Navy

How drone warfare fares in the 2026 budget

The president’s proposal leans heavily on one-time reconciliation dollars.

Hegseth says chief of naval operations nomination is coming ‘in due time’

Lawmakers question firings of, and lack of replacements for, senior military leadership.

Uncrewed battle groups? DARPA, admirals offer glimpses of the Navy’s robotic future

The pace of technology—and the realities of industrial capacity—are opening naval minds to the possibilities.

Naval drone startup HavocAI hopes to build 100-foot robot boat by year’s end

The company is on track to deliver a 42-foot uncrewed vessel this summer, says CEO Paul Lwin.

How budget talks will shape Marines’ amphibious fleet plans

Slow builds and yearslong maintenance struggles are hampering plans to put three amphibious ready groups at sea.

Lockheed pitches pilot-optional F-35

The company is hoping the Pentagon will buy into plans to “supercharge” the F-35.

Is Trump’s ‘F-55’ fighter jet real?

One former defense official said the president is “very confused.”

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JSOC commander likely to be SOCOM pick, sources say

The White House “loves" Vice Adm. Mitch Bradley, but final decisions are not yet in.

Hegseth orders elimination of 10% of general, admiral jobs

Memo also orders the elimination of one-fifth of 4-star posts. No deadline, few guidelines given for shakeup.

Marines’ top goal: 3 amphibious ready groups at sea

Ship maintenance backlogs have kept the amphib fleet limping for years.