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
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House passes $435 billion spending plan for VA in fiscal 2026
Republicans approved plans for an 18% boost in total Veterans Affairs spending next year, but the measure is far from becoming law.
Lawmakers press VA for details on DOGE access to vets records
Democrats want promises from department leaders that sensitive medical and financial information is being handled securely.
Trump nominates Marine to be Navy’s new head lawyer
Maj. Gen. David Bligh would be the second Marine in the Navy's history to serve as the Navy JAG.
By Riley Ceder
Here’s the role an Ohio-class submarine played in the strikes on Iran
A single U.S. Navy submarine launched over two dozen Tomahawk land attack cruise missiles into Iran, striking a nuclear facility at Isfahan.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
Senators concerned with Navy shipbuilding delays, budget
The Navy remains years behind in projected ship deliveries and cannot provide firm timelines for improvement, military officials told lawmakers Tuesday.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher