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US Navy’s submarine fleet is too small. Here’s how selling some may help.
The U.S. Navy’s fleet includes 49 attack submarines, despite a formal requirement for 66. It’s also facing crewing and maintenance problems.
Navy chief to prioritize getting more ships ready for action
Adm. Lisa Franchetti announced her priorities as the new chief of naval operations, in her first major speech since taking command in November.
Seeking 75 ships ready for combat, Navy turns to new readiness orgs
The fleet, struggling to reach its goal of 75 mission capable surface ships, is looking beyond the basics of ship maintenance for ways to boost readiness.
How Iranian tech empowers Houthi drone, missile attacks in the Red Sea
Houthi militants "are in possession of some of the most sophisticated copies or variants of Iranian weapons,” said Behnam Ben Taleblu.
What will Franchetti mean for the fleet?
In which direction will Adm. Lisa Franchetti steer the Navy in 2024?
Coast Guard service members don’t feel safe, new review says
U.S. Coast Guard officials are promising reforms after an internal review found a “permissive environment” for sexual assault and harassment in the service
USS Carney shoots down drone launched from Yemen
A U.S. official told the Associated Press that the Navy destroyer deemed the drone to be a threat and shot it down over water.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Navy women, sound off: What does the first female CNO mean to you?
Email us your thoughts.
By Diana Stancy
Senate to vote on top Air Force, Navy, USMC leaders in coming days
Chamber leaders are hopeful they'll soon have a solution to hundreds of other stalled nominations.
Fisher House awards $250K in grants to nonprofit military programs
This year’s recipients of the Fisher Service Award include a nationwide program helping terminally-ill troops and veterans fulfill their dreams.
The US Naval Academy has a new acting superintendent
Rear Adm. Fred Kacher will lead the academy until Rear Adm. Yvette Davids' nomination to become academy superintendent is confirmed.
By Diana Stancy