The branch is analyzing and strategizing with the contracted manufacturer of the first Constellation-class vessel. The U.S. Navy’s new Constellation-class frigate will be delayed at least a year…
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U.S. Marines to Test Cutting-Edge Vessel for Littoral Warfare
Landing ship medium part of the Force Design 2030 plan. The Marine Corps is set to test a new ship this spring designed for littoral warfare with innovative…
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Secretary Blinken Meets with Chinese Official
Elections in Taiwan could test U.S.-China relations. Taiwan will hold elections on Saturday for a new president and legislature. While China continues to claim Taiwan as part of…
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White House Conducts Cabinet Protocol Review
The defense secretary’s hospitalization leads to a requirement for government agencies to submit current delegation policies. White House Chief of Staff Jeff Zients launched a review of the…
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Secretary Austin Remains Hospitalized
He is heading the Defense Department from Walter Reed. The Pentagon stated that Secretary Lloyd Austin is in good condition but remains hospitalized at the Walter Reed National…
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White House Advisor Travels to Beirut
Discussions in Lebanon center on Hezbollah’s war against Israel. Senior White House adviser to the president and former Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources, Amos Hochstein, is…
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U.S. and Chinese Military Officials Meet at the Pentagon
Discussions included U.S.-China relations and global security. For the first time in four years, officials of the U.S. and Chinese military met at the Pentagon to resume military-to-military…
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Marine Corps Commandant Has Heart Surgery
He is recovering and will be able to return to full duty status. General Eric Smith, the Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, underwent open heart surgery Monday,…
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USMC to Train More MQ-9 Drone Pilots
The Corps intends to fill new squadrons. The Marine Corps is expanding its “uncrewed systems” capabilities, having trained 100 MQ-9 Reaper pilots to fill new squadrons and extend…
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U.S. and 12 Allies Promise Increased Military Response to Red Sea Attacks
Houthi assaults against commercial vessels are called “illegal, unacceptable, and profoundly destabilizing.” The United States released a joint statement with 12 other nations this week, threatening increased military…
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