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Ex-Navy Sailor Gets 17 Years For Selling Ship Secrets To China
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 ...
U.S. Marines Seize 5th ‘Ghost Fleet’ Oil Tanker From USS Gerald Ford Navy Aircraft Carrier
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'. ...
Navy Fast Tracks Build of USS Kennedy 2nd Ford-Class Aircraft Carrier as USS Ford Enters Combat
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 Pentagon’s New China Report: ‘Conventional’ ICBMs, More Nuclear Weapons and New Aircraft Carriers on the Horizon
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 Will Set New Trump-Class Battleship Design Schedule Now Within 60 Days
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...
Choices for next destroyer paved way for Navy’s new battleship program
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...
Former US sailor sentenced to 16 years for selling ship intel to China
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...
Former US Navy sailor jailed for 16 years for selling ship secrets to Chinese contact
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...
U.S. Navy to use AI to speed up shipbuilding
The U.S. Navy has allocated $448 million to integrate artificial intelligence and autonomy into the shipbuilding process in order to accelerate production....
Shadow Fleet - Pentagon Vows to Intercept All Venezuelan Oil Tankers
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...
727 Days Out On Patrol: A Navy Ohio-Class Missile Submarine Broke All the Rules
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...
Indian Navy Plans to Induct a Warship Every Six Weeks
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...
Navy to Launch New Class of Battleships
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 Navy’s New Ford-Class Aircraft Carrier Has A ‘Secret Weapon’
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...
New nuclear attack submarine to join American fleet
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...
US orders 350 Tomahawk land attack cruise missiles
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....
Forget the Ford-Class: The U.S. Navy Has a Nimitz-Class Aircraft Carrier Problem to Solve
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 U.S. Navy’s New Ford-Class Aircraft Carrier Has A ‘Secret Weapon’
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...
2025 in Review: Navy
The article reviews the status and advancements made by naval forces in 2025, focusing on technological developments, strategic deployments, and operational capabilities....
2025 in review: Navy
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...
Carrier Strike Group Abraham Lincoln Operating in Philippine Sea, USS Tripoli in East China Sea
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...
Fujian enters service, J-10C’s combat action: 10 China military developments in 2025
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...
GAO Report on Fire Prevention Improvements During Navy Ship Maintenance
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...
The Hidden Cost of a Missile: Why the Headlines Get Cost Wrong
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...
Trump Unveils New Battleship Class; Proposed USS Defiant Will Be Largest U.S. Surface Combatant Since WWII
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 ...
The One Word Answer to Make America’s Shipyards Great Again
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 U.S. Navy Sent a ‘Nuclear’ Aircraft Carrier and Fleet of Destroyers Right Into China’s Backyard
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 Declares Canadian Navy a 'Terrorist Organization'
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 ...
Indian Navy Combat-Ready Says President Murmu After 2-Hr Sub Sortie
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. ...
Navy Sees Most Sailor Deaths in a Decade
According to the Naval Safety Command, fiscal year 2025 recorded the highest number of sailor fatalities in ten years....
Germany orders 8 MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones to boost P-8A missions
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...
Breakthrough: Navy Nuclear Submarines Now Get Protection From Weld Cracks with Neutron Beam
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...
US Promises To Intercept All Shadow Fleet Ships With Venezuelan Oil
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...
Trump-Class Battleship Could Make the Navy Great Again (With Lots of Missiles)
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...
American Sea Power in the Asia-Pacific
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...
Navy F-35 pilots train to wield drones with touchscreen tablets
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....
U.S. Navy FF(X) vs Constellation Frigate – a Comparison
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...
The U.S. Navy undergoing repairs: Fleet less ready for action, costs rising
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 ...
The New Trump-Class Battleship’s Greatest Enemy
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 U.S. Navy Is One Giant Pressure Cooker Sailing Into 2026
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...
King salutes new officers at Dartmouth passing-out parade
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....
Indian Navy Seeks CCS Approval to Fast Track Indigenous TEDBF, Plans to Leverage AMCA Consortium for Faster Development
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...
Defence Minister to commission Coast Guard’s largest pollution control vessel Samudra Pratap in Goa tomorrow
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...
Heavier and Harder: Pentagon Orders New ‘Combat Field Test’ for Elite U.S. Navy SEALs and Elite Sailors
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 ...
Navy recognizes leading installations with Battle ‘E’ Award
The U.S. Navy has honored installations that stand out in enhancing warfighter readiness and supporting combat capabilities with the prestigious Battle 'E' Award....
The Surface Warfare Officer Career Path
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...
Mark Kelly Is Suing the Pentagon
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...
Indian Navy To Wet-Lease 4 Amphibious Aircraft To Bolster Coastal Defences
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...
How U.S. Navy Battleship USS New Jersey Made the Ultimate ‘Comeback’
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...
Shadow Fleet Tankers Significantly Change Course
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...
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