Military bases teem with PFAS — there’s still no firm plan for cleanupExcessive levels of toxic PFAS chemicals have been detected at 80% of active and decommissioned military bases.By Sachi Kitajima Mulkey, Grist82 minutes ago
US, Philippine forces launch combat drills in South China SeaAmerican and Filipino forces launched their largest combat exercises in years Monday in a show of allied firepower that has alarmed Beijing.7 days ago
US troop numbers in Eastern Europe could continue to growThe head of U.S. European Command said that Eastern Europe could be a future site for more NATO and American forces.By Leo Shane III3 weeks ago
Republicans pick defense hawk to usher spending billsRepublicans have selected a traditional defense hawk and Ukraine aid proponent as the new House appropriations chairman.By Bryant Harris3 weeks ago
Navy, Marines launching study to improve readiness of amphibious fleetThe Navy and Marine Corps will dive deep into amphibious ship readiness and how that affects their ability to train sufficiently ahead of deployments.By Megan Eckstein3 weeks ago
Navy to aid Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse recoveryThe Navy’s Supervisor of Salvage and Diving will use the barges to surface and remove portions of the bridge.By Geoff Ziezulewicz4 weeks ago
US Navy preps hypersonic weapon test this spring, with Army watchingThe Navy's hypersonic weapon test will determine the way forward for the Army's ground-launched hypersonic weapon capability.By Jen Judson5 weeks ago
Navy sees boost in new surface tactics experts amid growing demandMore surface officers are looking to become warfare tactics instructors, or WTIs, according to the head of the program's training.By Megan Eckstein5 weeks ago
Congress passes defense spending bill after months of delaysCongress has passed an $825 billion FY24 defense spending bill, but the plan to get Ukraine military assistance across the finish line remains uncertain.By Bryant Harris5 weeks ago
Some military activities could shut down this weekend amid budget rushIf Congress does not approve a federal appropriations plan by midnight, some military activities could be postponed or canceled over the weekend.By Leo Shane III and Karen Jowers5 weeks ago
US Navy making Aegis updates, training changes based on Houthi attacksThe U.S. Navy and Lockheed Martin have developed and fielded software updates for destroyers shooting down Houthi missiles and drones in the Red Sea.By Megan Eckstein6 weeks ago
Fired Navy SEAL CO arrested for DWI and didn’t initially tell commandCapt. Richard A. Zaszewski was arrested for DWI in January and didn't report it until last week, leading to his firing, a defense official confirmed.By Geoff Ziezulewicz6 weeks ago