Report to Congress on Navy Medium Landing Ship
The following is the Navy Medium Landing Ship (LSM) (Previously Light Amphibious Warship [LAW]) Program: Background and Issues for Congress on July 23, 2024. …
Navy Nominates First African American Woman For Fourth Star
Vice Adm. Michelle Howard has been nominated to serve the second in command of the U.S. Navy, making her the…
Panel: China Will Likely Continue Aggressive Naval Expansion
China’s economy may have significant problems ahead that would put the brakes on military spending for ships, missiles and aircraft…
Japan Seeks to Expand Military Power in Response to Chinese Expansion
A new draft of Japan’s national security strategy calls for an expansion of the country’s military power in reaction to…
Putin: Increase Russia’s Military Presence in the Arctic
Russian President Vladimir Putin called for Russia to expand its military presence in the Arctic following Canadian plans to claim…
Document: SECNAV Mabus Calls for Port Services Audit
Following the recent criminal investigations into abuses in port servicing contracts for U.S. Navy ships, Secretary of the Navy Ray…
Senate and House Committees Reach Defense Bill Compromise
The House and Senate armed services committees have agreed to a last minute compromise defense bill that would authorize funds…
USS New York Departs Norfolk for New Homeport
The San Antonio-class amphibious warship USS New York (LPD-21) left Norfolk, Va. Wednesday bound for its new homeport at Naval…
Indian Mine Sweeper Suffers Fire
The Indian mine sweeper caught fire while undergoing an overhaul in a shipyard in the city of Visakhapatnam, according to…
Coast Guard Sends Icebreaker to Antarctica
The U.S. Coast Guard is sending its refurbished icebreaker to Antarctica as part of a long-standing mission to support research…
Document: Major U.S. Arms Sales to Taiwan Since 1990
The following is from the Congressional Research Service report, Taiwan: Major U.S. Arms Sales Since 1990. This CRS Report discusses…