June 4, 2026

New Navy CNO Caudle Outlines Priorities

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ADM Daryl Caudle, new US Navy chief of naval operations, was sworn in early last week and then held his first all-hands call Thursday aboard the USS Harry S. Truman. He outlined his priorities for the service, among them calling for an updated fleet design and discussing the importance of delivering a combat-credible fleet, taking care of sailors, and advancing readiness.

US Hit in New Spying Hack

Suspected foreign hackers have breached nine organizations in the defense, energy, health care, technology, and education sectors — and at least one of those organizations is in the US. The nine confirmed organizations were called “the tip of the spear” by the security firm announcing the apparent spying campaign.