Milley: China Striving ‘To Be Our Equal’ In Coming Decades
While the Chinese are investing heavily in advanced technology, “they are not our peer or near-peer competitor just” militarily, but…
Congressional Budget Office Analysis of the Navy’s December 2020 Shipbuilding Plan
The following is the April 22, 2021 Congressional Budget Service report, An Analysis of the Navy’s December 2020 Shipbuilding Plan.…
Officials: the Philippines Expanding South China Sea Patrols Near Disputed Reef
MANILA – The Philippines has sent additional ships on Tuesday to its maritime territory that is subject to China’s expansive…
Persistent Chinese Maritime Militia Presence off Philippines Raises Concerns in Manila
MANILA – Chinese maritime militia vessels remained berthed at the Whitsun Reef, which is located within the Philippines’ exclusive economic…
CNO: Pentagon Force Posture Review Will Inform Future Carrier Missions, Arctic Presence
The chief of naval operations said an ongoing Global Force Posture Review led by the defense secretary could bring about…
HASC Members Pushing for SECNAV Nominee Ahead of Pentagon Budget Fight, Fleet Modernization
Two members of the House Armed Services Committee today called for the Biden administration to hurry and nominate someone to…
Report to Congress on Navy Force Structure
The following is the March 11, 2021 Congressional Research Service report, Navy Force Structure and Shipbuilding Plans: Background and Issues…
Dual Letters From Congress Signal Hill Headed for Defense Spending Showdown
A debate between lawmakers over defense spending is brewing, as a group of progressive House members push for cuts to…
Schultz: Coast Guard Units Remain in High Demand as Forces Stretches to Meet Needs
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Coast Guard remains in big demand at home and overseas as it continues to modernize…
SECDEF Lloyd Austin’s Message to the Force
The following is the March 4, 2021 Department of Defense memo from Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, Message to the…