HASC Advances NDAA Authorizing 10 Ships, Creating SLCM-N Program
The House Armed Services Committee passed its annual defense policy bill early Thursday, authorizing the Navy to buy a total…
New Navy Guidance Emphasizes Leadership Responsibilities for Sailor’s Mental Health
The Navy issued what it is calling a technical manual for Naval leaders to address mental health, starting with laying…
Congressional Appropriators Reach $1.7T Omnibus Deal; Defense Bill Funds 11 Battle Force Ships
Congressional appropriators early Tuesday announced a deal for a $1.7 trillion omnibus spending package for Fiscal Year 2023 that allots…
Congress Considering New Leave Rules for Sailors, Marines Seeking Abortions
Congress is considering new legislation that would remove a barrier for sailors and Marines to get time off for abortions.…
MDA: US Has Several Options To Defend Guam From Missile Threats
The U.S. has several options to defend Guam against attack, the director of the Missile Defense Agency said this week,…
Electric Boat Awarded $2.4 Billion for 2nd FY 2021 Virginia-class Attack Boat
The Navy today awarded a construction contract for a second Virginia-class attack submarine this fiscal year, which the Trump administration…
USNA: Midshipmen Would Need COVID-19 Vaccines This Month to Start Summer Training
This post and headline have been updated with additional information from the U.S. Naval Academy. Naval Academy midshipmen would need…
Senate Passes FY 2021 Defense Authorization Bill by Large Margin
The Senate passed its version of the Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act with an 86 to 14 vote,…
House Appropriations Bill Includes Funding for Second Virginia-Class Submarine
The House Appropriations defense subcommittee today released its draft Fiscal Year 2021 defense funding bill that would buy nine Navy…
1,000 Coast Guard Dependents Could Lose Spots In DoD-Run Childcare Centers
Up to 1,000 infants and toddlers of active duty Coast Guard members could lose their places in the Department of…