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
Should Navy hospital ships be armed?
The threat of hybrid warfare increases hospital ships' need for defense measures, a new paper argues.
By Sarah Sicard
DOD ‘slow rolling’ fair special pays for Guard, Reserve, advocates say
Pentagon officials fear such reforms could harm active duty retention.
By Davis Winkie
Sailors’ endurance tested amid 4 months of constant Red Sea threats
Sailors aboard the carrier Eisenhower and its accompanying warships have spent months defending against ballistic missiles and flying attack drones.
By Bernat Armangue and Tara Copp, AP
Del Toro asks Navy contractors to consider taxpayers over shareholders
Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro said he needs companies to deliver their weapons, warships, aircraft and more on time and on budget and without excuses.
Navy expands enlisted billet-based advancement policy to new ratings
The Detailing Marketplace Assignment Policy allows sailors in sea-intensive ratings to promote and receive certain financial incentives.
By Diana Stancy
Finally, sailors can put hands in their pockets under policy update
A Navy policy change now allows sailors to put their hands in their pockets, wear the bucket cover, rock better PT gear and sport false eyelashes.
By Diana Stancy
USS Gerald R. Ford leaders look back on maiden (and extended) cruise
How the brand-new aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford and its largely green crew found their sea legs together.
By Diana Stancy
Defense Secretary Austin discharged from second hospital stay
Austin, 70, has had ongoing health issues since undergoing surgery for prostate cancer in December.
By Tara Copp, AP