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Thousands of troops remain deployed in response to Ukraine war
The Pentagon isn't considering withdrawing the extra troops anytime soon.
USS Gerald R. Ford gets underway for first deployment
The short deployment will focus on interoperability and innovation, ahead of a more standard deployment next year, Navy leaders say.
By Diana Stancy
USS Gerald R Ford expected to deploy for first time in October
The carrier's strike group will focus on “innovation and interoperability” as the crew becomes better acquainted with the vessel’s new capabilities.
By Diana Stancy
Citing inflation, industry seeks more for DoD in continuing resolution
Record-high inflation costs the Pentagon $6 billion per month, trade groups said in a new letter.
By Joe Gould
Defense industry to launch inflation relief push in Congress
“Deterrence doesn’t work when we handcuff the Department of Defense’s hands," said one industry representative.
By Joe Gould
This officer is the first woman to lead Naval Test Wing Atlantic
Capt. Elizabeth Somerville, an EA-6B Prowler and EA-18G Growler naval flight officer, is tasked with leading the Navy’s largest developmental air wing.
By Diana Stancy
Defense firms push Congress for Pentagon budget increase over inflation
U.S. defense and aerospace firms are asking Congress for a defense budget for 2023 that exceeds inflation by 3 to 5 percent and challenged lawmakers to pass their annual defense bills by Sept 30.
Commander of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 28 ousted due to ‘loss of confidence’
Cmdr. Brett Johnson has been temporarily reassigned to the staff of Helicopter Sea Combat Wing Atlantic.
By Diana Stancy
Navy accepts future attack sub Montana, dock ship Fort Lauderdale
The Navy has gained two future ships.
By Diana Stancy
As US Navy rethinks its fleet, Ingalls Shipbuilding faces uncertain future
Over the past three years, the U.S. Navy has tightened its budget and changed its requirements, making the future look far less rosy for a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries.
Defense industry frets as funding talks crawl
Despite repeated warnings from lawmakers and uniformed Pentagon leaders that a full-year continuing resolution will hurt national security, some in the defense industry are still worried that budgetary route is a possibility.
By Joe Gould