Gen. Eric Smith Tapped as Next Marine Commandant
By Caitlin M. Kenney

Assistant commandant expected to press on with sweeping Force Design 2030 changes.

F-35 Costs Still Climbing, as Pentagon Updates the Fleet
By Audrey Decker

New GAO report details another $1.4 billion in upgrade costs, and additional delays.

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F-35 Program Completes Band-Aid Fix for Engine
By Audrey Decker

All jets had received the modification earlier this month, but the Pentagon is still trying to figure out why a mysterious vibration is happening.

Debt Limit Deal Would Save Feds' Paychecks, But Freeze Agency Spending
By Eric Katz

The agreement also reduces shutdown threats, plus other takeaways for federal employees.

Macron Will Push NATO For 'Concrete' Security Guarantee for Ukraine
By Patrick Tucker

With alliance membership still unsure, French president wants the next best thing.