Day: March 30, 2025

Navy’s 2024 plan backs long-range weapons, shrinks amphibious fleetThe Navy’s 2024 budget prioritizes long-range weapons and communications upgrades while divesting of amphibious ships.By Megan Eckstein2 years ago

Corps plans to spend more money on retaining, training MarinesThe proposed budget for fiscal year 2024 allocates $77 million for reenlistment bonuses.By Irene Loewenson2 years ago

Leaders unveil a circuitous path to nuke-powered Australian subsThe ambitious AUKUS mega-project formally sets sail, as questions swirl about shipbuilding capacity, funding and information-sharing.By Sebastian Sprenger, Megan Eckstein and Bryant Harris2 years ago

Why the US Navy wants to retire eight ships earlyThe Navy wants to retire three cruisers, three amphibs and two Independence LCSs early — even though Congress saved four of these eight ships last year.By Megan Eckstein2 years ago

US Navy wants $192 million for secretive Overmatch networking effortProject Overmatch is the U.S. Navy’s contribution to Joint All-Domain Command and Control, the Pentagon’s vision of seamless military connectivity.By Colin Demarest2 years ago

Update, 3/11/25 The deceased has been identified as Alice J. Thomas, 70, of Topeka. Topeka Police investigating fatality vehicle vs pedestrian accident Topeka Police and Topeka Fire crews are currently on scene of a fatality accident involving a vehicle and pedestrian.