BY MATT MCNAB The new F-35B fighters flying over Beaufort might not sound like their older counterparts, but they are no louder, according to data released last month by the … More »
By Joshua Stewart, Staff writer Marine Times The Marine Corps’ most unique aircraft is going to get a bigger punch. A Marine Corps planning document shows that officials want to … More »
By Helene Cooper The New York Times WASHINGTON Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is stepping down under pressure, the first Cabinet-level casualty of the collapse of President Barack Obama’s Democratic majority … More »
By David Lerman and Tony Capaccio The cost of the U.S. Navy’s new aircraft carrier is likely to keep rising from the $12.9 billion now estimated, with the final price … More »
A high-powered cohort of industry leaders and lobbyists has enlisted the help of 95 retired admirals and generals to pressure Congress to better fund the Navy, which, like the other … More »
Release No: NR-575-14 November 19, 2014 Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel announced today that the president has made the following nomination: Navy Rear Adm. Troy M. Shoemaker for appointment … More »
By Joshua Stewart, Staff writer ABOARD THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER NIMITZ IN THE PACIFIC OCEAN — After 10 days of sea trials here, the differences between the F-35C Lightning II and … More »
Naval Air Station Fallon trains the naval air wing for aircraft carriers; Rear Adm. Mike Manazir, director of Navy Air Warfare, works to improve its capabilities. Manazir is a battle-hardened carrier admiral. … More »