Trump says US Navy vessels could accompany tankers in Strait of Hormuz
Navy vessels have previously been employed as part of Operation Prosperity Guardian to help protect civilian ships in the Red Sea.
Navy blames crew, training for losing F-18s, other mishaps from Truman CSG deployment
Navy investigators found one commanding officer's decision to fire on friendly fighter jets was neither "reasonable" nor "prudent" given the information he had at hand.
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Navy puts $1.4B for F/A-XX next-gen fighter in its annual wish list to lawmakers
The Navy's Unfunded Priorities List, obtained by Breaking Defense, seeks roughly $1.4 billion in funding to award a contract to industry for the F/A-XX program.
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Lessons from Red Sea action spurring investment and innovation in missile defense
The demand for rocket motors for missiles is acute, with steps being taken to expand domestic production that includes more international cooperation.
MBDA CEO sees ‘moment of truth’ in European defense, as firm sets order record
Eric Béranger said uncertainty in historical alliances is showing that MBDA's joint European model is "proving relevant."
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Navy’s vice chief speaks out on friendly fire: ‘Committed’ to preserving investigations
The vice chief's remarks represent some of the first public comments Navy leadership has made on the Dec. 22 friendly fire incident.
US Navy adjusting weapons, radars based on sailor feedback following Houthi engagements: CNO
Navy chief Adm. Lisa Franchetti said the service made at least one change to a weapon system following a deployed sailor's suggestion.
AUKUS, Red Sea ops, unmanned systems: A chat with former Under SECNAV Erik Raven
Breaking Defense sat down for a wide-ranging discussion with former Under Secretary of the Navy Erik Raven following his August departure from the Pentagon.
After drone interceptions, Rafael hopes to take Israel’s maritime Iron Dome global
“We now see a growing demand for such systems or rapid deployment around the world,” Rafael exec Ran Tavor told Breaking Defense of the C-Dome.
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Ukraine’s seaborne success an ‘arbiter’ of future naval warfare: NATO SACEUR
“It’s quite a thing to watch a country that has virtually no navy [Ukraine] defeat one of the biggest navies [Russia] in the world,” Army Gen. Christopher Cavoli said last month in Paris during the Eurosatory conference.
US intel agency publishes imagery it says links Iranian weapons to Houthi attacks
One slide, for example, shows parts of intercepted munitions that share "key identifiable features with Iranian antiship cruise missiles," the Defense Intelligence Agency said.
With Houthi attacks in Red Sea persisting, DIU, Navy seek ‘kinetic defeat’ for medium aerial drones
DIU and the Navy are looking for mature technologies they can test within three months and have a handful of prototypes for within 12.
65 countries affected by Houthi attacks in Red Sea, including Iran: US intelligence
"Despite seeking international legitimacy, Houthi actions have damaged regional security, impeded international humanitarian relief efforts, and put stress on global maritime trade," the new DIA report says.