South China Sea drills address regional security concerns. The U.S., Japan, Australia, and the Philippines are conducting inaugural joint naval exercises called the Maritime Cooperative Activity, featuring anti-submarine…
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Pentagon Lifts Osprey Flight Ban
Naval Air Systems Command grounded the aircraft three months ago after a fatal crash in Japan. The Pentagon is lifting the ban on the flight of the Osprey…
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USAF Recruiting Rebounded Before the New Year
Pentagon statistics show the service exceeded its goal by 130. The Pentagon recently announced recruitment statistics through the end of 2023, which show the U.S. Air Force rebounded…
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Navy Secretary Questions Delays in Weapons Manufacturing
Says routine mismanagement takes advantage of taxpayer money. U.S. Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro spoke during a presentation at a San Diego naval conference this month about extensive…
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U.S. Navy Plans Future Operation of Unmanned Fleet
Technological advancements are leading to prototypes for drone vessels. Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Lisa Franchetti said that the Navy is incorporating emerging technologies with an expectation of…
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Pentagon Begins Underwater Drone Prototype Development
Defense Innovation Unit awards contracts to three technology companies. The Pentagon announced this month that contracts have been awarded to three companies for the development of undersea drones…
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Workforce Shortages Delay U.S. Navy’s New Frigate
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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Fifth Fleet Commander Says Iran Involved in Ship Attacks
He stated Houthi attacks on international shipping “clearly funded and supplied” by Iran. Vice Admiral Brad Cooper, Commander of the U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet, said Iran is “very directly…
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U.S. Central Command Declares Missing Navy SEALS Dead
A search off the coast of Somalia has been discontinued. Two Navy SEALS were announced to be missing on January 11 after their team conducted a mission to…
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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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