How the Navy’s top officer will prep the service for war with ChinaThe chief of naval operations' new navigation plan seeks to have the Navy ready for war with China by 2027.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press7 hours ago
OpinionTalk of US Iraq withdrawal is disconnected from ISIS threatDetails of a future U.S. military posture in Iraq remain murky, but consequences of a premature withdrawal are clear, the author of this op-ed argues.By Cameron McMillan and Bradley Bowman2 days ago
US to boost military presence in Middle East amid growing tensionsThe U.S. Defense Department will move a fighter jet squadron to the Middle East and maintain an aircraft carrier in the region.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Tara Copp, AP7 weeks ago
Air Force says restoring nukes on some B-52s would cost $4.5 millionCongress has proposed assessing what it would cost to shore up the U.S. nuclear weapons arsenal in the coming years.By Courtney Albon7 weeks ago
Navy T-45C Goshawks resume operations following fleet-wide pauseThe grounding marked at least the second such pause the fleet has implemented this year, and the third since October 2022.By Diana Stancy7 weeks ago
July Red Sea recap: Houthis continue to target commercial vesselsU.S. forces destroyed at least 31 Houthi air drones, 16 surface drones, and four radar sites in Yemen in July.By Diana Stancy7 weeks ago
Navy christens destroyer for Marine who jumped on grenade in VietnamThe family of a fallen Navy Cross recipient christened the future guided-missile destroyer Patrick Gallagher at a ceremony in Maine.7 weeks ago
More dogs allowed: Lufthansa reopens options for some flying to USAt least some dogs will be able to fly with their U.S.-bound owners.By Karen Jowers7 weeks ago
Navy to clear records for some sailors who refused COVID-19 vaccineThe settlement comes as the result of a class-action lawsuit brought by sailors who denied the COVID-19 vaccine due to religious reasons.By Diana Stancy8 weeks ago
USS Tarawa sent to ocean floor in Rim of the Pacific exerciseTwo decommissioned U.S. Navy vessels were sent to the bottom of the Pacific Ocean in live-fire sinking drills.By Cristina Stassis8 weeks ago
Naval aviator becomes first American woman to secure air-to-air killThe incident was one of more than 20 where Strike Fighter Squadron 32 deployed air-to-air missiles against Iran-backed Houthi one-way attack drones.By Diana Stancy8 weeks ago
Editorial ContactsHere's how to reach the editorial staff of Military Times and Defense News.By Sightline Media Group staff8 weeks ago