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House defense bill calls for US-built ships to modernize strategic sealift fleet
After neglecting strategic sealift for too long, some in Congress are trying a new approach to get the Navy and the Maritime Administration to invest in new US-made ships.
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Viasat to test 5G networking for Marine Corps operations
The U.S. Marine Corps plans to conduct expeditionary advanced base operations in the near future, both for offensive and defensive reasons. But command and control remains a big barrier.
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Rep. Rob Wittman on US Navy ship retirements and a sea-launched nuclear weapon
Two key issues have emerged this year as the most contentious for the Navy: a proposal to decommission 24 ships, and a decision to cut funding for a sea-launched tactical nuclear weapon. Congressional committees are thus far split on these issues, and the House Armed Services Committee will weigh in on Wednesday.
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Lockheed Martin blends AI decision aide, virtual Aegis combat system in drill near Guam
A pair of Lockheed Martin tools recommended offensive and defensive firing solutions to joint force commanders at Valiant Shield 2022, and a second system digitally sent the targeting data to shooters on the ground.
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Marines still have big plans for seabasing ships as 2 head for mothballs
Proposed ship retirements that would take nine littoral combat ships offline also would end the career of two unconventional seabasing vessels that have less than a decade in service.
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Marine Pacific commander vows to bolster Japanese defenses against China, Russia
The U.S. Marine presence is focused on the so-called first island chain in the western Pacific.
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China launches third aircraft carrier
China has launched its third and largest aircraft carrier to date at a shipyard in Shanghai, the first of its type there to feature a catapult aircraft launch system.
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Surface warfare officers cautiously optimistic about changes since Fitz and McCain disasters
“Acknowledging a positive trend requires you to acknowledge you’re coming from somewhere negative.”
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A-10 retirements, more Air Force F-35s in Senate defense policy bill
This could finally break a years-long impasse between the Air Force and Congress over the iconic attack plane.
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New bill would establish AUKUS submarine training program
A new training program would enroll young Australian naval officers in U.S. nuclear propulsion and submarine officer schoolhouses, and then send them to sea on a U.S. boat, ahead of Australia developing and fielding its own nuclear-powered sub.
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House defense bill calls for US-built ships to modernize strategic sealift fleet
After neglecting strategic sealift for too long, some in Congress are trying a new approach to get the Navy and the Maritime Administration to invest in new US-made ships.
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Viasat to test 5G networking for Marine Corps operations
The U.S. Marine Corps plans to conduct expeditionary advanced base operations in the near future, both for offensive and defensive reasons. But command and control remains a big barrier.
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Rep. Rob Wittman on US Navy ship retirements and a sea-launched nuclear weapon
Two key issues have emerged this year as the most contentious for the Navy: a proposal to decommission 24 ships, and a decision to cut funding for a sea-launched tactical nuclear weapon. Congressional committees are thus far split on these issues, and the House Armed Services Committee will weigh in on Wednesday.
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Lockheed Martin blends AI decision aide, virtual Aegis combat system in drill near Guam
A pair of Lockheed Martin tools recommended offensive and defensive firing solutions to joint force commanders at Valiant Shield 2022, and a second system digitally sent the targeting data to shooters on the ground.
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Marines still have big plans for seabasing ships as 2 head for mothballs
Proposed ship retirements that would take nine littoral combat ships offline also would end the career of two unconventional seabasing vessels that have less than a decade in service.
-
Marine Pacific commander vows to bolster Japanese defenses against China, Russia
The U.S. Marine presence is focused on the so-called first island chain in the western Pacific.
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China launches third aircraft carrier
China has launched its third and largest aircraft carrier to date at a shipyard in Shanghai, the first of its type there to feature a catapult aircraft launch system.
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Surface warfare officers cautiously optimistic about changes since Fitz and McCain disasters
“Acknowledging a positive trend requires you to acknowledge you’re coming from somewhere negative.”
-
A-10 retirements, more Air Force F-35s in Senate defense policy bill
This could finally break a years-long impasse between the Air Force and Congress over the iconic attack plane.
-
New bill would establish AUKUS submarine training program
A new training program would enroll young Australian naval officers in U.S. nuclear propulsion and submarine officer schoolhouses, and then send them to sea on a U.S. boat, ahead of Australia developing and fielding its own nuclear-powered sub.
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House defense bill calls for US-built ships to modernize strategic sealift fleet
After neglecting strategic sealift for too long, some in Congress are trying a new approach to get the Navy and the Maritime Administration to invest in new US-made ships.
-
Viasat to test 5G networking for Marine Corps operations
The U.S. Marine Corps plans to conduct expeditionary advanced base operations in the near future, both for offensive and defensive reasons. But command and control remains a big barrier.
-
Rep. Rob Wittman on US Navy ship retirements and a sea-launched nuclear weapon
Two key issues have emerged this year as the most contentious for the Navy: a proposal to decommission 24 ships, and a decision to cut funding for a sea-launched tactical nuclear weapon. Congressional committees are thus far split on these issues, and the House Armed Services Committee will weigh in on Wednesday.
-
Lockheed Martin blends AI decision aide, virtual Aegis combat system in drill near Guam
A pair of Lockheed Martin tools recommended offensive and defensive firing solutions to joint force commanders at Valiant Shield 2022, and a second system digitally sent the targeting data to shooters on the ground.
-
Marines still have big plans for seabasing ships as 2 head for mothballs
Proposed ship retirements that would take nine littoral combat ships offline also would end the career of two unconventional seabasing vessels that have less than a decade in service.
-
Marine Pacific commander vows to bolster Japanese defenses against China, Russia
The U.S. Marine presence is focused on the so-called first island chain in the western Pacific.
-
China launches third aircraft carrier
China has launched its third and largest aircraft carrier to date at a shipyard in Shanghai, the first of its type there to feature a catapult aircraft launch system.
-
Surface warfare officers cautiously optimistic about changes since Fitz and McCain disasters
“Acknowledging a positive trend requires you to acknowledge you’re coming from somewhere negative.”
-
A-10 retirements, more Air Force F-35s in Senate defense policy bill
This could finally break a years-long impasse between the Air Force and Congress over the iconic attack plane.
-
New bill would establish AUKUS submarine training program
A new training program would enroll young Australian naval officers in U.S. nuclear propulsion and submarine officer schoolhouses, and then send them to sea on a U.S. boat, ahead of Australia developing and fielding its own nuclear-powered sub.



