Delays in Navy’s next-gen submarine threaten US seapower, report says
The delay could have an impact on the country's warfighting capabilities and ability to maintain undersea superiority, a new report to Congress says.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
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New aircraft carriers face years of delivery delays
Delivery 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 Fletcher
Sailor pleads guilty to bribing official for unauthorized military IDs
Raymond Zumba attempted to bribe a NAS Jacksonville employee for base access cards he was purchasing for Chinese buyers, according to court documents.
By Riley Ceder
Militarized zones now make up 1/3 of southern border, stirring debates
Long stretches of the border are under the supervision of nearby military bases, empowering U.S. troops to detain people entering the country illegally.
Navy to stop sharing satellite weather data with NOAA
While Defense Meteorological Satellite Program data will no longer be provided to NOAA, the agency has not lost all access to global weather imaging.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
Navy did not document changes to recruitment procedures, watchdog says
The Navy reached its recruitment goal in fiscal 2024 by working through a backlog of 8,600 medical waivers, recruiting 5,845 sailors in the process.
By Riley Ceder