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Senate passes final defense policy bill
The compromise bill authorizes limited assistance for Ukraine, implements AUKUS and institutionalizes a nuclear weapon.
Biden plan to shelve Trump-era sea nuke comes under fire
U.S. President Joe Biden’s plans to cancel the Sea-Launched Cruise Missile-Nuclear program have emerged as an early political brawl in a brewing fight over next year’s defense budget.
By Joe Gould
North Korea seeks to produce material for nukes: UN experts
North Korea continued to develop nuclear and ballistic missile programs in violation of U.N. Security Council resolutions, U.N. experts said in a new report.
By Edith M. Lederer, The Associated Press
In charting the future Navy, do not request permission
The Navy must not ask permission to undertake a fundamental re-examination of strategy, operational concepts, force levels, culture, and education. If necessary, it can beg forgiveness later should its conclusions "break the mold."
By Harlan Ullman
China has a large and growing navy: What is the rest of the story?
In the case of China, an assessment of strategy, operational proficiency, regional and global naval power, and leadership deserve additional emphasis, says the author of this commentary.
By Robert B. Murrett
Initial analysis of new sub-launched nuclear cruise missile coming ‘shortly’
For now, there are no major delays to nuclear warhead modernization programs, a Pentagon official says.
By Aaron Mehta
Lawmaker floats Boeing squeeze play for troubled KC-46
House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee Ranking Member Rob Wittman, R-Va., said the Air Force should pressure Boeing by accepting only the minimum number of tankers.
By Joe Gould
Alex Vraciu: The Navy’s most indestructible ace
Meet “Grumman’s best customer.”
By Barrett Tillman, Aviation History
Naval Community College takes shape without bricks, mortar or its most prominent champion
Eight months ago, the ex-Navy Secretary began revamping how the service educates sailors and Marines throughout the ranks.
Target: Makin Island
On Aug. 17, 1942, daring Marine Raiders stormed Makin Island. But far worse fighting faced soldiers, sailors and Coast Guardsmen when American forces returned in late 1943.
By William B. Allmon, World War II Magazine
Navy dismisses more SEAL war crimes cases, removes controversial prosecutor
Navy leaders in San Diego and Washington continue efforts to revamp the sea service's criminal justice system.
By Carl Prine