The U.S. Navy and Lockheed Martin have developed and fielded software updates for destroyers shooting down Houthi missiles and drones in the Red Sea. The Navy's fiscal 2025 budget request prioritizes near-term readiness and lethality and delays a number of larger, longer-term modernization programs. Pentagon officials fear such reforms could harm active duty retention. Whistleblowers complained that accusations against supervisors in the Office of Resolution Management, Diversity, and Inclusion were ignored. A new government watchdog report found troops waited more than two weeks for an urgent appointment off base. Lawmakers voted to subpoena information from the department for the first time since 2016. For the first time, unit commanders won't have to make decisions on whether to prosecute a variety of serious crimes. Senators want answers from Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on steps the Pentagon is taking to address continued problems in family housing. 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. Apart from defeating torpedoes with torpedoes (yes, you read that right), the Navy is also improving its safety gear. Load More