“Fat Leonard” Sentenced to 15 Years in US Navy's Largest-Ever Corruption Scandal

“Fat Leonard” Sentenced to 15 Years in US Navy’s Largest-Ever Corruption Scandal

Leonard Glenn Francis, a Malaysian national and former military contractor infamously known as "Fat Leonard," was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison on Tuesday, marking the conclusion of the most extensive corruption scandal in the history of the United...
new Corsair 24-Foot Autonomous Vessel.

Corsair Saronic’s 24-Foot Autonomous Vessel to Lead US Navy’s Maritime Future.

Defense technology firm Saronic officially launched Corsair, a 24-foot Autonomous Surface Vessel (ASV), aimed at revolutionizing the U.S. Navy’s maritime defense capabilities. As global naval competition intensifies and the demand for unmanned systems surges, Corsair emerges as a cost-effective, flexible...
F/A-XX sixth-generation fighter jet

US Navy’s F/A-XX Fighter Program to Replace F/A-18E/F as Defense Giants Compete for Contract: What This Means for Future Air Superiority Against China

The United States has invested heavily in developing its next generation of air superiority capabilities to ensure dominance in future conflicts, particularly in a potential confrontation with China. As tensions simmer over the Pacific, the US Navy and Air Force...
F-35C Lightning II

US Navy Replaces F/A-18 Super Hornets with F-35C Jets in Japan Amid Escalating China Threat

The United States Navy has announced the deployment of F-35C Lightning II fighters and CMV-22B Osprey aircraft to Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni in Japan. This decision, detailed in a press release on July 15, aims to replace the...
US Coast Guard

Russian Hypersonic-Armed Warship and Nuke Sub Patrol Near Florida

In a provocative move reminiscent of the Cold War era, a Russian flotilla led by the frigate Admiral Gorshkov, armed with Zircon hypersonic missiles, and the nuclear-powered submarine Kazan has docked in Havana, Cuba. This deployment has sparked significant international...
US Navy- Japan Kadena Air Base

US Navy Augments China Monitoring with Second MQ-4C Triton Drone in Okinawa

In a significant move to bolster its intelligence and surveillance operations in the Asia-Pacific region, the US Navy has deployed a second MQ-4C Triton maritime surveillance aircraft to Japan’s Kadena Air Base. This deployment, alongside numerous MQ-9 Reapers, marks an...
unmanned surface vessel Ranger, foreground, steams alongside the USV Mariner

US Navy’s Unmanned Surface Vessels Make Historic Visit to Japan

Tokyo, Japan The US Navy's unmanned surface vessels (USVs) recently visited Japan, marking a significant milestone in naval technology and international relations. The visit signifies the evolution of military technology and the importance of cooperation between nations in addressing common...