Navy ship underway for Gaza pier mission suffers fire, returns to USThe cargo ship 2nd Lt. John P. Bobo suffered a fire in its engine room Thursday, forcing it to return to Florida, the Navy said.By Geoff Ziezulewicz3 months ago
OpinionWithout change, US Navy’s future fleet looks too ambitious for industryFor industry to execute the plans in the Future Years Defense Program, major improvements will have to take place.By Theo Egan4 months ago
Navy delays next-generation submarine start to early 2040sThe Navy moved its SSN(X) from a 2035 start to the "early 2040s," as it takes risk in modernization programs to pay for current operations and readiness.By Megan Eckstein4 months ago
Navy postpones several modernization programs to pay for operationsThe Navy's fiscal 2025 budget request prioritizes near-term readiness and lethality and delays a number of larger, longer-term modernization programs.By Megan Eckstein5 months ago
Ship shortage forces Marines to consider alternate deploymentsThe Marines have a regular drumbeat of MEUs ready to deploy. Lacking ready amphib ships, though, they're turning to other means of getting to sea.By Megan Eckstein6 months ago
Navy officer jailed in Japan over deadly crash headed back to the USLt. Ridge Alkonis had been serving a three-year prison sentence in Japan after pleading guilty to the negligent driving deaths of two locals in 2021.8 months ago