US Navy to develop new class of smaller, more ‘agile’ combatant shipsThe first hull is expected to hit the water in 2028 as a more nimble companion to the Navy’s larger warships, Navy Secretary John Phelan said.By J.D. Simkins10 days ago
Vietnam nears completion of militarized South China Sea outposts Vietnam has revved up South China Sea land reclamation efforts this year, beginning construction on eight previously untouched Spratly Islands features.By Govi Snell12 days ago
US Navy recovers helicopter, jet that crashed in South China SeaThe service on Friday salvaged an F/A-18F Super Hornet and MH-60R Seahawk helicopter that crashed in the South China Sea on Oct. 26.By Riley Ceder3 weeks ago
US Navy nixes Constellation frigate program after two ships half-builtContinuing work on the first two ships, plus indemnities agreed with the U.S. government, would be worth $3 billion, sources in Italy said.By Tom Kington5 weeks ago
DODEA schools offering free or reduced meals amid shutdown Eligibility continues as long as the household income qualifies under the USDA thresholds.By Karen Jowers8 weeks ago
Shutdown causes turmoil for some military families’ food assistanceIn the most recent DOD survey of active-duty military spouses, about 7% said they were using WIC benefits and 1% said they were using SNAP.By Karen Jowers2 months ago