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J.D. Simkins is the executive editor of Military Times and Defense News, and a Marine Corps veteran of the Iraq War.

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Trump signs shipbuilding order as Navy leaders call for 381-ship fleet

The new policy aims to revitalize a U.S. shipbuilding industry that has fallen well behind production levels of its rivals from Beijing.

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Polish general fired after anti-tank mines found in Ikea warehouse

An Ikea warehouse representative reportedly telephoned military officials and inquired about “when they would collect their mines.” As one does.

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Aliens, ahoy! Navy developing guidelines on reporting UFO sightings

Encounters with unidentified aircraft by pilots have once again prompted officials from the Department of Defense to take action.

Commence jealousy — the Royal Navy just opened a pub on its prized new carrier

The 'Queen’s Head' was christened last week aboard the Queen Elizabeth and is available to the officers and senior enlisted.

Termites, worms, mold and rocks: Al Udeid’s 5-star dining provides only the finest culinary experience

The air base's menu items are a tad questionable.

Submarines train at the North Pole

Two U.S. Navy subs will practice operating under the Arctic ice.

Threats and military exercises fuel tension between China and Taiwan

China threatens to use military force if U.S. ships make port visits to Taiwan.

Navy should return to 'goddamned steam' on carrier, Trump says

President Trump says the Navy should abandon longstanding plans for electro-magnetic catapults for carrier aviation and return to the traditional steam-powered launch and recovery system.

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Trump signs shipbuilding order as Navy leaders call for 381-ship fleet

The new policy aims to revitalize a U.S. shipbuilding industry that has fallen well behind production levels of its rivals from Beijing.

Polish general fired after anti-tank mines found in Ikea warehouse

An Ikea warehouse representative reportedly telephoned military officials and inquired about “when they would collect their mines.” As one does.

Aliens, ahoy! Navy developing guidelines on reporting UFO sightings

Encounters with unidentified aircraft by pilots have once again prompted officials from the Department of Defense to take action.

Commence jealousy — the Royal Navy just opened a pub on its prized new carrier

The 'Queen’s Head' was christened last week aboard the Queen Elizabeth and is available to the officers and senior enlisted.

Termites, worms, mold and rocks: Al Udeid’s 5-star dining provides only the finest culinary experience

The air base's menu items are a tad questionable.

Submarines train at the North Pole

Two U.S. Navy subs will practice operating under the Arctic ice.

Threats and military exercises fuel tension between China and Taiwan

China threatens to use military force if U.S. ships make port visits to Taiwan.

Navy should return to 'goddamned steam' on carrier, Trump says

President Trump says the Navy should abandon longstanding plans for electro-magnetic catapults for carrier aviation and return to the traditional steam-powered launch and recovery system.

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