Threats

Sea-Air-Space 2022 Conference Wire: Ukraine Lessons

A former CNO looks at the Russian invasion, and and other news from the naval conference's Day 2.

Policy

Marines Push Light Amphib Warship While Navy Secretary Awaits Study

“I'm deeply committed to the LAW. I just want to make sure that it has the right balance,” Del Toro said.

Ideas

Sea-Air-Space 2022 Conference Wire: Battle-Ready Carrier

The USS Ford reached initial readiness in December, and other news from the naval conference's Day 2.

Policy

Sea-Air-Space 2022 Conference Wire: How Big a Fleet?

Naval leaders were pressed on plans to shrink the fleet and lighten the Marine Corps.

Policy

Top Marine Defends Corps’ Lighter Direction

Gen. Berger responded to retired four-stars’ critiques by saying he’s building the right force to deter China.

Ideas

The DOD Needs a Joint Wargaming Center

The recent explosion of wargames obscures several flaws in the current system.

Threats

Expect a Navy Fleet Plan of 500 Ships, CNO Says

Adm. Gilday says recent exercises and several years of analysis are helping the service converge on numbers for its long-range shipbuilding plan.

Threats

Reports of Sexual Assault, Harassment at Military Academies Spike

The number of reports likely still represents only a small portion of actual instances of sexual assault and harassment.