New aircraft carriers face years of delivery delaysDelivery of the Navy's next Ford-class aircraft carrier, the John F. Kennedy, was delayed two more years to 2027, budget documents show.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher6 hours ago
House passes $435 billion spending plan for VA in fiscal 2026Republicans approved plans for an 18% boost in total Veterans Affairs spending next year, but the measure is far from becoming law. By Leo Shane III14 days ago
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Trump nominates Marine to be Navy’s new head lawyerMaj. Gen. David Bligh would be the second Marine in the Navy's history to serve as the Navy JAG.By Riley Ceder2 weeks ago
Here’s the role an Ohio-class submarine played in the strikes on IranA single U.S. Navy submarine launched over two dozen Tomahawk land attack cruise missiles into Iran, striking a nuclear facility at Isfahan.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher2 weeks ago
Senators concerned with Navy shipbuilding delays, budgetThe Navy remains years behind in projected ship deliveries and cannot provide firm timelines for improvement, military officials told lawmakers Tuesday.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher2 weeks ago