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 Fletcher6 days ago
Pentagon creates new military border zone in ArizonaThe fourth national defense area created along the US-Mexico border will be an extension of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma in the Sonora Desert. By Zita Ballinger Fletcher12 days ago
Senators concerned with Navy shipbuilding delays, budgetThe Navy remains years behind in projected ship deliveries and cannot provide firm timelines for improvement, military officials told lawmakers Tuesday.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher3 weeks ago
Trump taps Fleet Forces head as Navy’s next chief of naval operationsCaudle, a career submariner from North Carolina, has been in command of the Norfolk, Virginia-based U.S. Fleet Forces Command since December 2021.By Riley Ceder4 weeks ago
Navy leaders look to expand munitions options as supplies run low Operations against Houthi militants in the Red Sea have drawn down missile supplies potentially needed for future operations. By Leo Shane III2 months ago
Head Navy officer lists top tasks for service, eyes 2027Chief of Naval Operations Adm. James W. Kilby listed improved recruiting and the embrace of unmanned and manned systems as priorities.By Riley Ceder2 months ago