Navy
Thousands of Sailors, Marines Remain Unvaccinated After Deadline
Navy lowers its official vaccination rate after discovering data discrepancies.
Range Limits, Enemy Snooping Are Leading Naval Services to More Virtual Training
And the Marines want virtual foes that fight more like their real enemies.
Defense Industry Asks White House to Allow COVID Tests to Substitute for Vax Mandate
Nation’s largest military shipbuilder says it won’t comply until mandate is written into a contract.
The Pentagon’s New UFO Office Has a Specific Job
Defense leaders want to make sure they can spot and track “phenomena” trespassing over training ranges.
Defense One Radio, Ep. 91: Project Overmatch + Project Convergence, updated
We explore the future of the U.S. Navy's Project Overmatch.
Are Naval Forces on the Right Path? Leaders Run Wargame to Check
Analysis of the classified, Pacific-focused “Global 14” will continue for weeks or months, a Navy official said.
Australia Seeks ‘More Proactive’ Role In Indo-Pacific
The ambassador says Australia can no longer be a “passive recipient” in today’s strategic environment.
Navy Secretary Seeks 3-5% Annual Budget Increases
“I think more members of Congress understand the real threat that China presents,” Del Toro said.
Navy Fires Commander, Other Leaders of Damaged Submarine
A separate safety investigation is still proceeding into the Oct. 2 grounding of USS Connecticut.
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Cancers Strike US Fighter Pilots, Crews at Higher Rates, Air Force Finds
Nearly 30% higher likelihood of testicular cancer and roughly 25% for skin and prostate cancer, according to the military’s most comprehensive study yet.
One of Four Boosters Fails in Rapid-Fire Hypersonic Tests
Three launches got off successfully from Virginia; investigations have begun into the Alaska failure.
Navy Seeks To Improve Firefighting After ‘Preventable’ Bonhomme Richard Disaster
Naval Safety Center gets a promotion, while ships’ crews will be trained to respond to pierside fires.
US Navy Lists Consequences for Sailors Who Refuse COVID Vaccination
Refusers could be stripped of warfare qualifications, removed from their billet, or even dismissed from service.
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