Indo-Pacom Commander Says Only Half Of Sub Requests Are Met
CAPITOL HILL – The U.S. Navy only has half the submarines it needs in the Pacific, the commander of U.S.…
Fleet Forces: Navy Short 6,200 At-Sea Sailors Now to Meet New Manning Requirements
CAPITOL HILL – The Navy is short about 6,200 sailors to meet its at-sea requirements for its current force, and…
Fleet Commanders Holding Firm on Readiness Standards for Surface Ships
This post has been updated to include an additional statement from U.S. Pacific Fleet. CAPITOL HILL – The Navy’s Pacific…
Davidson Defends Surface Navy Readiness in Letter to Angus King
The head of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command is defending the Navy’s effort to reform its surface fleet after a tense exchange…
Future South China Sea FONOPS Will Include Allies, Partners
CAPITOL HILL — The U.S. will continue the recent pace of freedom of navigation operations in the South China Sea…
Paying the Price: The Hidden Cost of the ‘Fat Leonard’ Investigation
This post has been updated to note that USNI News reached out to the Department of Justice for comment prior…
Top Stories 2018: U.S. Navy Operations
USNI News polled its writers, naval analysts and service members on what they consider the most important military and maritime…
U.S. And Philippine Militaries Will Increase Security Cooperation in 2019
U.S. and Philippine military leaders pledged increased cooperation and collaboration in 2019 despite past anti-American rhetoric from the Pacific nation’s president…
Marine Lt. Gen. McKenzie Nominated to Lead U.S. Central Command
The current director of Joint Staff has been tapped to lead the U.S. combatant command in the Middle East, according…
SECNAV Spencer Censures Retired Admiral, 2 Other Officers in Ongoing ‘Fat Leonard’ Case
This post has been updated to include the letters of censure for Wren, Conroy and Johnson. Secretary of the Navy…