Delays in Navy’s next-gen submarine threaten US seapower, report saysThe 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 Fletcher13 hours ago
New aircraft carriers face years of delivery delaysDelivery 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 Fletcher3 days ago
Why it’s hard to know the damage the US did to Iran’s nuclear programOpinion: Analysts will need more intelligence from more sources to make a confident judgment about the effects on Fordo and Iran’s broader nuclear efforts.By Joshua Rovner, American University, The Conversation8 days ago
Navy did not document changes to recruitment procedures, watchdog saysThe 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 Ceder8 days ago
Pentagon creates new military border zone in ArizonaThe fourth national defense area created along the US-Mexico border will be an extension of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma in the Sonora Desert. By Zita Ballinger Fletcher9 days ago
Chinese nationals charged with spying on US NavyThe DOJ said two Chinese nationals spied on Navy sailors and bases for China's intelligence agency and attempted to recruit service members as assets.By Riley Ceder10 days ago
Pentagon awards $5 billion contract to speed up ship manufacturingThe Navy continues to be under immense pressure to hasten the process of shipbuilding and modernize methods of repair and manufacturing.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher11 days ago
OpinionValor may not expire, but award recognition should have limitsOpinion: The Valor Has No Expiration Act ignores why limitations on valor awards like the Medal of Honor matter. By Dwight S. Mears2 weeks ago
No ‘significant’ mover capacity problems expected for troops, DOD saysThe DOD says a new task force is "fully engaged" in overseeing the process of troops' household goods moves during this peak season. By Karen Jowers2 weeks ago
Hegseth reveals new name for USNS Harvey MilkThe U.S. Navy renamed the USNS Harvey Milk to the Oscar V. Peterson in an effort to take the "politics out of ship naming," SecDef Pete Hegseth said.By Riley Ceder2 weeks ago
Navy budget seeks to boost modernization of fleet, shipyardsThe Navy intends to use some of the funds to increase its fleet of warships by 19 and modernize century-old shipyards.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher2 weeks ago
Thousands of LGBTQ+ vets were promised pardons. Only 4 have succeeded.Former President Joe Biden pledged to use his clemency powers to right ‘an historic wrong.’ Why did it fall so short of its promise? By Leah Rosenbaum2 weeks ago