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.
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.
Threats
Navy Should Be ‘In the Way,’ But ‘Non-Provocative,’ CNO Says
Speaking less than a week after an “unsafe maritime interaction” with China in the Taiwan Strait, Adm. Mike Gilday said the U.S. wants “things to remain stable and predictable.”
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.
Science & Tech
F-35 Costs Still Climbing, as Pentagon Updates the Fleet
New GAO report details another $1.4 billion in upgrade costs, and additional delays.
Threats
After Ship Seizures, US Moves to Increase Patrols Off Iran
Aircraft, drones, and Navy and Coast Guard vessels will try to send a warning message, officials said.
Business
Navy Has Fixed the Gears of Nearly Half of Its Freedom-Class Littoral Combat Ships
Eight ships have yet to get the combining-gear fix, including three the Navy wants to retire in two years.
Business
Navy, Shipyards Settle Dispute that Delayed Submarine Orders
It’s unclear how the sides came to agreement, or just how late the two Virginia-class subs will eventually arrive.
Policy
Will SecAF’s Budget-Flexibility Proposal Die on the Hill?
Frank Kendall wants Congress to allow service secretaries to launch new efforts as threats arise, not when budget season rolls around.
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Ideas
How Special Operations Forces Must Meet the Challenges of a New Era
To the commander of U.S. SOCOM, what matters most is whether we solve the problem our nation needs solved.
Threats
