USS Michael Monsoor arrives in Japan for port visitThe stealth destroyer is slated to be upgraded with a hypersonic missile system that the Navy plans to field by the mid-2020s, the service said.By Riley Ceder33 hours ago
Japan starts deploying Osprey fleet at a new base with an eye on ChinaThe military buildup is meant as a deterrence to China’s increasingly assertive maritime actions in the area.2 days ago
New aircraft carriers face years of delivery delaysDelivery of the Navy's next Ford-class aircraft carrier, the John F. Kennedy, was delayed two more years to 2027, budget documents show.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher2 days ago
Lawmaker proposes Iranian Campaign Medal for strikes on nuclear sitesPilots and supporting service members involved in the complex airstrikes would be eligible for the new military medal. By Leo Shane III2 weeks ago
USS Tripoli arrives in Japan for new Indo-Pacific dutiesThe amphibious assault ship arrived at its new homeport in Sasebo on Monday as part of a regularly scheduled rotation of forces.By Riley Ceder2 weeks ago
Ford carrier strike group deploys amid Middle East tensionsThe U.S. was already planning to deploy the carrier Gerald R. Ford when U.S. warplanes bombed three Iranian sites early Sunday to support Israel’s goals.2 weeks ago