Marine Corps to Debut New Philippine Rotational Force at Balikatan 2025 Drills
The Marines are set to deploy a new rotational force to the Philippines at a major upcoming exercise.…
Report to Congress on Navy Large Unmanned Surface and Undersea Vehicles
The following is the March 25, 2025, Congressional Research Service report, Navy Large Unmanned Surface and Undersea Vehicles: Background and Issues for Congress.…
USS Nimitz Leaves San Diego on Final Deployment
The Navy’s oldest aircraft carrier departed San Diego Bay on Wednesday for what is expected to be its last deployment, USNI News has learned.…
New SECNAV Phelan Heads South for First Full Day on the Job
On his first full day on the job, newly sworn-in Secretary of the Navy John Phelan toured ships and aircraft supporting the Defense Department’s…
Chinese Nationals Arrested on Espionage Charges Tracked Philippine, U.S. Vessels at Subic Bay
A group of six Chinese nationals have been charged with espionage by Philippine authorities for intelligence-gathering activities on vessels and critical infrastructure at Subic…
2025 Annual Threat Assessment of the U.S. Intelligence Community
The following is the March 25, 2025, Annual Threat Assessment of the U.S. Intelligence Community…
Philippine Defense Chief Calls for Stronger South China Sea Presence Ahead of SECDEF Hegseth Visit
Philippine Secretary of National Defense Gilbert Teodoro on Monday laid out Manila’s plans to deter Chinese efforts in the South China Sea during a…
Japan Stands Up New Joint Operations Command Planned to Work with Local U.S. Forces
Japan activated its Japan Self-Defense Force Joint Operations Command (JJOC) Monday, allowing its military to better conduct integrated and joint operations.…
White House Taps Naval Analyst Brent Sadler to Lead MARAD
The White House has chosen retired submariner Brent Sadler to lead the U.S. Maritime Administration, according to a Congressional notification.…
Report to Congress on Navy Next-Generation Attack Submarine
The following is the March 21, 2025, Congressional Research Service In Focus report, Navy Next-Generation Attack Submarine (SSN[X]) Program: Background and Issues for Congress.…
Senate Confirms John Phelan as Secretary of the Navy
The Senate confirmed John Phelan to lead the Department of the Navy in a 62-30 vote on Monday.…
Navy Winner in $50B AEI Budget Drill, Army Comes Up Short
The Navy was the big winner when teams of national security experts were tasked with finding and reallocating $50 billion in the defense budget…