US to build fast boat base near South China SeaThe move comes as Chinese and Philippine vessels have clashed in increasingly hostile interactions in the region.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher6 hours ago
Final Independence-class combat ship delivered to NavyAs a littoral combat ship, the future USS Pierre could inherit a legacy of problems. By Zita Ballinger Fletcher31 hours ago
Handheld counter-drone devices headed to deploying Marine unitsThe handheld device will likely go to Marine Expeditionary Units and Marine Littoral Regiments first.By Todd South3 months ago
OpinionDid the Trump administration move too quickly to commit to the F-47?The jury is still out on whether the NGAD contract should have been awarded, former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall argues in this op-ed.By Frank Kendall3 months ago
What Marine Corps aviation has in store over the next five yearsAmong developments, Marine aviators should see more F-35s, upgraded MV-22 Ospreys, more cargo aircraft and data-enabled predictive maintenance.By Todd South3 months ago
F/A-XX could be the Navy’s last piloted fighter, bring greater rangeThe Air Force awarded a contract to Boeing to build its sixth-generation jet, dubbed the F-47, and the Navy's award could come soon.By Stephen Losey3 months ago
US Navy unveils newest Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS IowaThe 377-foot vessel can dive to depths of more than 800 feet below the surface and maneuver at speeds of over 25 knots.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher3 months 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 South3 months ago
In first, Marine, Air Force pilots fight as joint force at Navy JSEThe inter-service training at the Joint Simulation Environment is expected to become standard this spring.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher3 months ago
Navy relieves CO of Navy Information Operations Command ColoradoCmdr. Christopher Johnson was relieved of his duties "due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command," the Navy said.By Beth Sullivan3 months ago
Could this device help catch Osprey clutch problems before disaster?Gear and clutch problems in the Osprey have killed more than a dozen troops in recent years, leading to groundings of the tilt-rotor aircraft.By Stephen Losey3 months ago
Army IDs 3 of 4 soldiers killed in Lithuania training accidentSgt. Jose Duenez, Sgt. Edvin Franco and Pfc. Dante Taitano were recovered Monday from a peat bog. The fourth soldier's identity has not yet been released.By Beth Sullivan and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press4 months ago