The bipartisan spending package, released early this morning, increases defense funding by $27 billion over the previous year’s enacted budget and includes a number of key provisions the department had requested.
By Valerie Insinna, Ashley Roque, Michael Marrow and Theresa HitchensThe inclusion of the Medium Landing Ship in the fiscal year 2025 shipbuilding request is a major win for the Marine Corps, which faced significant amphibious shipbuilding cuts last year.
By Justin KatzAcross the Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps, the Pentagon will purchase 21 fewer fighter jets than originally expected for the 2025 fiscal year, dropping a planned buy of 107 to 86.
By Michael MarrowNavy brass and lawmakers go back-and-forth every year about early ship retirements. This year looks like it will be no different.
By Justin KatzPentagon officials say they have “high confidence” that they can return the V-22 Ospreys to flight safely, but are tight lipped on what they learned about the cause of a crash in Japan that killed eight airmen.
By Justin Katz and Michael MarrowThe comments from Sen. Dan Sullivan come after a contentious year during which the Navy, Marine Corps and Congress publicly feuded over the state of the amphibious fleet.
By Justin Katz“Mechanical issues” sidelined the Army from debuting its new Maneuver Support Vessel-Light at this year’s experiment, while the USMC tested out the Autonomous Low-Profile Vessel and a stern landing vessel concept design.
By Ashley Roque“What I will guarantee from [a] Marine Corps perspective is all the information, all the data will be duly analyzed and treated to get that airplane back into flight as soon as possible,” said Gen. Christopher Mahoney, assistant commandant of the Marine Corps.
By Justin KatzThe Marine Corps has announced an industry day on Feb. 29 to discuss the next stage of the Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle program.
By Justin KatzThe Marine Corps lacks a confirmed assistant commandant due to ongoing gridlock in the Senate.
By Justin KatzRussell Rumbaugh said at least two prime contractors have just recently snubbed his team while they attempted to take stock of government property.
By Justin KatzThe Marine Corps worked with the same US Air Force squadron flying XQ-58s for that service.
By Justin KatzThe demo comes as the company’s other arms also seek out ways to equip vehicles with counter-UAS capabilities.
By Justin Katz