Defense Systems

Inside the fight over alternative sub fuel

A handful of lawmakers want the Navy to research low-enriched uranium fuel to reduce nuclear weapons proliferation. But funding bans are on the horizon.

  • Lauren C. Williams and Caitlin M. Kenney
Threats

Today's D Brief: Another US sub in Korea; Russia, Ukraine exchange drone strikes; CNO nom announced; Giant defense-contractor settlement; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson, Bradley Peniston and Jennifer Hlad
Ideas

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

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

  • Andrew Radin and Gian Gentile
Policy

Franchetti chosen to become the first woman to lead the US Navy

Adm. Samuel Paparo, rumored to be the recommended pick for CNO, will instead be nominated to helm INDOPACOM.

  • Caitlin M. Kenney
Threats

Today's D Brief: US bulks up Gulf forces; SecDef to visit IndoPac; Afghanistan’s lessons for Ukraine war; Tuberville block awaits Army, Air Force chief noms; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson, Jennifer Hlad and Bradley Peniston
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.

  • Gabriela R. A. Doyle and John R. Deni
Threats

Today's D Brief: Russia bombs grain port; US soldier in N. Korea; F-35 deliveries drop; Dueling Navy Hornet databases; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
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.

  • Caitlin M. Kenney
Business

Software problems will cut F-35 deliveries this year, Lockheed says

The delays will cost the company about $7 million per jet.

  • Marcus Weisgerber
Ideas

Navies don't agree on naval-warfare law. Here's how to keep legal fissures from sinking your coalition

A new manual can help the U.S. and its partners stay on the same page.

  • James Kraska
Science & Tech

F-35 test squadron works to wring out upgrade problems

Delays to the TR-3 upgrade have dozens of jets on hold.

  • Audrey Decker
Threats

Today's D Brief: More long-range arms for Ukraine; Biden in Finland; Navy picks interim CNO; Russia fires general; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
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.

  • Lauren C. Williams
Business

New Germany-based F-35 fuselage factory will allow Lockheed to boost production

The Weeze-based factory will replace a factory previously operated by Turkey.

  • Marcus Weisgerber
Business

Pending Sale Raises Fears of Consolidation Among Submarine Suppliers

Valve company merger comes as the stressed submarine industrial base tries to increase production for the U.S. Navy and Australia.

  • Marcus Weisgerber
Defense Systems

Navy Gets New Cyber Categories

The move will make it so cryptologists and IT professionals no longer have additional duties in cyberspace operations.

  • Lauren C. Williams
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.

  • Audrey Decker
Policy

US Open to Expanding AUKUS

New participants to the partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States would need to provide beneficial tech contributions, officials said.

  • Caitlin M. Kenney
Business

Defense Business Brief: Lockheed exec talks global supply chains and F-35s in Europe; Lawmakers back L3Harris-Aerojet deal for their districts; Anduril buys a rocket company; and more.

  • Marcus Weisgerber
Threats

Senators Want to Know More About Threat of Underwater Drones

SASC’s draft 2024 defense policy bill would fund a study.

  • Caitlin M. Kenney
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