Policy

Tuberville blocks Marine confirmation, leaving Corps with an acting commandant

Gen. David Berger relinquished his position hours before the motion, handing authorities over to Assistant Commandant Gen. Eric Smith.

  • Caitlin M. Kenney
Threats

Today's D Brief: Erdogan’s quid pro quo; Acting Marine commandant; Ukraine’s homemade missile; A German deployment first; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Business

New Germany-based F-35 fuselage factory will allow Lockheed to boost production

The Weeze-based factory will replace a factory previously operated by Turkey.

  • Marcus Weisgerber
Threats

Almost But Not Quite: Acting Commandant Will Face Limitations In Role

Gen. Eric Smith will have to juggle the Marine Corps’ top two positions when Gen. David Berger retires.

  • Caitlin M. Kenney
Threats

Today's D Brief: Russia annexes Wagner; 'Miles' of obstacles in SE Ukraine; Stinger vets needed; F-35 deliveries on hold; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Kevin Baron
Policy

'No Regrets': Gen. Berger Defends Force Design Decisions

The danger of not modernizing was “very clear, not just gut feel,” says outgoing commandant.

  • Caitlin M. Kenney
Business

Pentagon Could Block 80-Plus Deliveries of F-35s

The Pentagon has stopped accepting newly built stealth fighters from Lockheed until tech trials are finished.

  • Audrey Decker
Policy

Joint Force Lacks “Common Aimpoint” For Modernization Efforts, Outgoing Commandant Says

Gen. Berger said the Marine Corps has been innovative, but still has a lot of work to do.

  • Caitlin M. Kenney
Threats

Today's D Brief: Post-mutiny Russia; Echoes of 1917; USCG launches Titan probe; The lone NDAA dissenter; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Jennifer Hlad
Policy

Senate Lawmakers Want to Ax Alternate F-35 Engine Program

SASC markup on collision course with House over funding new engine technology.

  • Audrey Decker
Business

Pratt & Whitney Angered by Lockheed’s Support for New F-35 Engine

Engine-maker says prime contractor is exaggerating the jet’s future role.

  • Audrey Decker and Marcus Weisgerber
Policy

Republicans Want to Ax Pentagon Budget Office That Aims to Save Taxpayers Money

GOP lawmakers say the CAPE office is ignoring their amphibious-warship directive, which DOD says arrived too late to shape the current budget.

  • Marcus Weisgerber
Defense Systems

Fund the New F-35 Engine—If Only to Keep Industrial Base Humming, Lawmaker Says

Rep. Wittman and allies want to reverse the Air Force decision to kill the alternate engine program.

  • Audrey Decker
Threats

Today's D Brief: Ukraine on US armor; Russian hijinks over Syria; N.Korea tests; Sub repair delay; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Policy

Marines’ Smith Vows to Press On with Force Design, Fight for 31 Amphibs, and Seek 3D Printers

The nominee for Corps commandant said “contested logistics” would be a focus if he’s confirmed.

  • Caitlin M. Kenney
Threats

Today's D Brief: HASC budget mark; US troops injured in Syria; New Ukraine aid; Next CNO?; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson, Jennifer Hlad, Audrey Decker, Caitlin M. Kenney and Bradley Peniston
Policy

Navy, Marines Measuring Thousands of Aircrew to Improve Fit

Much of today’s flight gear is based on data that doesn’t match the current aircrew population.

  • Caitlin M. Kenney
Threats

Today's D Brief: Ukrainian dam breaks; S. Korea scrambles jets; Iran’s hypersonic reveal; Overheating F-35s; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Defense Systems

Overheating F-35s May Get Service-Specific Cooling Upgrades, Likely Hiking Cost

The jets’ engines are running twice as hot as designed, boosting maintenance and capping performance.

  • Audrey Decker
Policy

Marines Will Restructure Infantry Battalions by September

The changes are informed by the service’s Infantry Battalion Experiment, part of Force Design 2030.

  • Caitlin M. Kenney
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