QiOSK
Navy retiring USS Fort Worth halfway through lifespan
The $400 million littoral combat ship only entered service in 2012, but suffered from myriad operational problems and had less than two years at sea
July 31, 2026
navy
QiOSK
The Zumwalt-class destroyer is an ever-growing boondoggle
Hypersonic missiles were supposed to give the ships a purpose. Instead, they brought more procurement issues
July 22, 2026
Reporting
Are we pausing weapons to Taiwan because US stockpiles running dry?
Publicly, Trump called the freeze a ‘negotiating chip’ with China. Acting Navy Secretary said something completely different to Congress Thursday.
May 21, 2026
Military Industrial Complex
Attack sub USS Boise scuttled after only one patrol in 11 years
It's been docked for repairs for a decade, costing the taxpayer $800 million — a poster child for the Navy’s procurement issues
April 20, 2026
Military Industrial Complex
Military is dumbing down to the detriment of national security
The services are slashing programs that teach officers the language and cultural skills critical to avoiding misunderstandings and crisis
January 23, 2026
Military Industrial Complex
Trump's big, bad battleship will fail
At best, the Navy will receive three troublesome ships that will cost more than $10 billion each before then entire scheme is abandoned
December 24, 2025
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