Steam catapults? US Navy appears to be sticking with electromagnetics on carriers
Despite an August order for the U.S. Navy to return to steam catapults on its newest carriers, the service appears to be sticking with electromagnetics.
Pay & Benefits
5 military reservists file class-action lawsuit seeking differential pay
Five reservists filed a lawsuit to regain years of alleged unpaid compensation during their time on active duty.
Greenland welcomes US military pact but trust still shaky
Greenland’s government and residents expressed relief about a new military pact with the United States and Denmark.
Sailors reminisce, say final goodbye to USS Georgia before retirement
Service members who served aboard the Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Georgia spoke fondly of their time aboard a boat that spanned four decades.
Pentagon adds new ‘warfighter’ evaluation for officers seeking first star
Secretary Hegseth announced Tuesday that colonels and captains seeking promotions will undergo a new Joint Warfighter Evaluation.
US Navy destroyers tested in Middle East as demands mount
The concentration of Navy destroyers in the Middle East raises questions about meeting sustained operational demand.
Navy successfully tests new autonomous aircraft feature aimed at simplifying mission planning
The Navy successfully tested its Collaborative Autonomy Mission Planning information-sharing capability this month with autonomous aircraft.
Royal Navy successfully launches US Mk 48 torpedo from uncrewed submersible
Last week, the Royal Navy successfully launched a U.S.-made Mk 48 Heavyweight Torpedo from a British Excalibur uncrewed underwater vehicle.
CENTCOM has become a battle lab for unmanned systems
Unmanned systems have moved quickly from experimentation and exercises into the demands of an active war.
SOCOM nutrition app aims to optimize ‘performance and lethality’
SOCOM has issued a sole-source contract to Teamworks Tactical Solutions, the maker of a nutrition app.
Poll: Trump approval falls to record low of 32% as war continues
Only 34% of respondents in a new Reuters/Ipsos poll said they approved of the strikes on Iran.
USS Abraham Lincoln arrives in Guam as deployment enters 10th month
The USS Abraham Lincoln arrived in Guam for a brief logistics stop, marking 10 months at sea.
The Pentagon asked industry how fast it could make more weapons. The numbers remain private.
The Pentagon remains mum about defense contractors' plans to boost weapons production and delivery following a 21-day deadline for companies to send ideas.
US watching Chinese marine presence off Alaska, Arctic Coast Guard chief says
The United States is watching China’s presence in its Arctic zone “very closely” amid increasing concerns, a senior U.S. Arctic military official said.
Pentagon updates guidance on low testosterone testing for males
The Department of Defense on Thursday released clinical guidelines for testing and treating low testosterone in male service members.
Coast Guard releases ‘action plan’ on sexual assault as federal watchdog criticizes delays
The Coast Guard released a 17-step plan Thursday to prevent sexual assault, improve reporting and response and prosecute alleged perpetrators.
Long deployments overwhelm a strained Navy mental health system, personnel say
Navy therapists and sailors cited long wait times and inadequate services as hurdles to getting mental health help aboard deployed ships.
