Policy
The Navy’s New Long-Range Shipbuilding Plan Is More Like a Menu
With uncertainty rising at home and abroad, service leaders decided to offer Congress a trio of scenarios.
Science & Tech
The Military's 5G Gear Could Be Obsolete When It's Fielded
"Time to market" is the Navy's chief digital innovation officer's biggest 5G concern, after security.
Business
Inflation, Supply Problems Could Push F-35 Cost Higher Than Expected, Lockheed Says
Negotiations continue on three batches of jets—Lots 15 to 17—that were expected to be finalized last year.
Policy
Aviator Cancer Bill Would Push VA to Study Toxins Air Crews Faced, Assess Links to Cancers
Ground crew and flight crew cancers would be reviewed. So would the fuels, chemicals, and emissions they were exposed to.
Threats
New Navy Task Force to Protect Red Sea Region
Drug and weapons smuggling, as well as rocket attacks, undermine the security of the major shipping route.
Threats
‘Lightning Carrier’ Concept Shows How Navy, Marine Corps Can Fly More F-35Bs from Amphibs
The USS Tripoli had 20 of the fifth-generation aircraft on board conducting flight operations during a recent demonstration.
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.
Science & Tech
Surprise! The Navy Declared Its Newest Carrier Battle-Ready Last Year
USS Gerald R. Ford reached its initial operational capability in December, service leaders said Tuesday.
Business
Defense Firms Should Hire Ukrainian, Afghan Refugees, Navy’s Top Admiral Urges
Adm. Mike Gilday touts shipbuilding apprentice programs as perfect landing spots.
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.
Policy
Top Navy Admiral: Fleet Size Doesn’t Always Matter
CNO Gilday says U.S. shouldn’t become like the Russians, with a big but incapable force.
Science & Tech