Weekly Briefing: Naval Warfare News and Analysis

The latest naval warfare news and analysis from Breaking Defense

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Weekly Briefing Naval Warfare

Fire 'Gutted' Much Of USS Bonhomme Richard: CNO Gilday Breaking Defense has obtained an email from Adm. Michael Gilday detailing the damage of 11 of the amphibious ship's 14 decks.

New Air Force Arctic Strategy May Update Planes For Polar Ops "Historically the Arctic, like space, was characterized as a predominantly peaceful domain," the Air Force Secretary Barbara Barrett said. "This is changing."

Esper Stands By Korea, Taiwan – But Offers Olive Branch To China Esper said "I've issued no orders to withdraw from the Republic of Korea" — but rotational deployments may replace units permanently stationed there.

Bonhomme Richard Fire Forces Tough Choices On Navy and DoD Whether the ship can be repaired is a question Pentagon leaders will grapple with in coming weeks, along with discussions over the US presence in the Pacific, and the Navy's modernization schedule.

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