Policy

Senate Lawmakers Want to Ax Alternate F-35 Engine Program

SASC markup on collision course with House over funding new engine technology.

  • Audrey Decker
Threats

Nimitz Reports ‘Very Professional’ Interactions Despite US-Chinese Tensions

Even as Beijing rejects a mil-to-mil hotline, a carrier’s Pacific deployment sees no untoward run-ins.

  • Jennifer Hlad
Business

Pratt & Whitney Angered by Lockheed’s Support for New F-35 Engine

Engine-maker says prime contractor is exaggerating the jet’s future role.

  • Audrey Decker and Marcus Weisgerber
Threats

Today's D Brief: $6B accounting goof; India’s PM in DC; Interpol sees right-wing terror spike; Sub-rescue ships deployed; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson, Jennifer Hlad, Caitlin M. Kenney and Bradley Peniston
Threats

Today's D Brief: Russian airstrikes target Ukraine; Xi, Blinken meet; Biden on AI; Navy’s stray-bullet barrier; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Policy

Republicans Want to Ax Pentagon Budget Office That Aims to Save Taxpayers Money

GOP lawmakers say the CAPE office is ignoring their amphibious-warship directive, which DOD says arrived too late to shape the current budget.

  • Marcus Weisgerber
Defense Systems

Fund the New F-35 Engine—If Only to Keep Industrial Base Humming, Lawmaker Says

Rep. Wittman and allies want to reverse the Air Force decision to kill the alternate engine program.

  • Audrey Decker
Science & Tech

US Navy to Test AI-Powered Virtual Assistant for Crews

Sailors with tech problems at sea will soon be able to chat with a new AI.

  • Patrick Tucker
Policy

Marines’ Smith Vows to Press On with Force Design, Fight for 31 Amphibs, and Seek 3D Printers

The nominee for Corps commandant said “contested logistics” would be a focus if he’s confirmed.

  • Caitlin M. Kenney
Threats

Today's D Brief: HASC budget mark; US troops injured in Syria; New Ukraine aid; Next CNO?; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson, Jennifer Hlad, Audrey Decker, Caitlin M. Kenney and Bradley Peniston
Policy

Navy, Marines Measuring Thousands of Aircrew to Improve Fit

Much of today’s flight gear is based on data that doesn’t match the current aircrew population.

  • Caitlin M. Kenney
Threats

Navy Should Be ‘In the Way,’ But ‘Non-Provocative,’ CNO Says

Speaking less than a week after an “unsafe maritime interaction” with China in the Taiwan Strait, Adm. Mike Gilday said the U.S. wants “things to remain stable and predictable.”

  • Caitlin M. Kenney
Defense Systems

Overheating F-35s May Get Service-Specific Cooling Upgrades, Likely Hiking Cost

The jets’ engines are running twice as hot as designed, boosting maintenance and capping performance.

  • Audrey Decker
Threats

Today's D Brief: Taiwan Strait close call; Ukraine advancing?; Fighting resumes in Sudan; Sonic boom over DC; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson, Jennifer Hlad and Bradley Peniston
Science & Tech

F-35 Costs Still Climbing, as Pentagon Updates the Fleet

New GAO report details another $1.4 billion in upgrade costs, and additional delays.

  • Audrey Decker
Threats

Today's D Brief: Debt-default sticking point; Russia strikes clinic; SEAL training investigation; Oath Keeper chief sentenced; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Threats

Today's D Brief: Hypersonic arrest; Iran’s new nuke plant; Navy orders sub parts, finally; Marine email goof; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson, Marcus Weisgerber, Jennifer Hlad and Bradley Peniston
Threats

Today's D Brief: Service chiefs on debt-default; Militias strike inside Russia; Army mulls SOF cut; USAF’s new-jet process; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Jennifer Hlad
Threats

Today's D Brief: More missiles hit Ukraine; Before-and-after Bakhmut photos; Army recruiter’s view; Turkey’s naval complaint; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Threats

After Ship Seizures, US Moves to Increase Patrols Off Iran

Aircraft, drones, and Navy and Coast Guard vessels will try to send a warning message, officials said.

  • Caitlin M. Kenney
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