VIDEO: Marine F-35Bs Arrive on USS Wasp for First Pacific JSF Deployment
The Marines have sent their first operational squadron of F-35B Lighting II Joint Strike Fighters to sea for the aircraft’s…
Challenges Ahead as 13th MEU, Essex ARG Prep for First West Coast F-35 Deployment
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The first stateside Marine expeditionary unit to deploy with the F-35B Lightning II wrapped up a…
Surface Navy Working to Bring Firepower Over the Horizon Through Networking, F-35 Integration
The surface Navy is looking to capitalize on recent successes increasing ships’ offensive range and lethality, with the next task…
Top Stories 2017: Marine Corps and Coast Guard Acquisition
USNI News polled its writers, naval analysts and service members on what they consider the most important military and maritime…
Top Stories 2017: Marine Corps Operations
USNI News polled its writers, naval analysts and service members on what they consider the most important military and maritime…
Top Stories 2017: International Acquisition
USNI News polled its writers, naval analysts and service members on what they consider the most important military and maritime…
14 Amphibs Tied Up In Maintenance, Exacerbating Shortfall in Available Ships for Marines’ At-Sea Training
CAPITOL HILL – Nearly half the Navy’s amphibious ships are currently tied up in maintenance availabilities and the service would…
Top Navy Procurement Programs Facing Slow Start In FY 2018 Due to Continuing Resolution
The Navy is unable to start or ramp up a range of major programs under a continuing resolution, and Pentagon…
Report to Congress on F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Modernization Efforts
The following is the Aug. 8, 2017 Government Accountability Office report to Congress, F-35 Joint Strike Fighter: DOD’s Proposed Follow-on Modernization Acquisition Strategy…
Bonhomme Richard ESG Combines With Australian Frigates For ‘Upgunned ESG’ Rehearsal in Talisman Saber 2017
U.S. amphibious forces in the Pacific practiced combining their ships and embarked Marines with multi-warfare surface combatants, rehearsing for so-called…