Pentagon inks deals with Boeing, RTX to boost production of SM-3 components
The Pentagon signed two framework agreements Friday with Boeing and RTX to expand production of critical components for the Standard Missile-3, the Navy’s primary ship-launched interceptor against ballistic missiles. The deals cover avionics and ejector assemblies Boeing supplies to prime contractor Raytheon, an RTX business, for both the SM-3 Block IB and the newer Block IIA. Both variants operat...[Read More]
White House national security official to depart administration
White House deputy national security adviser Andy Baker will leave the Trump administration in the coming weeks, marking the latest change to a national security team that has undergone a shake-up in recent months. National security officials in Washington widely view Baker, who also served as a national security adviser to Vice President JD Vance, as a low-key but influential figure inside the Wh...[Read More]
Woman charged over vandalism of World War II Memorial
U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro said on Friday that a woman had been taken into custody and charged with two felony counts in connection with the vandalism at the World War II Memorial in Washington. Melissa Farris was charged with depredation against property of the United States and destruction of veterans’ memorials, Pirro said on social media, adding that the charges c...[Read More]
CENTCOM launches multinational attack drone task force
U.S. Central Command will stand up the inaugural task force focused on multi-domain, multinational attack drones. Task Force Falcon Strike will utilize one-way attack drones composed of unmanned systems from above, on and below the sea, managed by U.S. military support staff and regional partners, according to a Thursday release. The move to launch this unit follows CENTCOM’s establishment of Task...[Read More]
First-ever Billings Navy Week Lands in Big Sky Country
More than 80 Sailors will arrive in Billings, Montana, next week to kick off the city’s first-ever Navy Week, Aug. 17-23.
Bill seeks nationwide concealed carry for special operators
Sen. Tim Sheehy, R-Mont., a former Navy SEAL who told police that he accidentally shot himself while visiting a national park, filed a bill this week to allow special operations veterans and service members to carry concealed firearms nationwide, bypassing state restrictions. In an announcement, Sheehy said the Special Operations Forces Concealed Carry Act would align the status of special operato...[Read More]
Uncharted Waters with Rear Admiral Waters – Episode 54
In this episode, we celebrate the reopening of the Navy eSports gaming facility and take a closer look at what it means to be a member of the Navy eSports team. Join us as we speak with Lt. Cmdr. Aaron Jones, HM3 Anthony Knox, and YN1 Helal Noori about the skills and lessons they’ve gained through gaming, their experiences serving in the Navy, and how they continue to pursue their passion while co...[Read More]
Uncharted Waters with Rear Admiral Waters – Episode 51
In this episode, we take a closer look at the transition from the Active Component to the Reserve Component. Chief Navy Counselor Jason Harris and Chief Navy Counselor Aaron Thomas discuss the benefits this path offers both Sailors and the Navy, from retaining valuable training and experience to preserving medical benefits and continuing to build toward retirement. Tune in to learn more about the ...[Read More]
Exercise PANAMAX 2026 Concludes in Mayport, Florida
MAYPORT, Fla. – U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet completed the Combined Force Maritime Component Command (CFMCC) portion of the annual exercise PANAMAX, Aug. 3-12. This portion of the exercise helped provide maritime-focused interoperability training for the U.S. and participating multinational staffs, and build participating nation capability to plan and execute operations.
USS Cooperstown Visits Freeport, Strengthening U.S.-Bahamas Partnership
FREEPORT, Bahamas — The Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Cooperstown (LCS 23) arrived in Freeport, Bahamas, for a scheduled port visit on Aug. 13. This visit highlights the strong, enduring partnership between the United States and The Bahamas and underscores a shared commitment to maritime security and regional stability.
Senator presses Navy for answers on USS Abraham Lincoln deployment
Sen. Richard Blumenthal is asking the Navy to account for conditions aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and detail the extensions to the ship’s original deployment schedule. The Connecticut Democrat, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, sent a letter on Wednesday to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao seeking information about the carrier’s lo...[Read More]
DoD to launch pilot for some service members to freeze sperm, eggs
The Pentagon will soon cover the cost for service members to freeze their sperm or eggs before they deploy to a danger zone or are separated from their significant others for more than six months on orders. In a notice expected in the Federal Register on Thursday, the Defense Department will launch a three-year pilot in September that will reimburse eligible troops to preserve their gametes before...[Read More]