Spencer Is Trump’s Nominee for NavSec
Richard Spencer, Trump’s new choice for Navy Secretary is a Former financial industry executive and Marine Corps captain.
Concerns Mount Over Vulnerability to Cyberattacks
The US is increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks as Russia & China advance their cyber-warfare and cyber-espionage capabilities to challenge the US. Already classified military hardware data has been stolen.
US & Allies Warn China About South China Sea
US, France, Japan, and Britain navies plan a joint exercise as a “show of force” to tell China, the South China Sea is an international sea open to all commercial and military vessels.
DoD Deputy Tells House Panel: BRAC Would Increase Savings
DoD denies ignoring $125B in savings, but needs congressional help, including a new round of BRAC, to achieve cost reductions of that level.
Rebuilt Military Includes Coast Guard, Say House Members
A bipartisan group of House members protest White House plans to slash the Coast Guard budget by $1.3 billion arguing that the Coast Guard must be included in President Donald Trump’s plans to rebuild the military.
Budget Cuts Could Mean Federal Worker Layoffs
The budget cuts President Donald Trump plans to propose this week are expected to lead to layoffs among federal workers.
N. Korea Missile Launches Raise New Alarms
North Korea fired several ballistic missiles into the East Sea in an apparent protest against the ongoing joint military drills between South Korea and the US. These launchings Monday raise new alarms about the threat to North Korea’s neighbors.
McCain Decries Lack of Cyber Strategy
Arizona Sen. John McCain, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, is running out of patience when it comes to the US formulating what he considers an effective cyber strategy.
Though Under Scrutiny, F-35 Here to Stay
Although Trump assailed the F-35’s cost, officials say only a modest order by the US Navy is really in question.
Netanyahu Calls on Nations to Follow Trump’s Lead on Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calls on “responsible” nations to follow the lead of US President Donald Trump and impose sanctions on Iran.
