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Sources: Mattis, Ricardel clashed over Pentagon appointees
What’s holding up Pentagon nominees? Sources point to a Trump loyalist.
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![Trump’s Navy: The service’s view [Commentary]](https://one.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/a-design-for-maritime-superiority.jpg.jpg?w=1024)
Trump’s Navy: The service’s view [Commentary]
In Part II of this three-part commentary series, the writers discuss the U.S. Navy’s viewpoint on President Donald Trump’s policy of military growth.
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White House pulls Mattis pick for top defense-policy spot over senators’ objections
Yet another potential Pentagon nominee is stepping away from a potential role in President Trump’s administration, once again raising questions on how long it will take for the new administration to fully staff the Defense Department.
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Taiwan receives two US Navy frigates
Following the handover, they are scheduled to enter service with Taiwan’s Republic of China Navy, or RoCN, by the end of May.
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‘Pivot to the Pacific’ is over, senior U.S. diplomat says
The Trump administration will have a new plan for the Asia-Pacific region.
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![What’s the purpose of President Trump’s Navy? [Commentary]](https://one.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/trump-at-ford.jpg.jpg?w=1024)
What’s the purpose of President Trump’s Navy? [Commentary]
In Part I of this three-part commentary series, the writers ask: Why 350 ships?
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Lawmakers protest White House plan to cut Coast Guard budget
White House plans to slash the Coast Guard budget by $1.3 billion sparked a protest letter from a bipartisan group of 58 House lawmakers to lead House appropriators on Monday, part of a growing chorus in Congress against the cut.
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University students problem-solve for US military in new course
A new course offered at USM beginning this summer session will have students solving problems for the military and federal national security organizations.
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![Combatant Commands in an era of multi-domain battle [Commentary]](https://one.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/multi-domain-battle-soldier.jpg.jpg?w=1024)
Combatant Commands in an era of multi-domain battle [Commentary]
One service cannot complete the mission alone, and new domains must fuse with the traditional service-specific physical domains.
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Raytheon looks to solve US Army’s lethality gap
Raytheon is honing its focus on addressing the Army’s lethality gap and has become involved in a variety of projects that look to use capability already resident in its business to shore up that gap in the near term.
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Sources: Mattis, Ricardel clashed over Pentagon appointees
What’s holding up Pentagon nominees? Sources point to a Trump loyalist.
-
Trump’s Navy: The service’s view [Commentary]
In Part II of this three-part commentary series, the writers discuss the U.S. Navy’s viewpoint on President Donald Trump’s policy of military growth.
-
White House pulls Mattis pick for top defense-policy spot over senators’ objections
Yet another potential Pentagon nominee is stepping away from a potential role in President Trump’s administration, once again raising questions on how long it will take for the new administration to fully staff the Defense Department.
-
Taiwan receives two US Navy frigates
Following the handover, they are scheduled to enter service with Taiwan’s Republic of China Navy, or RoCN, by the end of May.
-
‘Pivot to the Pacific’ is over, senior U.S. diplomat says
The Trump administration will have a new plan for the Asia-Pacific region.
-
What’s the purpose of President Trump’s Navy? [Commentary]
In Part I of this three-part commentary series, the writers ask: Why 350 ships?
-
Lawmakers protest White House plan to cut Coast Guard budget
White House plans to slash the Coast Guard budget by $1.3 billion sparked a protest letter from a bipartisan group of 58 House lawmakers to lead House appropriators on Monday, part of a growing chorus in Congress against the cut.
-
University students problem-solve for US military in new course
A new course offered at USM beginning this summer session will have students solving problems for the military and federal national security organizations.
-
Combatant Commands in an era of multi-domain battle [Commentary]
One service cannot complete the mission alone, and new domains must fuse with the traditional service-specific physical domains.
-
Raytheon looks to solve US Army’s lethality gap
Raytheon is honing its focus on addressing the Army’s lethality gap and has become involved in a variety of projects that look to use capability already resident in its business to shore up that gap in the near term.
-
Sources: Mattis, Ricardel clashed over Pentagon appointees
What’s holding up Pentagon nominees? Sources point to a Trump loyalist.
-
Trump’s Navy: The service’s view [Commentary]
In Part II of this three-part commentary series, the writers discuss the U.S. Navy’s viewpoint on President Donald Trump’s policy of military growth.
-
White House pulls Mattis pick for top defense-policy spot over senators’ objections
Yet another potential Pentagon nominee is stepping away from a potential role in President Trump’s administration, once again raising questions on how long it will take for the new administration to fully staff the Defense Department.
-
Taiwan receives two US Navy frigates
Following the handover, they are scheduled to enter service with Taiwan’s Republic of China Navy, or RoCN, by the end of May.
-
‘Pivot to the Pacific’ is over, senior U.S. diplomat says
The Trump administration will have a new plan for the Asia-Pacific region.
-
What’s the purpose of President Trump’s Navy? [Commentary]
In Part I of this three-part commentary series, the writers ask: Why 350 ships?
-
Lawmakers protest White House plan to cut Coast Guard budget
White House plans to slash the Coast Guard budget by $1.3 billion sparked a protest letter from a bipartisan group of 58 House lawmakers to lead House appropriators on Monday, part of a growing chorus in Congress against the cut.
-
University students problem-solve for US military in new course
A new course offered at USM beginning this summer session will have students solving problems for the military and federal national security organizations.
-
Combatant Commands in an era of multi-domain battle [Commentary]
One service cannot complete the mission alone, and new domains must fuse with the traditional service-specific physical domains.
-
Raytheon looks to solve US Army’s lethality gap
Raytheon is honing its focus on addressing the Army’s lethality gap and has become involved in a variety of projects that look to use capability already resident in its business to shore up that gap in the near term.



