Newest Chief of Naval Operations Assumes Responsibilities

New CNO vows new ‘engine of naval dominance’

It’s “the foundry”—the shore establishment—Adm. Daryl Caudle said at a Monday ceremony.

Newest chief of naval operations assumes responsibilities

Adm. Daryl Caudle, the Navy's newest CNO, has been an outspoken critic of manning shortages and delayed ship availability.

Adm. Caudle sworn in as 34th chief of naval operations in D.C.

Navy Adm. Daryl L. Caudle was sworn in as the 34th chief of naval operations (CNO) during an assumption of office ceremony at the Washington Navy Yard, in Washington D.C., on Monday.

Adm. Caudle sworn in as chief of naval operations

Adm. Daryl Caudle was sworn in Monday as chief of naval operations, promising to accelerate the sea service’s push for AI, unmanned system and network capabilities. The new CNO is taking the helm as the Navy works to modernize for potential conflicts against advanced adversaries, namely China. The official swearing-in ceremony took place at Leutze Park in the Washington Navy Yard area of the nation’s capital. In a video message to the force rele…

Navy Installs 34th Chief of Naval Operations

Aug. 25, 2025 | From the Navy Office of Information  Navy Adm. Daryl Caudle assumed the duties as the 34th chief of naval operations during an assumption of office ceremony, attended by over 300 Defense Department senior leaders, distinguished guests and families at the Washington Navy Yard today, in Washington.   The CNO is a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and serves as an advisor to the president, the National Security Council, the Homela…

Caudle’s Navy Leadership Shift Eyes Fleet Modernization, Investor Impact

The appointment of Navy Adm. Daryl Caudle as the 34th chief of naval operations (CNO) marks a significant shift in the U.S. Navy’s strategic direction, with potential ripple effects across defense, shipbuilding, and related industries. Investors and markets should pay close attention to Caudle’s priorities, as they could influence spending, contracts, and long-term growth opportunities. Source