Phelan establishes new Naval Rapid Capabilities Office
Navy Secretary John Phelan announced the closure of several offices and the creation of a Naval Rapid Capabilities Office that reports directly to him.
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US Navy chief information officer announces retirement
Jane Rathbun, who served as the U.S. Navy's CIO since 2023, did not say why she is retiring.
Turkish warship’s Benghazi port call cements new tack on Libya
The visit marked the first time a Turkish naval vessel had entered a port under Gen. Haftar’s control.
China debuts new warship, boosts South Pacific presence
The South Pacific has been the scene of skyrocketing tensions in recent months as China seeks to expand its maritime dominance.
Vulcan Elements wins Pentagon deals as $65M round fuels expansion
Rare earth magnets startup Vulcan Elements is rapidly minting DOD deals to produce the critical component for vital weapons programs.
US Coast Guard offloads record amount of narcotics
The U.S. Coast Guard offloaded 76,140 pounds of illicit narcotics on Monday, the largest single illegal drug dump in Coast Guard history.
After dillydallying, Thailand proceeds with Chinese-built submarine
Once tempted to ditch its acquisition of a Chinese-built S26T diesel-electric submarine, Thailand has decided the project will now proceed.
Sailors battle blaze aboard USS New Orleans off Japan’s coast
There are no reports of injuries or oil spills as U.S. and Japanese crews continue to fight the blaze.
Navy amphib readiness dips as sailors, Marines deploy for Caribbean
The Marine Corps has said it needs the amphib readiness rate at 80% or higher to complete its missions. It is currently at 41%.
US briefly deploys warships after Chinese military ships’ collision
The U.S. Navy destroyer Higgins and littoral combat ship Cincinnati were shadowed by a Chinese navy ship, but no incidents were reported.
Navy Adm. Brad Cooper takes over at CENTCOM
Navy Adm. Brad Cooper will take over for U.S. Army Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, who led Operation Rough Rider and Midnight Hammer at U.S. CENTCOM.
Two Chinese military vessels collide in South China Sea
A China Coast Guard vessel accidentally crushed the front of a People’s Liberation Army Navy ship while chasing a Philippine Coast Guard vessel.
Senate bill seeks to protect shipbuilding jobs from workforce cuts
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has introduced legislation to shield America’s public shipyards from hiring freezes and mass layoffs.
Japan closes in on biggest ever defense export with frigate selection
Japan recently won selection for a lucrative Australian frigate requirement worth up to US$6.5 billion.
A Chinese blockade could cripple Taiwan’s electricity, war game warns
“Energy is the weakest element in Taiwan’s resilience against coercion,” warns a report by the U.S.-based Center for Strategic and International Studies.
US Marines train beach landings Down Under with old allies, new rides
One key subplot to the July 24 landings was the first ever touchdown of the Marine Corps’ new Amphibious Combat Vehicle in Australia.
NATO sends warships to patrol Arctic waters
The alliance’s maritime forces assigned to the Standing Maritime Group 1, or SNMG1, have been operating in the strategic waters since this week.
