Breaking Defense's Top Stories of 2025: Naval Leadership, Coast Guard Expansion, and More

Breaking Defense’s top stories of 2025 include the Navy’s selection of Adm. Daryl Caudle as CNO, the Coast Guard’s response to Chinese activity near Alaska, the consideration of building ‘battleships’, the development of an unmanned surface vessel, and the evolution of the Navy’s shipyard revamp strategy. These stories highlight the Navy’s focus on adapting to changing security threats and investing in new technologies.