US Navy nixes Constellation frigate program after two ships half-built
Continuing work on the first two ships, plus indemnities agreed with the U.S. government, would be worth $3 billion, sources in Italy said.
Naval
US aircraft carrier arrives in the Caribbean in buildup near Venezuela
The arrival of the USS Gerald R. Ford marks a major moment in what the administration insists is a counterdrug operation.
Opinion
It’s hard times now — and ahead — for US-Russian nuclear arms control
U.S.-Russian nuclear arms control, as it has been practiced for the past five decades, may have run its course.
Ukrainian pilots will learn to fly F-16s at US Air Force’s 162nd Wing
Ukrainian pilots with prior experience flying other fighters could learn to fly the F-16 in as short as five months, the Air Force said.
Pilot program aims to relieve readiness problems straining armor units
Qualifying individuals versus crews could save valuable training time.
Brazil to double air fleet as part of $10.6 billion investment
For the Brazilian Air Force, the plan involves the production and acquisition of 34 F-39 Gripen fighters.
Airmen, guardians: Your ideas needed to solve real-world problems
Piloted in 2017, the Air Force's Shark Tank knockoff formed part of a broader campaign to expedite the process of finding and developing new technology.
US Navy shipbuilders’ union approves labor pact at Bath Iron Works
Workers are receiving an increase in contributions to their national pension plan while health insurance costs will grow.
Opinion
Adm. Franchetti, Biden’s pick for CNO, should focus on the short game
The Navy has suffered through a decade of worsening training, maintenance, morale and recruiting.
Biden brokers new defense commitments between Japan, South Korea
The U.S., Japan and South Korea agreed to instate annual military exercises, collaborate on missile defense and shore up supply chain security.
Ukraine will get F-16 fighter jets from Dutch, Danes after US agrees
It was not immediately clear when the first F-16s might enter the conflict as Ukrainian pilots will also have to undertake at least six months’ training.
