501, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 31, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), takes off during an airshow demonstration practice at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, Aug. 21, 2023. US Marine Corps Photo

Marine aviation is taking a two-day safety break as the service found a crashed F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter that went missing on Sunday, the service announced today. Read More →

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