Policy
Biden’s Nuke Review Omits ‘No First Use’, Kills Naval Cruise Missile
The president, who pledged during the campaign to use nuclear weapons only in response to a similar attack, declined to set that as U.S. policy.
Policy
Confederate Names and Symbols on Hundreds of Military Roads, Structures, Ships Under Review
Congress’ Naming Commission has revealed what else besides base names may get relabeled or removed—right down to a water tank.
Ideas
Let’s Correct a Misperception About Nuclear Modernization
An article left the impression that a new fuze would vastly increase the capability of our nuclear arsenal. It’s simply not the case.
Policy
Navy Gets Budget Bump But Fleet Would Shrink Under Biden Request
Increasing spending by just 5 percent and cutting two dozen ships, the Navy asks for modest budget changes as it wraps up a new fleet plan expected to be heavy on uncrewed vessels.
Threats
State of Defense 2022
Our annual service-by-service look at where the U.S. military is, and where it's going.
Ideas
The DOD Needs a Joint Wargaming Center
The recent explosion of wargames obscures several flaws in the current system.
Policy
Navy’s Next 30-Year Shipbuilding Plan Could Avoid Details–Again
Secretary Del Toro wants to give “decision space,” but lawmakers want specifics.
Threats
Expect a Navy Fleet Plan of 500 Ships, CNO Says
Adm. Gilday says recent exercises and several years of analysis are helping the service converge on numbers for its long-range shipbuilding plan.
Threats
WEST 2022 Conference Wire: Comms Challenges
PacFleet commander wants better information-sharing with allies, while a lawmaker wants more clarity in Navy messaging,
Policy
The Navy’s Messaging Choke Point
Some say the service needs to stop using jargon like “littoral operations” and “sea denial” if it wants to connect with more Americans.
Threats
Reports of Sexual Assault, Harassment at Military Academies Spike
The number of reports likely still represents only a small portion of actual instances of sexual assault and harassment.
Threats
WEST 2022 Conference Wire: What Navy Leaders Want
New capabilities are great, they say. But don't forget maintainability, training, and user interfaces.
Science & Tech
Navy Chief Sees Robot Ships Alongside Aircraft Carriers Within Five Years
The service may create a new enlisted specialty to operate them.
Threats