By David Larter, Staff writer Crises in the world’s most volatile regions could spell longer deployments and more uncertainty for fleet sailors. The tense waters of Asia-Pacific or the Middle … More »
Today’s 272-ship fleet isn’t nearly enough. The U.S. needs 350 ships to meet the rising global dangers. ENLARGE An F/A-18C Hornet launches from the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson. PHOTO: … More »
BY: JAMES DREW A recent directive by the US secretary of defence that pits strike fighters against ships in the navy’s next five-year spending plan will be a showdown to … More »
Too few ships on longer deployments is sapping the service, even as the civilian staff has hugely expanded. By John Lehman Dec. 30, 2015 The U.S. Navy, with 280 ships, … More »
By Meghann Myers, Staff writer The Navy is in a race against the clock to keep enough fighter jets in the air to support deployments and train troops at home, … More »
Grace Jean, Washington, DC – IHS Jane’s Navy International Key Points John F Kennedy (CVN 79) is 15% complete and tracking to cost targets The carrier is expected to be … More »
By: John Grady The nominee for the Navy’s number two civilian post told the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday that she shares its concerns with the cost overruns and … More »
Daniel Gouré, Ph.D. Which military platform or system is best suited for the uncertain and dangerous times in which we live? If you could choose one would it be a … More »