Navy’s chief information officer steps down
Jane Rathburn wrote about her exit online, but did not disclose why she made the move.
SECNAV orders new Naval Rapid Capabilities Office, shuts down offices
“The NRCO will serve as the single accountable organization spanning all naval warfare domains, responsible for the rapid assessment, execution, fielding and transition of urgent solutions within a three-year timeframe to ensure U.S. maritime supremacy,” according to a memo signed by John Phelan.
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America must adopt a Sixth Domain of warfare doctrine
The Sixth Domain is not defined by geography. It’s a new kind of conflict in which autonomy and networked systems allow thousand-dollar consumer electronics to destroy multi-million-dollar conventional weapons systems.
After Chinese ships ram each other, concern over dangerous encounters in South China Sea
"It shows how close we are to an incident that triggers a wider diplomatic and military crisis," China analyst Euan Graham said.
Who’s Who in Defense: Tim Kaine, Ranking Member, Senate Armed Services (SASC) Subcommittee on Seapower
During the 119th Republican-controlled Congress, Kaine transitioned to ranking member of the Senate Seapower Subcommittee, overseeing Navy and Marine Corps operations, policy, and programs, excluding space but including cyber, nuclear weapons, and special operations.
SNC unveils Freedom Trainer, latest entrant to Navy competition
SNC is entering a crowded field for the Navy's Undergraduate Jet Training System program, going up against teams led by Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Textron and a little-known firm called Stavatti.
New Zealand military to get MH-60R naval helicopters, Airbus A321XLR transport aircraft
The acquisition would cost $2.7 billion New Zealand dollars ($1.57 billion USD), said the New Zealand Defence Force in its announcement.
Modernizing defense enterprise IT without disrupting the mission
Government can’t stop to update systems, so modernization has to happen without interruptions.
How the CH-53K King Stallion can transform Marine heavy-lift operations
The CH-53K King Stallion is more than just upgraded CH-53E, explains Robbin Laird in this column.
China’s carriers cruised past the Second Island Chain. What now?
"China’s carrier operations beyond the second island chain mark a turning point in Indo-Pacific security," write Brent Sadler and Allen Zhang in this op-ed.
Bridging the gap: Why the Navy put an admiral in charge at Norfolk Naval Shipyard
The Navy's public shipyards have historically been commanded by captains. A new pilot program at Norfolk may change that precedent permanently.
Fire extinguished on US Navy amphib New Orleans, operating near Japan
The cause of the fire is under investigation, as the Navy said two sailors were treated for minor injuries.
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Why enterprise IT modernization matters now – and how to “delight by design”
Do more with less: streamline workflows, reduce duplication, invest upfront to save long-term.
The Navy’s nuclear comms plane: What is the EC-130J Phoenix II?
The Navy's upcoming aircraft for nuclear command and control has a new name and team of contractors selected, but potentially one less mission than its predecessor.
The Break Out: Tracking DOGE in the DoD budget and cyber workforce worries [Video]
What those DOGE-related footnotes in the fiscal 2026 budget request mean, and a check-in on the Pentagon's cyber workforce, this week on The Break Out.
Army revamping hypervelocity cannon plan, eyeing new competitions
“Some of it will absolutely be competed. We're looking at each of the components that SCO has done. … Some of those technologies are more mature than others,” said RCCTO head Lt. Gen. Robert Rasch.
Beware ‘drone-tastic’ thinking: UK armed forces chief says ‘traditional’ capabilities still matter
Adm. Tony Radakin also warned, however, that whoever gets to "artificial super intelligence" first will dominate on the battlefield.