Navy tests how to relieve carrier strike group warships on stationA new concept would allow a deployed carrier strike group's cruisers and destroyers to be swapped out with fresh ships during deployment.By Diana Stancy4 months ago
Here’s what the Navy is doing to boost SWO retentionIn recent years, retention among SWOs has remained at approximately 34 to 35 percent, up from a 30 percent retention rate roughly 20 years ago.By Diana Stancy4 months ago
Southeast Asian nations plan navy drills in disputed South China SeaThe Association of Southeast Asian Nations is moving ahead with plans for joint naval exercises in September.11 months ago
The impossible choice facing many of America’s military familiesToo often, military families are forced to put food on the backburner to keep a roof over their heads.By Shannon Razsadin and Besa Pinchotti14 months ago
Pentagon small business chief presses to revive innovation fundThe number of small business participating in the American defense-industrial base declined by more than 40% in the past decade.By Joe Gould15 months ago
Lawmakers worry about weapons makers’ ability to meet demandIndustry representatives say a lack of contract adjustments hurts companies by depressing wages.By Joe Gould15 months ago
Retention of surface warfare officers is improving, SWO boss saysThe commander of Naval Surface Forces, Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, said his goal is to reach a 35% or 36% retention rate among SWOs for 2023.By Diana Stancy16 months ago
SWO boss: Embarking chaplains to DDGs is aiding sailor mental health“I think the chaplain initiative was one of the best things we've done."By Diana Stancy16 months ago
Weapons shortages spark tough choices for Ukraine’s alliesArms shortages among Ukraine’s allies are forcing difficult conversations about how to balance support concerns Russia may target them next.By Joe Gould18 months ago
Labor shortage still pinching aerospace and defense sectorA new study found 70% of companies in the aerospace and defense sector saw increased turnover in the last 12 months.By Joe Gould and Stephen Losey18 months ago
US Navy hunting for info warfare experts, Aeschbach tells Old CrowsInformation warfare combines data awareness and manipulation to gain an advantage — before, during and after battles.By Colin Demarest18 months ago
Use us for combat zone tests, Ukraine minister tells US war industry Ukraine's deputy defense minister suggested anti-tank systems with a 6-kilometer range or suicide drones as options his military could use.By Todd South20 months ago