Adm. James Kilby, the acting chief of naval operations, admitted fault in the United States's approach to countering Houthi missile strikes in the Red Sea. Beginning in December 2023, the U.S. led ...

Adm. James Kilby emphasizes the need for the Navy to find cheaper, more effective defenses against the Houthi threat, rather than using multimillion-dollar missiles on $2,000 drones.

He would replace acting Navy chief of staff Adm. James Kilby, who has been on the job since Franchetti was dismissed. U.S. Fleet Forces Command declined to comment.

Adm. James W. Kilby delivered a state of the Navy address on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Washington’s Modern Day Marine conference, detailing the service’s priorities for the future. (Lance Cpl ...

President Donald Trump on Tuesday nominated U.S. Fleet Forces Commander Adm. Daryl Caudle to serve as the Navy's next chief of naval operations, according to the Senate Armed Services Committee ...

President Donald Trump on June 17 nominated U.S. Fleet Forces Commander Adm. Daryl Caudle to serve as the Navy’s next chief of naval operations, according to the Senate Armed Services Committee.