Opinion: Maintaining American Seapower
Facing an increasing array of threats and demands even as our budgetary situation grows more challenging, it is clear that…
Essay: The New Strategic Realities of U.S. Carrier Operations
Just four days ahead of the 73rd anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, the U.S. Navy announced its intention…
House Raises Questions on U.S. Military Force Authorization to Fight ISIS
President Obama’s request for an Authorization for the Use of Military Force to defeat the Islamic State, and sharp questioning…
Omnibus Spending Bill Includes Money for 15 Growlers, 12th San Antonio
The $1.1 trillion omnibus spending bill from Congress includes $1.46 billion for 15 Boeing EA-18G Growler electronic attack aircraft and…
Defense Bill Punts on Navy Plan to Mothball Cruisers, Adds Money for 12th LPD, Growlers
This post has been updated to amend the amount the compromise 2015 NDAA included for EA-18G Growler electronic attack aircraft.…
Updated: Congress Approves Funds for Moderate Syrian Fighters
The Senate vote of 78-22 to approve a temporary spending bill that included money to support training of vetted Syrian…
Senate Panel Wants Pentagon to Craft ‘Stable Requirements’ for UCLASS
The Senate Appropriations Committee on Defense (SAC-D) supports the U.S. Navy request for $403 million to continue the development of…
Shutdown: Without More Funds Veterans Could Lose Benefits as Early as November
Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki told the House Veterans Affairs Committee on Wednesday he would have to deliver…