Science & Tech

A new Marine training course aims to break old habits

The Operational Certification course was established after two surf-zone rollovers in the Amphibious Combat Vehicle.

Threats

Retired admirals, Project Overmatch will figure in Navy’s upcoming giant exercise

The second annual edition of the Large Scale Exercise will feature multiple crises erupting around the world.

Ideas

Why the U.S. still needs ground forces in Europe

Moscow’s setbacks notwithstanding, refocusing on China would be a mistake.

Threats

Gearbox problem caused fatal Osprey crash, Marines say

The incident was the 16th hard clutch engagement since 2010, but the first that resulted in deaths.

Ideas

NATO’s defense demands Eastern Front improvements

The recent summit largely avoided urgent questions about the mismatch between available forces and the Russian threat.

Defense Systems

How many Super Hornets are ready to fly? The Navy’s tracking tools disagree

Congressional Budget Office examined two systems that use different metrics to track F/A-18 availability.

Policy

Proposed marijuana waivers acknowledge blunt recruiting truths

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle want to remove a barrier to joining the U.S. military.

Policy

Tuberville blocks Marine confirmation, leaving Corps with an acting commandant

Gen. David Berger relinquished his position hours before the motion, handing authorities over to Assistant Commandant Gen. Eric Smith.

Threats

Almost But Not Quite: Acting Commandant Will Face Limitations In Role

Gen. Eric Smith will have to juggle the Marine Corps’ top two positions when Gen. David Berger retires.

Policy

'No Regrets': Gen. Berger Defends Force Design Decisions

The danger of not modernizing was “very clear, not just gut feel,” says outgoing commandant.

Business

Pentagon Could Block 80-Plus Deliveries of F-35s

The Pentagon has stopped accepting newly built stealth fighters from Lockheed until tech trials are finished.