Navy to commission first sub designed for both men and women sailorsThe New Jersey is entering the fleet about 14 years after the Defense Department lifted its ban on women serving on subs.By Diana Stancy8 days ago
Father and son airmen tackle deployment together A senior enlisted airman gets the rare opportunity to serve alongside his son in Australia.By Riley Ceder10 days ago
Kamala Harris taps Tim Walz, National Guard veteran, as running mateHarris' running mate served in the National Guard for 24 years and championed veterans' issues in Congress for six terms.By Nikki Wentling6 weeks ago
A look at where the Navy’s 11 aircraft carriers are nowHere's where the service's carriers stand, whether preparing to deploy, currently deployed or undergoing maintenance and repairs.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press3 months ago
White House takes aim at shipbuilding, other measures in defense billThe White House noted its concerns with the FY25 defense policy bill's shipbuilding plans, an east coast missile defense site and contractor pricing data.By Bryant Harris3 months ago
House advances $884 billion defense bill with enlisted troop pay raiseIn addition to the enlisted pay raise, the bill pushes back against F-35 procurement as lawmakers bash Lockheed Martin over the troubled program.By Bryant Harris and Leo Shane III4 months ago
US Navy’s submarine fleet is too small. Here’s how selling some may help.The U.S. Navy’s fleet includes 49 attack submarines, despite a formal requirement for 66. It’s also facing crewing and maintenance problems.By Megan Eckstein4 months ago
What has the AUKUS alliance accomplished in the last year?Training uniformed personnel is just one piece of a flurry of industrial, legislative and acquisition activity that’s taken place.By Megan Eckstein4 months ago
Submarine delays push SEALs to find new underwater approachesA newly fielded vehicle and better dive gear are helping bridge the gap.By Todd South5 months ago
USS Stout helps injured cargo ship crew memberThe hurt crew member had suffered injuries from a hot fuel oil spill.By Diana Stancy5 months ago
Navy’s next amphibious ship named for Marines’ Helmand province fightThe Navy will honor the Marines and sailors who served in Afghanistan with the name of the next America-class amphibious ship.By Megan Eckstein and Irene Loewenson5 months ago
House lawmakers denounce Pentagon’s planned drop in submarine ordersA bipartisan group of 120 lawmakers asks defense appropriators to ignore the Navy budget proposal and procure two Virginia-class attack submarines.By Bryant Harris5 months ago