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A former U.S. Navy sailor has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for selling classified information about the handling of sensitive material aboard Navy ships to a Chinese intelligence officer. The ...
In a pre-dawn raid from the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier, US Marines and Navy personnel seized an oil tanker named M/T Olina suspected of smuggling Venezuelan crude as part of a 'ghost fleet'. ...
The U.S. Navy has accelerated the delivery date for the second Ford-class aircraft carrier, USS John F. Kennedy (CVN-79), to March 2027 due to pressure from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth who warned t...
The People's Republic of China has launched its latest military advancements, including conventional intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), additional nuclear weapons, and more aircraft carriers...
The U.S. Navy plans to publish the initial design timeline for the new BBG(X) 'Trump-class' guided-missile battleships within 60 days, according to Huntington Ingalls Industries CEO Chris Kastner. Thi...
Rear Admiral Derek Trinque, Director of Surface Warfare at the U.S. Navy, expressed enthusiasm about building a battleship for the navy. This development follows decisions regarding the next destroyer...
A former US sailor named Wei was sentenced to 16 years in prison for providing sensitive information about the USS Essex, including photographs and videos of the ship, details on its weapon systems, a...
A former US Navy sailor, Jinchao Wei, was sentenced to 200 months in prison by a federal judge in San Diego after being convicted of espionage and selling technical manuals and operating systems relat...
The U.S. Navy has allocated $448 million to integrate artificial intelligence and autonomy into the shipbuilding process in order to accelerate production....
The Pentagon has announced plans to intercept all oil tankers carrying Venezuelan crude oil as part of efforts to counteract what is described as a 'shadow fleet' used by Venezuela for evading sanctio...
The USS Florida (SSGN-728), an Ohio-class missile submarine, recently completed a record-breaking 727-day deployment. This circumnavigation of the globe involved traveling over 60,000 nautical miles a...
India's navy plans to commission new warships at a rate of one every six weeks throughout 2026. This strategy aims to enhance maritime strength and stimulate economic growth, reflecting New Delhi's st...
The U.S. Navy plans to construct new battleship classes weighing between 30,000 and 40,000 tons, making them the largest surface combatants ever built for the Navy....
The USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) represents a significant advancement for the U.S. Navy with its improved ability to generate sorties due to modernized internal systems such as electromagnetic catapult...
The USS Idaho, a new nuclear-powered attack submarine, will soon be commissioned and join the U.S. Navy fleet. It is designed for multiple missions including anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfa...
The U.S. Navy has placed a significant order with Raytheon for the production of 350 Block V Tactical Tomahawk cruise missiles, with parts of the manufacturing process taking place in the UK....
The U.S. Navy faces challenges with its aircraft carrier fleet, particularly concerning the aging Nimitz-class carriers while delays affect the newer Ford-class ships. To maintain operational relevanc...
The Ford-class aircraft carrier stands out for its capability to rapidly generate airpower rather than by its size or top speed. It is designed to conduct about 160 sorties daily during routine operat...
The article reviews the status and advancements made by naval forces in 2025, focusing on technological developments, strategic deployments, and operational capabilities....
An overview of naval developments and operations within NATO member states and allied countries throughout 2025 focusing on capability enhancements, technological advancements, deployments, and strate...
The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group (CSG) and the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli are currently operating in the Indo-Pacific region to maintain U.S. operational presence. The aircraft carrie...
China's latest military development includes the entry of the Fujian aircraft carrier into service at Sanya, Hainan province, according to state media reports. The report also briefly mentions a compa...
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) report, dated Dec. 17, 2025, highlights that the U.S. Navy has experienced significant incidents involving fires aboard ships undergoing maintenance sin...
An article discusses the high costs associated with U.S. Navy's defense operations against low-cost Houthi drones and missiles in the Red Sea since late 2023, emphasizing that while headlines highligh...
President Donald Trump announced plans for the United States Navy to construct a new class of battleships as part of the 'Golden Fleet' initiative, aiming for two ships initially and eventually up to ...
John Schmotzer argues that automation could be the key to revitalizing America's shipbuilding industry despite recent setbacks such as delays in the Maritime Action Plan and the cancellation of the Co...
The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier is operating within the Philippine Sea as part of a routine deployment into the 7th Fleet's area, following a stopover in Guam mid-December. This move reinforc...
Iran has officially classified the Canadian military as a terrorist entity, a significant escalation of tensions between the two nations. The move follows ongoing disagreements and diplomatic cooling ...
President Droupadi Murmu of India, serving as the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces, took part in a two-hour sortie on the indigenously-built submarine INS Vaghsheer off the western coast. ...
According to the Naval Safety Command, fiscal year 2025 recorded the highest number of sailor fatalities in ten years....
The German government has ordered eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones and corresponding ground control stations to enhance the capabilities of their existing fleet of P-8A Poseidon aircraft. The new drones...
Researchers from the U.S. Navy, Electric Boat, and the University of Connecticut have developed a new inspection method using neutron beams to detect microscopic flaws including internal stress, ducti...
The United States has pledged to intercept all ships in what is described as a 'shadow fleet' carrying Venezuelan oil. This move is part of ongoing efforts by the US to exert pressure on Venezuela's e...
A proposed Trump-class 'battleship' aims to enhance the U.S. Navy's tactical capabilities by massing firepower against a larger Chinese fleet in the Pacific. The concept features a heavily armed surfa...
Francis Sempa discusses the potential for war between the United States and China in the western Pacific within the next several years. This scenario is prompted by military exercises conducted by bot...
F-35 Navy pilots are being trained to utilize autonomous unmanned systems operated with AI as 'loyal wingmen'. These drones can be controlled using touchscreen tablets....
The U.S. Navy decided at the end of 2025 to cancel the development of the Constellation-class frigate in favor of a new class denoted as FF(X). This decision surprised many within and outside the nava...
A December analysis by the U.S. Congressional Budget Office (CBO) revealed that U.S. Navy destroyers are undergoing extensive repairs and maintenance, spending up to nine years in this process, which ...
This article discusses the challenges faced by the proposed Trump-class battleships due to China's advancements in long-range missile technology. It highlights the DF-27 as a significant threat becaus...
The article discusses the challenges faced by the U.S. Navy leading into 2026, including procurement issues with ships like the Zumwalt-class destroyer and LCS (Littoral Combat Ship), which have led t...
The King attended the commissioning ceremony of nearly 200 junior naval officers at Britannia Royal Naval College in Dartmouth, where he started his own military career approximately 55 years ago....
The Indian Navy aims to expedite the development of its Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF) and has sought approval from the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS). It plans to collaborate with the Ad...
The Defence Minister of India, Rajnath Singh, will commission the Indian Coast Guard's new Pollution Control Vessel (PCV), named Samudra Pratap, in Goa on Monday. This marks a significant event for th...
Starting in 2026, the U.S. Navy’s special operations forces, including Navy SEALs, SWCC, EOD, and divers, will undergo a new gender-neutral Combat Fitness Test (CFT). This directive from the Pentagon ...
The U.S. Navy has honored installations that stand out in enhancing warfighter readiness and supporting combat capabilities with the prestigious Battle 'E' Award....
Mike Fierro discusses the career progression for surface warfare officers and suggests that while the current system aims to be egalitarian, there are areas where improvements could enhance fairness a...
Retired NASA astronaut and Navy Captain Mark Kelly has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Defense and the U.S. Navy for discrimination based on age and gender regarding the nomination process t...
The Indian Navy plans to enhance its coastal security and maritime surveillance through the acquisition of four fixed-wing amphibious aircraft on a four-year wet lease, as per an RFI issued by the Min...
The USS New Jersey, one of America's most decorated battleships, was transformed from a combat vessel into a floating museum after being decommissioned in 1991. Commissioned in 1943 and used in four m...
The shadow fleet tankers are significantly changing their course and behavior, indicating potential strategic shifts or responses to current maritime conditions and regulations. This alteration in the...