Navy uses 3-D printing to manufacture destroyer parts The 3-D printing process reduced the manufacturing time of one part, which traditionally takes nearly a year to produce, by 80%. By Zita Ballinger Fletcher2 days ago
Bipartisan House proposal aims to speed up defense acquisition work The proposal could be the template for significant reform plans this year in how the military plans and buys new weapons systems. By Leo Shane III13 days ago
GOP leaders warn Trump not to abandon NATO post, Pacific buildup plansRepublican leaders are concerned about rumored plans to scale back American military involvement in Europe and Japan.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
Trump to launch new White House office focused on shipbuilding The president said the new effort will focus on ways to "resurrect the American shipbuilding industry."By Leo Shane III4 months ago
Senate panel advances Hegseth’s bid to become next defense secretaryThe vote from the Senate Armed Services Committee sets up a full Senate confirmation vote on Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon later this week.By Leo Shane III5 months ago
Trump’s pick to lead Pentagon spars with Dems at confirmation hearingFormer FOX News host Pete Hegseth billed himself as an unconventional pick to shake up Pentagon operations.By Leo Shane III and Noah Robertson5 months ago
Ex-sheriff’s deputy charged in fatal shooting of Florida airmanA Florida Panhandle sheriff’s deputy is facing a charge of manslaughter with a firearm in the fatal shooting of Senior Airman Roger Fortson.10 months ago
Powerful GOP senator eyes ships, jets, nukes in defense spending surgeSen. Wicker's plan lays out an additional $55 billion above FY25 defense spending caps.By Bryant Harris13 months ago
US leaders promise security for Gaza dock mission amid threat concernsGen. CQ Brown said military leaders are working closely with Israeli forces to ensure U.S. troops are kept safe during their humanitarian mission in Gaza.By Leo Shane III and Noah Robertson15 months ago
Marine Corps’ Japan-based force gets new 3-star leaderLt. Gen. Roger Turner, whose promotion had been among hundreds blocked by one senator, took over III Marine Expeditionary Force on Friday.By Irene Loewenson17 months ago
Lawmakers launch investigation into Austin’s health secrecy The House Armed Services Committee will look into how senior leaders mishandled the defense secretary's hospitalization earlier this month.By Leo Shane III18 months ago
Criticism swirls over defense secretary’s hushed-up hospitalizationFormer President Donald Trump called Austin's lack of communication over his medical issues a fireable offense.By Leo Shane III18 months ago