Threats

Retired admirals, Project Overmatch will figure in Navy’s upcoming giant exercise

The second annual edition of the Large Scale Exercise will feature multiple crises erupting around the world.

  • Caitlin M. Kenney
Ideas

Why the U.S. still needs ground forces in Europe

Moscow’s setbacks notwithstanding, refocusing on China would be a mistake.

  • Andrew Radin and Gian Gentile
Threats

Gearbox problem caused fatal Osprey crash, Marines say

The incident was the 16th hard clutch engagement since 2010, but the first that resulted in deaths.

  • Caitlin M. Kenney
Ideas

NATO’s defense demands Eastern Front improvements

The recent summit largely avoided urgent questions about the mismatch between available forces and the Russian threat.

  • Gabriela R. A. Doyle and John R. Deni
Defense Systems

How many Super Hornets are ready to fly? The Navy’s tracking tools disagree

Congressional Budget Office examined two systems that use different metrics to track F/A-18 availability.

  • Caitlin M. Kenney
Business

Software problems will cut F-35 deliveries this year, Lockheed says

The delays will cost the company about $7 million per jet.

  • Marcus Weisgerber
Ideas

Navies don't agree on naval-warfare law. Here's how to keep legal fissures from sinking your coalition

A new manual can help the U.S. and its partners stay on the same page.

  • James Kraska
Science & Tech

F-35 test squadron works to wring out upgrade problems

Delays to the TR-3 upgrade have dozens of jets on hold.

  • Audrey Decker
Policy

Proposed marijuana waivers acknowledge blunt recruiting truths

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle want to remove a barrier to joining the U.S. military.

  • Lauren C. Williams
Threats

Today's D Brief: Erdogan relents on Sweden’s NATO bid; China’s show of force; Marines lack a confirmed commandant; Measuring military pollution; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
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
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