Japan Aircraft Scrambled Fewer Times in FY 2023 Compared to FY 2022
Japan Air Self-Defense Force aircraft scrambled fewer times against foreign aircraft during Fiscal Year 2023 compared to FY 2022, according to Japan’s Joint Staff Office. …
Beijing Vows to Increase South China Sea Defenses, Calls U.S. ‘Greatest Threat’ in Region
Chinese officials took a rhetorical hard line this week calling U.S. military actions in the South China Sea the “greatest…
Navy SEAL Trainee Dies Following Swimming Exercise
A sailor in training to be a Navy SEAL died Friday after losing consciousness during an introductory swimming exercise, Navy…
Survey Results: What’s the Greatest Naval Innovation and Why?
USNI News recently asked its readers to weigh in on the question, “What is the greatest innovation in naval technology…
U.S. Destroyer Passes Near Chinese Artificial Island in South China Sea Freedom of Navigation Operation
A U.S. guided missile destroyer came within 12 nautical miles of a contested Chinese artificial island in the Spratly Island…
New Navy Long Range Shipbuilding Plan Will Have Short Shelf Life
An ongoing force structure assessment and the goals of the next presidential administration will likely give the service’s latest long-range…
Neller: Marines Need To Shift Training Now To Prepare For Naval Info-Warfare Battle
The Marine Corps cannot rely on new gear alone to be prepared for the next war that arises, but rather…
Opinion: Russian Tank Deal With Nicaragua ‘Back to the Future’ Moment for U.S.
In late April Russia shipped the first 20 of 50 T-72B tanks ordered by Nicaragua—causing a Cold War Back to the…
Display Ship Barry Prepped For Towing, Dismantling
The Navy is preparing to remove a display ship from the Washington Navy Yard on Saturday that has been pier-side…
Shock Trials, Missile Launches, CONOPS Refinement Await LCS Program This Summer
The Littoral Combat Ship program will reach several major milestones in the coming months, from conducting full ship shock trials…
Navy: Accused Spy Edward Lin Gave Secret Information to FBI Informant
THE PENTAGON – The evidence against a U.S. Navy officer accused of passing classified information to foreign agents was the…