CNO Richardson: Freedom of Navigation Missions in South China Sea Not Meant to Provoke
The new U.S. Chief of Naval Operations said potential U.S. Navy freedom of navigation missions in the South China Sea…
China: Military Facilities on South China Sea Artificial Islands are ‘For Defense Purposes Only’
Amidst U.S. and Australian concerns of Chinese military expansion in the South China Sea, officials with China’s foreign ministry are…
A Selection of Official Messages Celebrating the U.S. Navy’s 240th Birthday
The following are messages from President Barack Obama, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson, Master Chief Petty Officer of…
Royal Australian Navy Bullish on New MH-60R Helos
The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has hailed the integration of the Lockheed-Martin/Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk into the service’s Fleet Air Arm…
U.S., Australian Officials Speak Out Against Unilateral Actions in South China Sea
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — Senior U.S. and Australian defense officials have again spoken out against unilateral actions to bolster territorial claims…
Document: Report to Congress on LX(R) Next Generation Amphibious Warship
The following is the Sept. 22, 2015 Congressional Research Service report, Navy LX(R) Amphibious Ship Program: Background and Issues for…
Guided Missile Destroyer USS Porter to Enter Black Sea Tuesday
As part of the U.S. and NATO’s presence mission on the Black Sea, guided missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG-78) is…
Document: Report to Congress on U.S. Navy Force Structure and Shipbuilding
The following is Sept. 21, 2015 Congressional Research Service report, Navy Force Structure and Shipbuilding Plans: Background and Issues for…
Document: Report to Congress on Navy Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense
The following is the Sept. 25, 2015 Congressional Research Service report, Navy Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) Program: Background and Issues…
Norfolk Fleet Preparing to Ship Out Ahead of Hurricane Joaquin, Could Delay Planned F-35C Testing
U.S. Fleet Forces is preparing to send its some of its Naval Station Norfolk, Va. based warships out to sea…