Report to Congress on Iran and U.S. Policy
The following is the April 22, 2024, Congressional Research Service report, Iran: Background and U.S. Policy.…
SOUTHCOM Tidd: Russia, Iran and China Expanding Influence in Central, South America
Russia, China and Iran are increasing interest in Central and South America, especially Moscow’s renewed focus on Nicaragua, the head…
Russia Sends More Warships Toward Syria Following U.S. Tomahawk Strikes
A Russian Navy surface action group is headed to the Eastern Mediterranean departing shortly after a U.S. Tomahawk missile strike…
Document: Report to Congress on U.S. Navy Destroyer Programs
The following is the April 7, 2017 Congressional Research Service report, Navy DDG-51 and DDG-1000 Destroyer Programs: Background and Issues for…
VIDEO: Carrier Gerald R. Ford Gets Underway
The following is April 8, 2017 video of aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) departs Huntington Ingalls Industries Newport News…
How the U.S. Planned and Executed the Tomahawk Strike Against Syria
This post has been updated with additional information on the intellgence findings that informed U.S. leaders’ decision to carry out…
Russia Suspends Air Space Deconfliction Agreement With U.S. After Chemical Weapons Retaliation Strikes
THE PENTAGON — Russia said it suspended an airspace deconfliction agreement with U.S. forces operating in and around Syria, in…
Russia Sends Frigate to Mediterranean Following U.S. Retaliation Strike; U.S. Destroyers Remain On Station
The Russian Navy has sent its most advanced Black Sea frigate into the Eastern Mediterranean on Friday following a U.S.…
VIDEO: U.S. Destroyers Fire 59 Tomahawks on Syrian Airfield in Retaliation for Chemical Attack
This post has been updated to include additional information and will continue to be updated as new details become available.…
Panel: Arctic Tensions, Competition Continues to Increase
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. – The Arctic is often characterized as a region of “high attention and low tension,” but that…
Opinion: Navy Build Up Needs Comprehensive Approach
If a journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step, then the drive towards a larger Navy starts…