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White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan speaks during a press briefing at the White House, Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, in Washington.

US, allies in talks on naval task force to protect shipping in Red Sea

After three vessels were struck by missiles, the White House said the U.S. may establish a naval task force to escort commercial ships in the Red Sea.

By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press

18 hours ago

Defense authorization deal expected this week

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Dec. 4, 2023.

By Leo Shane III

2 days ago

US Navy champions digital weaponry as decider of future fights

"The challenges inherent to the cyber domain are considerable," the Navy secretary wrote, "but failing to mitigate cyber risks is not an option."

By Colin Demarest

4 days ago

First US submarine repairs in Australia scheduled for summer

American and Australian maintainers on tender Emory S. Land will conduct maintenance on a U.S. sub in Australia next summer, an early step under AUKUS.

By Megan Eckstein

5 days ago

Early Ford carrier maintenance costs lower than planned, Navy says

Early Ford-class maintenance costs are lower than expected, meaning the aircraft carriers could save more than predicted compared to the Nimitz class.

By Megan Eckstein

7 days ago

Upgraded F-35s fly with partial software as DOD hunts for delivery fix

The first TR-3 F-35's initial checkout flight comes as the Joint Program Office hunts for a way to accelerate deliveries, perhaps using interim software.

By Stephen Losey

14 days ago