U.S. Capitol on Dec. 29, 2022. USNI News Photo
President Joe Biden signed a tiered stopgap funding bill on Thursday that keeps the Defense Department funded through early February 2024 and includes an anomaly for the Columbia-class submarine program. Read More
The following is the Nov. 2, 2023, Pentagon swearing-in ceremony for Adm. Lisa Franchetti to be the 33rd chief of naval operations. Read More
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Japan Air Self-Defense Force fighter aircraft conducted a total of 424 scrambles during the first half of Fiscal Year 2023 (Apr. 1 – Sept. 30), according to data released by the Joint Staff Office (JSO) on Friday. While a slight decrease from FY2022’s total of 446, the JSO still considers the current total to be high. Meanwhile, a Philippine Navy landing ship tank on Friday warned off a People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) corvette during a resupply mission. Read More
The world’s largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) and the USNS Laramie (T-AO-203) conduct a refueling-at-sea in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, Oct. 11, 2023. US Navy Photo
The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group arrived in the Eastern Mediterranean Tuesday, a senior defense official told reporters Thursday. Read More
General Romeo Brawner Jr., Chief of Staff of the AFP, and Admiral John Aquilino, Commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command, lauded the progress of projects under EDCA during their visit to Cagayan on Sept. 13, 2023. Armed Forces of Philippines Photo
The head of the U.S. military in the Pacific toured sites American forces could access in wartime and held high-level defense talks in the Philippines last week. Read More
Vice Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Lisa Franchetti, who has been nominated to succeed Gilday as a service chief and a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on Aug. 14, 2023. DoD Photo
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – In a ceremony at the Naval Academy’s Memorial Hall, retiring Chief of Naval Operations Adm Mike Gilday was relieved by VCNO Adm. Lisa Franchetti. She will now perform the duties of CNO pending confirmation by the Senate amidst an ongoing block of confirmation for flag and general officers. Read More
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles visit U.S. and Australian service members participating in Exercise Talisman Sabre, the United States’ largest military exercise with Australia in Townsville, Australia, July 30, 2023. DoD Photo
CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA – U.S. and Australian officials laid the groundwork to host more U.S. forces in Australia, officials from both countries said on Saturday. Read More
(from top left clockwise) Adm. Lisa Franchetti, Adm. Sam Paparo, Vice Adm. Stephen Koehler, Vice Adm. Jim Kilby
This post was updated with additional details and a statement from the White House.
The Biden administration nominated the current Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti to be the next Chief of Naval Operations and current U.S. Pacific Fleet commander Adm. Sam Paparo to lead U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. Read More
Chinese H-6 and Russian T-95 bombers flying near Japan. JSDF Photo
Japan Air Self Defense Force (JASDF) fighters conducted 238 scrambles in the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2023, according to data released Friday by the Joint Staff Office of Japan’s Ministry of Defense. Read More
Adm Lisa Franchetti, Vice Chief of Naval Operations, delivers opening remarks during a concert in celebration of the Navy’s 247th Birthday in 2022. US Navy Photo
The Navy’s second-in-command is set to take over the day-to-day operations of the sea service when Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday retires next month, USNI News has learned. Read More
