US Upgrades Ukrainian Ports To Fit American Warships

US Upgrades Ukrainian Ports To Fit American Warships
US Upgrades Ukrainian Ports To Fit American Warships

WASHINGTON: As tensions rise between Russia and Ukraine on the Black Sea, the US is upgrading several Ukrainian naval bases to give American and NATO warships the ability to dock just miles from Russia-controlled Crimea.  Centered at the Ochakiv Naval Base and the military facility at Mykolaiv — 40 miles east of Odessa and less…

Navy Calls In Outsiders To Fix Troubled Ford Carrier

Navy Calls In Outsiders To Fix Troubled Ford Carrier
Navy Calls In Outsiders To Fix Troubled Ford Carrier

The Navy’s new $13 billion carrier has run into trouble, and the Navy has called in some outside help.

Senate Passes Defense Bill, Prepares To Battle House On Nukes, War Powers

Senate Passes Defense Bill, Prepares To Battle House On Nukes, War Powers
Senate Passes Defense Bill, Prepares To Battle House On Nukes, War Powers

The $750 billion defense policy bill sticks with the administration’s topline, but huge fights loom with the House version. Prepare for a long, hot summer.

Biotech: Can Microscopic Sentries Protect US Troops?

Biotech: Can Microscopic Sentries Protect US Troops?
Biotech: Can Microscopic Sentries Protect US Troops?

From repelling bugs to protecting divers in dangerous waters, scientists are pushing the boundaries of biotech.

US Wants Allies To Do More In Gulf; But They’re Already There

US Wants Allies To Do More In Gulf; But They’re Already There
US Wants Allies To Do More In Gulf; But They’re Already There

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo wants to establish a 20-country coalition to protect commercial shipping in the Middle East. But the US already leads a 33-country coalition doing just that.

US: Iran Shoots Down Global Hawk; Second Drone Down This Month

US: Iran Shoots Down Global Hawk; Second Drone Down This Month
US: Iran Shoots Down Global Hawk; Second Drone Down This Month

The Global Hawk was downed after two earlier shots at US drones in the region, and attacks on commercial shipping.

General Unveils Key New Details of Attacks in Gulf of Oman

General Unveils Key New Details of Attacks in Gulf of Oman
General Unveils Key New Details of Attacks in Gulf of Oman

“Getting alongside a vessel under the cover of darkness to attach a mine underway is not an insignificant effort,” Gen. Paul Selva, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs said today.

It’s All Nukes, All Night, At Intense HASC Markup Debate

It’s All Nukes, All Night, At Intense HASC Markup Debate
It’s All Nukes, All Night, At Intense HASC Markup Debate

Democrats and Republicans sparred all night over nukes in the 2020 defense policy bill, but the Democrats had the votes. For now.

UPDATED: House Bill Silent on Space Force, Sets Up Debate on Nuke Modernization

UPDATED: House Bill Silent on Space Force, Sets Up Debate on Nuke Modernization
UPDATED: House Bill Silent on Space Force, Sets Up Debate on Nuke Modernization

House Democrats release a 2020 defense policy bill that requires the Pentagon to write plenty of reports, but eases away from the HASC Chairman’s earlier remarks on nuclear modernization.

Army Wants Hypersonic Missile Unit by 2023: Lt. Gen. Thurgood

Army Wants Hypersonic Missile Unit by 2023: Lt. Gen. Thurgood
Army Wants Hypersonic Missile Unit by 2023: Lt. Gen. Thurgood

The battery of eight missiles, while primarily meant to test out tactics, will be capable of combat. So will a prototype battery of lasers entering service in 2021.

HASC to DoD: We’ll Do The Money, You Do A Tech Strategy

HASC to DoD: We’ll Do The Money, You Do A Tech Strategy
HASC to DoD: We’ll Do The Money, You Do A Tech Strategy

In a markup of the 2020 defense budget, the HASC tells the Pentagon to keep developing new tech but inform the Hill about how and where it might be used.

Inhofe: Any Ford Delay Would Present ‘A Dangerous Readiness Gap’

Inhofe: Any Ford Delay Would Present ‘A Dangerous Readiness Gap’
Inhofe: Any Ford Delay Would Present ‘A Dangerous Readiness Gap’

Capitol Hill has some concerns over the state of the Navy’s Ford-class aircraft carrier, but the Navy is moving forward with next-generation technology, fixing as it goes.

Will Trump Fire SecNav? Super Carrier USS Ford Suffers New Setback

Will Trump Fire SecNav? Super Carrier USS Ford Suffers New Setback
Will Trump Fire SecNav? Super Carrier USS Ford Suffers New Setback

Just days after Trump again ripped the program, the Navy says the over-budget, and overdue, carrier remains beset with problems.

Navy Wary of Growing Costs While It Ramps Up Ops

Navy Wary of Growing Costs While It Ramps Up Ops
Navy Wary of Growing Costs While It Ramps Up Ops

The Navy is adding more ships as quickly as possible, even as it grapples with how it’s going to pay the costs to keep them afloat once it gets them, a top officer said.