Leaders Arrive in Singapore Ahead of Summit
President Donald Trump arrived in Singapore on Sunday for a historic summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un that could lay the groundwork for ending a nuclear stand-off between the old foes.
Navy Wants More Powerful Warships
The Navy is asking for proposals for multi-mission warships that would be more heavily armed — and slower — than the littoral combat ships. These new ships would be capable of shooting down airplanes, attacking other ships, and countering submarines.
Analyst: Space Corps ‘Not Dead at All’
Though the defense policy bill passed by Congress won’t create a new branch of the military dedicated to space, it does make changes that lay the groundwork for a Space Corps to become a reality in the near future. One analyst says, “This issue is not dead at all.”
History Made Aboard the USS Ford
The USS Gerald R. Ford made history last week with the successful landing and launching of aircraft from VX-23 using the Advanced Arresting Gear and Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System.
Marine Corps Wants More Cyber Teams
USMC Cyberspace Command wants to have 13 fully operational cyber teams. Right now, it has nine teams defending networks and conducting operations in cyberspace.
Future Battlefield: Soldiers Plus Autonomous Support
How the military acquires and implements new gear determines how soldiers fight next to autonomous support from multiple domains.
FY17 DoD Budget Focuses Russia & China
The DoD budget $582.7B proposal returns its focus to Russia and China but also boosts by 50 percent spending against ISIL.
Wallops Island Reopens: 14 Mos. After Disaster
After the Antares explosion, “a monumental task getting it back together.”
