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Heritage Index Rates Navy, Marines ‘Marginal’ In Ability to Counter Current Threats

By: John Grady

October 30, 2019 8:01 PM

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

October 11, 2019 3:33 PM

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

October 9, 2019 1:24 PM

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

October 2, 2019 9:16 PM

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

By: John Grady

October 1, 2019 7:15 PM

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

By: Sam LaGrone

September 27, 2019 6:24 PM

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

By: Xavier Vavasseur

September 27, 2019 10:45 AM

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

September 27, 2019 7:45 AM

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

September 26, 2019 6:46 PM

The following is the Sept. 25, 2019 report, Department of Defense (DoD) Annual Suicide Report (ASR). Read More →

Report to Congress on China Naval Modernization

September 25, 2019 10:08 AM

The following is the Sept. 24, 2019 Congressional Research Service, China Naval Modernization: Implications for U.S. Navy Capabilities—Background and Issues for Congress. Read More →

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