USS George Washington to Depart for Japan via South America
Carrier USS George Washington (CVN-73) is set to depart Naval Station Norfolk, Va., this week for its new homeport in Japan, the Navy announced on Wednesday.…
Delay in Aircraft Carrier Ford Testing Could Compress Workups for First Deployment
The Navy is not yet delaying the anticipated deployment for carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) in the early 2020s…
First F-35Cs for West Coast FRS to arrive next week at Lemoore
The first F-35C Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters will arrive on the West Coast next week as the Navy prepares…
Document: Report to Congress on Armed Conflict in Syria
The following is the Jan. 6, 2016 Congressional Research Service report, Armed Conflict in Syria: Overview and U.S. Response.…
Kendall Warns Against Splitting Top Pentagon Acquisition Job
Frank Kendall again warned against splitting the duties of the Pentagon’s top civilian for acquisition, technology and logistics into two…
Experts: Beijing Worried Trump Taiwan Call Indicator of U.S. Policy Changes
Beijing views the December phone call between President-elect Donald Trump and the Taiwanese president as “a very worrisome indicator,” three…
Navy: Most Offensive, Defensive Upgrades Surface Force Will Be Fielded by 2023
The next six years will bring numerous offensive and defensive capabilities to the surface fleet, culminating in Fiscal Year 2023…
Fleet Forces Commander: Navy Needs Capacity, Readiness, Not Just Capability
The commander of U.S. Fleet Forces Command called on Navy and defense leadership to move past the Third Offset Strategy’s…
UPDATED: Trump Team Looking at Financier Philip Bilden for SECNAV Job
CLARIFICATION: This post has been amended to provide a more complete U.S. military service record for Philip Bilden. Bilden served…
NAVSEA Commander: Trump Administration Demands Lower Shipbuilding Costs
President-elect Donald Trump supports increasing the size of the Navy fleet but has also made clear that the Navy and…
Mattis Puts Russia On Top of His Threat List, Defends NATO
Retired Marine Gen. James Mattis placed Russia as the top threat facing the United States – especially with its attempts…