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US, Japanese, Philippine coast guard ships stage drills
U.S., Japanese and Philippine coast guard ships have staged law enforcement drills in waters near the disputed South China Sea.
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Naval
Marine Corps pushes ‘dramatic change’ for its reconnaissance forces
The light reconnaissance community may get small boats and ultra-light vehicles to supplement the upcoming Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle.
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Meet the next sergeant major of the Marine Corps
Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz is currently the top enlisted Marine at Marine Corps Forces Reserve and Marine Corps Forces South.
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Britain, Germany give update on future Indo-Pacific naval deployments
Britain’s Ben Wallace and Germany’s Oscar Pistorius were speaking at their respective plenaries during the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.
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US Marines are developing air-launched swarming munitions for helos
The Marines want long-range loitering munitions to launch from their helicopters and from the ground, as part of their Force Design 2030 modernization.
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Canada boosts Indo-Pacific naval deployments, military engagements
This will boost the size of the Royal Canadian Navy’s annual deployment to the Indo-Pacific from two to three ships.
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Fleet’s material condition keeps getting worse, new INSURV report says
The annual report to Congress also warns of a personnel shortage within the Navy's Board of Inspection and Survey.
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New US Marine unit prepares for major role in the Philippines
The 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment has grown in size since last year, and its subordinate units are fully redesignated.
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Air Force general set to lead Missile Defense Agency
An Air Force two-star general has been named the next director of the Missile Defense Agency, replacing Vice Adm. Jon Hill.
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Spanish Navy to receive first Naval Strike Missiles in 2027
Deliveries will coincide with the arrival of new frigates, extending the range of Harpoon missiles now installed on Spanish warships.
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Biden’s pick to lead the Marine Corps helped design its new vision
President Joe Biden nominated Gen. Eric Smith Tuesday to serve as the next commandant of the Marine Corps.
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See the tech at Malaysia’s aerospace, maritime defense expo
LIMA 2023 saw the debut of the Chengdu J-10CY single-seat aerobatics aircraft of China's August 1st demonstration team.
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Malaysia adds funds to troubled littoral combat ship program
Malaysia has reduced the number of ships it will receive under a revised contract, from six to five.
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Navy establishes rapid response cell to get tech to Ukraine, Taiwan
The Navy will use this office to rapidly find and field maritime tools to help in wars and crises around the world.
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US Navy may accelerate investments to extend some Ohio subs’ lives
The Navy is considering extending the lives of a few Ohio-class submarines in fiscal 2025 to hedge against any delays as the Columbia class is built.
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Spain’s Navantia expects new warship sales to Saudi Arabia
The Spanish shipbuilder is already doing some preliminary outreach with Saudi companies for a yet-to-be specified combat ship program.
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New Zealand unveils defense budget, with Army in the lead
The government's signals intelligence agency is to receive a 25% boost in funding.
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