Navy Denies Chinese Forces Chased Away Destroyer During FONOP
The U.S. Navy has denied China’s claim that its military chased an American warship out of the South China Sea.…
Report to Congress on Chinese Naval Modernization
The following is the July 1, 2021 Congressional Research Service Report, China Naval Modernization: Implications for U.S. Navy Capabilities—Background and…
AFRICOM: U.S. Forces ‘Commuting to Work’ to Curb Rising Terror Threat in Somalia After Pullout
After leaving Somalia in December, U.S. forces are “commuting to work” from other parts of Africa and Europe to combat…
House Bill Cuts Money for Navy Nuke Cruise Missile, Saves 3 LCS from Decommissioning
House appropriators are cutting development money for the Navy’s ship-launched nuclear cruise missile, preventing the service from decommissioning three Freedom-class…
Taiwan Sovereignty Key to Western Pacific Security, Says Japanese Defense Official
The fate of Taiwan and Okinawa are key to stemming the military influence of China and Russia in the Western…
Milley: China Wants Capability to Take Taiwan by 2027, Sees No Near-term Intent to Invade
China wants the ability to invade and hold Taiwan within the next six years but might not intend to do…
MDA Chief: U.S. Needs Hybrid System to Defend Guam From Missile Threats
The U.S. will likely need to deploy a hybrid system to defend Guam due to its difficult terrain and the…
Reagan Carrier Strike Group Now in Indian Ocean, Heading to Middle East
The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group is in the Indian Ocean as it heads to the Middle East to help…
MDA, NORTHCOM Heads Warn Funding Lapses Could Leave Missile Defense Gaps
This post has been updated to clarify comments from Gen. Glen VanHerck in Wednesday’s hearing. The head of the Missile…
MDA: U.S. Aircraft Carriers Now at Risk from Hypersonic Missiles
This post has been updated to correct the spelling of the first name of the director of the Missile Defense…