Threats
What happens when a crisis sprawls between combatant commands?
That’s just one of the questions that the Navy’s global Large Scale Exercise aims to answer.
Threats
How to hide a helicopter refueling point, and other lessons from a giant Navy wargame
A stealthy Marine logistics team was just one small part of Large Scale Exercise 23.
Threats
Nearly 100 Navy officers affected by senator’s hold
The service will become the third without a Senate-confirmed leader when CNO Adm. Mike Gilday steps down Aug. 14.
Policy
Joint Chiefs to get taste of Marine modernization with new senior enlisted advisor
As the new senior advisor to the chairman, Sgt. Maj. Troy Black will bring four years’ experience with Force Design 2030.
Threats
US may make armed teams available to commercial ships sailing near Iran
The proposed move echoes a World War II initiative.
Policy
Navy to keep four aging destroyers beyond their service lives
Extensions will add four to five years of service apiece—and keep ships in the fleet.
Policy
Unable to issue formal guidance to his Marines, acting commandant writes a letter
The Senate hold on senior promotions has Gen. Eric Smith in a holding pattern.
Policy
Multi-year destroyer contracts will bolster shipyards, workforces: Navy
The contracts are the first to use a new provision that helps yards foster talent in their local communities.
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.
Policy
Tanker program adds 9 ships to fuel US military in a crisis
Three companies will each provide three ships.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Threats
China, Russia creating a ‘dangerous world’ with friendlier military relationship, Pacific commander says
Asked about a Chinese invasion of Taiwan, Aquilino said: “With what we have today, I'm confident that they would fail.”
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
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
Pentagon will create office to monitor users and insider threats in wake of leaks
Review came after a junior airman was charged with posting Ukraine war documents and other secret information online.
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.
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