US Navy is reviewing cost of future Ford-class carriers to ensure they ‘make sense’The service is looking at how superior Ford-class carriers are to Nimitz-class carriers, said the recently ousted Navy Secretary John Phelan.By Riley Ceder9 hours ago
As Iran saps US focus, the troop math for monitoring a Ukraine peace deal looks grimThe coalition has also not resolved the question of what any of its forces would be authorized to do once a ceasefire takes hold.By Katie Livingstone12 hours ago
US Southern Command stands up autonomous unitOnce fully operational, the new command will be tasked with engaging autonomous, semi-autonomous and unmanned platforms to “counter threats across domains.By Cristina Stassis2 days ago
US commander warns Taiwan not to ‘starve the chicken’ on defenseAdm. Samuel Paparo stressed the importance of Taiwan passing its stalled defense budget.By David Brunnstrom and Michael Martina, Reuters2 days ago
US did not move defense system from Korea, general saysThe Washington Post reported in March that the Pentagon was moving parts of a THAAD system to the Middle East from South Korea.By Reuters2 days ago
Air Force extends 3 A-10 squadrons, each expected to keep 18 WarthogsThe decision comes as A-10s have seen increased involvement during Operation Epic Fury in Iran. By Michael Scanlon3 days ago