Ideas
Chinese warships off Alaska signal a new stage in seapower competition
Understanding why requires a look at "near waters," "far waters"—and the colonial past.
Policy
US Forces Japan to be upgraded to warfighting command
The shift will move operational control of Japan-based forces east from Hawaii and, officials say, deepen cooperation with the Japanese military.
Business
F-35’s price might rise, Lockheed warns
After years of declines, the jet’s cost is being pushed by upgrades, inflation, and a proposal to buy fewer of them.
Threats
Navy still picking winner for F/A-XX next year, Northrop CEO says
Despite the service’s proposal to cut funding, “we have not received” word that 6th-gen plans have changed.
Defense Systems
Lockheed resumes F-35 deliveries after year-long pause
But the tech-development problems that halted deliveries of the TR-3 version of the jet persist.
Ideas
How the navy-less Ukrainians defeated Russia’s Black Sea Fleet
Their revolution in weapons and tactics offer lessons and warnings for the world’s navies.
Defense Systems
Concepts expected soon for NATO's next-gen rotorcraft
Up to three firms are expected to vie to make a fast aircraft to replace a thousand European helicopters.
Business
The Pentagon is paying a consultant up to $2.4B to boost submarine production
Deloitte Consulting is to provide the labor, equipment, and materials to push annual U.S. production to three subs.
Science & Tech
Can nanotech help solve the Pentagon’s corrosion problems?
Lockheed and Hawaii-based Oceanit are testing a new coating on tactical aircraft.
Defense Systems
Info warriors coming to Navy subs in the Pacific
The move follows two other pilot efforts with Naval Submarine Forces, said Vice Adm. Kelly Aeschbach, the service’s outgoing “I-boss.”
Business
Pentagon expects F-35 deliveries to restart this month
The head of Air Combat Command is “hopeful” the fighter jets will be ready for deliveries to resume in July.
Defense Systems
US is buying new version of counter-IED jammer
Roadside-bomb markers aren't resting, and so neither is the Pentagon.
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