Top Marine calls for affordable, lethal and autonomous systemsThe service wants a constant Marine Expeditionary Unit presence on the high seas.By Todd South8 days ago
Trump signs shipbuilding order as Navy leaders call for 381-ship fleetThe new policy aims to revitalize a U.S. shipbuilding industry that has fallen well behind production levels of its rivals from Beijing.By Riley Ceder, Zita Ballinger Fletcher and J.D. Simkins4 weeks ago
Inside the Navy task group testing drone boats in the Red SeaEarlier this spring, the Navy unit launched a handful of unmanned vessels from Aqaba, Jordan, into the Red Sea with a broad-edged surveillance mission.By Hope Hodge Seck4 weeks ago
Top Marine’s deployment plans face familiar wrinkle: Inert Navy shipsAmphibious ships have fallen below a readiness rate of 50% due to maintenance and procurement backlogs.By Todd South4 weeks ago
Navy League urges rapid expansion of battle fleet for future warsThe nonprofit is asking lawmakers to bolster the Navy's fleet of battle force ships in preparation for long-term and large-scale wars.By Nikki Wentling3 months ago
Marines hindered by Navy’s amphibious warfare ship maintenance delaysNearly half of the amphibious warfare ships Marines need to deploy are often unavailable, according to a government watchdog.By Todd South5 months ago