What it takes to succeed as Secretary of the Navy
A guide to the skills and experience needed to excel as Secretary of the Navy, from historical insight to Capitol Hill credibility and White House backing.
Pentagon probes diversion of F-35 parts in Hong Kong
The Pentagon is investigating how F-35 parts in Hong Kong were diverted from a shipment. Officials are working to recover the equipment and strengthen safeguards.
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to review transgender military ban
The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to review the transgender military ban after a divided D.C. Circuit limited enforcement against current service members.
Pentagon contractor pricing push includes potential data link
A new Pentagon memo seeks greater transparency on costs from primes and suppliers, exploring software to pull data directly from company systems.
Trump orders steam catapults on carriers, new public shipyard

President Donald Trump ordered steam catapults on carriers and called for a fifth public shipyard to expand submarine repair capacity and readiness.
Pentagon weapons production push seeks faster output

The Pentagon is moving to accelerate weapons production to rebuild depleted munitions, asking contractors for 21-day plans as officials flag interceptor shortfalls.
Lockheed mineral supplies talks advance amid U.S. push

Lockheed is negotiating U.S. sources for scandium and germanium as the administration presses defense firms to reduce reliance on China, according to people familiar.