US Army takes new look at training aviators with decisions coming soonThe Army is examining a new training model for aviators as its helicopter fleet evolves into a complex network of manned and unmanned aircraft.By Jen Judson12 days ago
A look at where the Navy’s 11 aircraft carriers are nowHere's where the service's carriers stand, whether preparing to deploy, currently deployed or undergoing maintenance and repairs.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press3 months ago
What has the AUKUS alliance accomplished in the last year?Training uniformed personnel is just one piece of a flurry of industrial, legislative and acquisition activity that’s taken place.By Megan Eckstein4 months ago
Submarine delays push SEALs to find new underwater approachesA newly fielded vehicle and better dive gear are helping bridge the gap.By Todd South4 months ago
Navy’s next amphibious ship named for Marines’ Helmand province fightThe Navy will honor the Marines and sailors who served in Afghanistan with the name of the next America-class amphibious ship.By Megan Eckstein and Irene Loewenson4 months ago
House lawmakers denounce Pentagon’s planned drop in submarine ordersA bipartisan group of 120 lawmakers asks defense appropriators to ignore the Navy budget proposal and procure two Virginia-class attack submarines.By Bryant Harris4 months ago
Lawmakers push for two submarines despite US Navy seeking just oneRep. Joe Courtney led a panel in pushing back against Navy plans to cut a Virginia-class submarine from its fiscal 2025 spending plans.By Megan Eckstein5 months ago
OpinionGet the US Navy’s frigate program back on scheduleFailure to return the FFG-62 to the expected cost and schedule will further erode confidence in Navy acquisition management.By Everett Pyatt5 months ago
OpinionWithout change, US Navy’s future fleet looks too ambitious for industryFor industry to execute the plans in the Future Years Defense Program, major improvements will have to take place.By Theo Egan5 months ago
What Navy destroyers bring to the Red Sea fightNavy destroyers are being tested at an unprecedented rate in the Middle East.By Zamone Perez6 months ago
Doggone deployment: Navy carriers em-‘bark’ mental health pupsThe Navy is testing out a program to embark therapy dogs aboard aircraft carriers and amphibious assault ships.By Diana Stancy6 months ago
US Navy nixed a Virginia sub amid spending frenzy to support suppliersThe Navy cut a submarine from its spending plan, but is pouring billions of dollars into supporting suppliers and helping increase their production rates.By Megan Eckstein6 months ago