The hypersonic missile is intended to be maneuverable, potentially making it more difficult to detect and intercept. The Army planned to have the first system in the hands of soldiers by late 2023, but testing failures delayed the deployment of the system to at least September 2025.  

Dakota Meyer joining the Marine Corps Reserve comes nearly 15 years after he was awarded the nation’s highest military award for combat valor in 2011 for his actions during an ambush in the Ganjgal Valley of Afghanistan.

Col. Mark Bortnem was relieved Monday of his command of Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. The air station supports operations for the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, attached II Marine Expeditionary Force units, and Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and the greater eastern recruiting region.

Pentagon programs that are delayed and over budget by 15% or more could be cut, according to an executive order signed by President Donald Trump.

All Navy shipbuilding contracts are under review, according to John Phelan, the new Navy secretary, who said Wednesday that he is trying to understand why warship construction and maintenance are often delayed and over budget.

Ships, submarines and aircraft are hovering at about a 67-70% readiness, Navy leaders said Monday during the 2025 Sea Air Space Symposium. But the Navy’s amphibious warships, which transport Marine Corps forces when they must deploy, are lagging behind.

The Navy will begin installing security cameras in passageways of 100 civilian-run ships in June to deter sexual assault and harassment following multiple accusations of rape at sea. 

Cmdr. Christopher Johnson was relieved of his duties this week as commanding officer of Navy Information Operations Command-Colorado due to a loss of confidence in his ability to lead, the Navy said Thursday. Johnson was temporarily reassigned to U.S. Fleet Cyber Command.

The “rare exemptions” were outlined in a memorandum issued Tuesday that detailed the reopening of the Defense Department’s deferred resignation program as the Pentagon works to trim the civilian workforce by about 60,000 people.

If sent to the Middle East, the USS Gerald R. Ford strike group will put newly adapted counter-drone weapons to the test as the Navy explores alternatives to shooting down cheap Houthi drones with multimillion-dollar munitions.