U.S. Marine Dies in Parachute Accident at Camp Lejeune
A U.S. Marine died during a parachute accident at Camp Lejeune last week, the Marine Corps said Thursday.…
Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center Further Solidifying its Role in Training, Operations
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Last year, the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center accomplished a host of firsts in…
Second Weapons Elevator Accepted Aboard USS Gerald R. Ford
The Navy accepted the second advanced weapons elevator aboard USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) a month after the first elevator was deemed…
Navy to Contract New Class of Unmanned Surface Vehicle by Year’s End
The Navy is moving fast to acquire a new class of unmanned surface vehicles and hopes to award a contract for USV designs…
Navy Appoints Admiral to Oversee Columbia Sub Effort
THE PENTAGON – The Navy is standing up a new Program Executive Office for Columbia, pulling the ballistic-missile submarines out…
Report: U.S. Carriers Need New Lethal Unmanned Aircraft, New Fighter to Stay Relevant
WASHINGTON, D.C. — To keep U.S. carriers relevant into the 21st century, the Navy needs to restart development of a…
EUCOM Wants More Destroyers, Expanded Aircraft Carrier Presence to Deter Russia
The top American officer in Europe wants two more destroyers stationed in his area of responsibility and a “better pace”…
Senate Confirms 22 Captains for Promotion to Rear Admiral
The Senate confirmed 22 Navy captains for promotion to rear admiral last week, according to two separate notifications posted on the Senate Armed…
Pacific Partnership 2019 Puts Expeditionary Fast Transports in the Role of Command Ships
A pair of expeditionary fast transport ships (EPFs) are playing a key role in this year’s multi-national Pacific Partnership 2019 exercise…
Senate Panel Pushes Navy, Marine Corps to Fix Base Housing Problems
The chairman of a Senate panel overseeing military personnel pushed the Navy and Marines to fix ongoing military housing problems that…
USNI News Video: Expeditionary Minehunting Units Growing in Size, Capabilities
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Navy is investing in its explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) force, doubling the number of unmanned…