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US lawmakers weigh aviation fuel cost increase from Iran war in fiscal 2027 defense hearing
Ahead of drafting fiscal year 2027’s NDAA, U.S. lawmakers are grappling with the rise in fuel prices and what it means for the military's aviation costs.
Navy says tight budget, stress on fleet don't excuse crashes
A senior U.S. Navy officer told a congressional oversight panel Thursday that the hectic pace of military operations and a constrained military budget don’t excuse two warship accidents in the Pacific region that killed 17 American sailors and led the sea-going service to order a broad investigation into its performance and readiness.
France offers Belgium Rafale jets and close partnership
The proposed partnership went far beyond equipment and spoke to ancient ties between the two countries, the French Defence Ministry said.
By Pierre Tran
France wants naval industry tie-up with Italy
Even as a row over the acquisition of a French commercial shipyard continues, the country sees cooperation with Italy's naval industry as a way to become a global leader in building warships.
Fixing a Navy in crisis: A conversation with House Seapower Chairman Rep. Rob Wittman
Defense News sat down with Rep. Rob Wittman to discuss the recent spike in accidents in the Japan-based U.S. Navy 7th Fleet.
By David B. Larter
Amid accidents and sailor deaths, US Navy's top officer questions readiness of Japan-based ships
The Navy’s top officer is eyeing U.S. 7th Fleet based in Yokosuka, Japan, after four accidents in one year have resulted in three collisions, a grounding, seven sailors dead and 10 missing as of Monday afternoon.
By David B. Larter
MHI lands contract to build new Japanese destroyers
Japan has selected Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, or MHI, to be the lead contractor to design and build a new class of multipurpose destroyers, with construction expected to begin in 2018.
By Mike Yeo
Top Marine orders 24-hour pause in flight operations for all aircraft
Commanders can decide when to take the 24-hour pause within the next two weeks.
France to pitch naval deal with Italy to resolve STX acquisition dispute
France will pitch to Italy a cooperation in building warships in a bid to resolve a dispute over an Italian acquisition of STX, a commercial shipyard, a French minister said.
By Pierre Tran
Experts question the US Navy’s ideas for a new frigate
Analysts question whether the Navy actually knows what it wants from its littoral combat ship replacement.
By David B. Larter