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Secretary of the Navy John Phelan greets crewmembers attached to the fast-attack submarine USS Iowa (SSN 797) during a commissioning ceremony in Groton, Connecticut, April 5, 2025. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Joshua Karsten)

Navy reviewing contracts as Secretary Phelan looks to eliminate waste, ‘inefficiencies’

John Phelan made his first major speech as Navy secretary Wednesday and laid out his priorities.

3 days ago By Jon Harper

U.S. President Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of the U.S. Navy John Phelan arrives to a Senate Armed Services confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill on February 27, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Senate confirms Trump’s pick to lead Navy and Marine Corps

John Phelan is set to take the helm as secretary of the Navy after lawmakers confirmed him Monday.

Mar 24, 2025 By Jon Harper

Anduril’s Long Range Sentry Tower (Anduril image)

Marines to lean on Anduril tech to protect bases from drones

Anduril was awarded a $642 million contract to deliver, install and sustain a family of systems to protect Marine Corps installations from small drones.

Mar 13, 2025 By Jon Harper

Screenshot of John Phelan testifying at his confirmation hearing with the Senate Armed Services Committee, Feb. 27. 2025.

Trump’s Navy secretary nominee endorses joint collaboration with Air Force on drone enablers

If confirmed, John Phelan — a businessman and co-founder of MSD Capital — would take the helm of the department as it pursues new drones and a…

Feb 27, 2025 By Jon Harper

White Sands, N.M. (February 09, 2020) — Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic engineers travelled to New Mexico to validated M-code on Joint Light Tactical Vehicle test platforms like the ones pictured here, resulting in the Marine Corps obtaining U.S. Space Force certification for next-generation GPS technology. (U.S. Navy photo by Joe Bullinger/Released)

Marine Corps looking for vendors to demo tech for mounted assured resilient navigation

The demonstrations are slated to be conducted at Naval Information Warfare Center-Atlantic between February and May.

Feb 11, 2025 By Jon Harper

U.S. Marines assigned to Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, carry their bags to a landing craft, utility attached to Assault Craft Unit 1 before departing the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean Nov. 23, 2024. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms)

Marines use generative AI tech during long deployment to the Pacific

Officers from the 15th MEU talked to reporters about genAI and other recent efforts.

Feb 5, 2025 By Jon Harper

JAGM rendering (Image courtesy of Lockheed Martin)

Marines to give air-to-ground missile new counter-drone capabilities

The 2025 Marine Aviation Plan was released Monday.

Feb 3, 2025 By Jon Harper

U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, conduct reconnaissance and surveillance as part of Steel Knight 24 at San Clemente Island, California, Dec. 9, 2024. Steel Knight is an annual exercise that takes place in multiple locations across the Southwest that allows I Marine Expeditionary Force to train as a full Marine Air-Ground Task Force and better integrate with joint and naval forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kyle Chan)

Marines aiming to lessen the cybersecurity burden for forces in the fight

The newly minted deputy commandant for information wants commanders in the field to not have to worry about cyber threats, allowing them to focus on the fight.

Jan 30, 2025 By Mark Pomerleau

A U.S. Marine Corps AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar assigned to Marine Air Support Squadron 3, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, operates at the Multi-Function Air Operations Center as part of Steel Knight 24 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 10, 2024. The AN/TPS-80 G/ATOR is a ground-based air radar system which increases 3rd MAW’s combat power and lethality through superior air surveillance. Steel Knight is an annual exercise that takes place in multiple locations across the Southwest that allows I Marine Expeditionary Force to train as a full Marine Air-Ground Task Force and better integrate with joint and naval forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

Marine Corps tests tactical 5G, looks at wider adoption for communications

Marines want to leverage 5G capabilities to enhance their tactical operations.

Jan 24, 2025 By Mark Pomerleau

Joe DiBenedetto, a civilian contractor aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) does flight pre-checks on a Mk. 4.7 Golf Aerosonde drone on the flight deck while operating in the Philippine Sea, March 30, 2024. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Hannah Fry)

Navy aims to expand vendor pool for COCO drones and ISR support

The Navy announced it wants to bring on new vendors as current deals are nearing expiration next year.

Jan 22, 2025 By Jon Harper