The following is the Oct. 16, 2019 Congressional Research Service report, Navy Force Structure and Shipbuilding Plans: Background and Issues for Congress. Read More
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Heritage Index Rates Navy, Marines ‘Marginal’ In Ability to Counter Current Threats
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion (CLB) 8, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, carry simulated casualties to a MV-22 Osprey during motorized operations course as part Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 1-20 on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Oct. 6, 2019. US Marine Corps Photo
The Navy and the Marine Corps have been assessed as “marginal” in their ability to meet the challenges from rival powers in Beijing and Moscow, as well as regional threats coming from Tehran and Pyongyang, according to annual report on U.S. military strength from The Heritage Foundation. Read More
CNO, SECNAV 244th Navy Birthday Messages
The following are written and video messages from Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday and the video message from Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer on the occasion of the Navy’s 244th birthday. Read More
CBO Analysis of U.S. Navy FY 2020 Shipbuilding Plan
The following is the Congressional Budget Office report, An Analysis of the Navy’s Fiscal Year 2020 Shipbuilding Plan. Read More
Report to Congress on Navy Force Structure
The following is the Oct. 1, 2019 Congressional Research Service report, Navy Force Structure and Shipbuilding Plans: Background and Issues for Congress. Read More
Official: India Seeking ‘Greater Customization’ of its Future Alliances
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Rear Adm. Masafumi Nishiwaki, Commander, Escort Flotilla Four gives introductory remarks at the Malabar 2019 opening ceremony aboard the Japanese helicopter destroyer JS Kaga (DDH-184) on Sept. 26, 2019. US Navy Photo
Washington and New Delhi, “need to press the refresh button” in building a relationship for the future based on new global realities, India’s minister of external affairs said Wednesday. Read More
Expeditionary Strike Group 2 Admiral Removed from Command
Rear Adm. Erik Ross, commander, Expeditionary Strike Group Two (ESG-2). US Navy Photo
The commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 2 has been removed from command due to a loss of confidence by the commander of U.S. 2nd Fleet, service officials told USNI News. Read More
China Launches First Type 075 Big Deck Amphibious Warship
The launch of the Type 75 big-deck amphib in Shanghai on Sept. 25, 2019. PLAN Photo
China’s first amphibious assault ship, a Landing Helicopter Dock known as Type 075, was launched in Shanghai on Thursday. Read More
Report to Congress on U.S.-China Competition in the South, East China Seas
The following is the Sept. 24, 2019, Congressional Research Service report, U.S.-China Strategic Competition in South and East China Seas: Background and Issues for Congress. Read More
Pentagon Annual Suicide Report
The following is the Sept. 25, 2019 report, Department of Defense (DoD) Annual Suicide Report (ASR). Read More
