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'HAL's LUH Not Considered For Procurement' Says Navy Chief Does Not Meet Qualitative Requirements'
Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi of the Indian Navy stated that HAL's Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) does not meet the necessary qualitative requirements for procurement. The statement indicates a potential ...
Italian Navy discloses Maritime Counter-Terrorism Training and more SF activities
The Italian Navy has disclosed increased training activities and operations by its special forces unit, Gruppo Operativo Incursori (GOI), in response to growing maritime security concerns including te...
Forget the Trump-Class Battleship: The Navy’s Iowa-Class Was Almost an ‘Aircraft Carrier’
In the late 1970s and early 1980s, U.S. Navy strategists considered converting Iowa-class battleships into multirole combat vessels dubbed ‘battlecarriers’. These would include flight decks for STOVL ...
U.S. Navy takes delivery of new destroyer
The U.S. Navy has accepted delivery of the future USS Ted Stevens (DDG-128), a Flight III Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer....
Navy doubles annual PT test requirement, updates failure guidelines
The U.S. Navy has announced an update to its physical fitness standards. Under the new policy, sailors will now face administrative separation if they fail three physical fitness assessments within a ...
Trump-Class Battleship Could Make the U.S. Navy Great Again (With Lots of Missiles)
A proposed concept for a 'Trump-class' battleship suggests the United States Navy needs more than advanced sensors; it requires massed and networked firepower, particularly in light of an expanding Ch...
The Trump-Class Battleship Could Be an ‘F-35 Fighter’ for the U.S. Navy
Donald Trump proposed battleships of the new 'Golden Fleet', which would be the most lethal surface combatants ever built, armed with hypersonic weapons and large VLS missile magazines, possibly inclu...
Navy To Induct Stealth Frigate Taragiri In February
The Indian Navy plans to commission its newest stealth frigate, Taragiri, in February 2026. This event represents a significant milestone for the navy's self-reliance efforts in defense manufacturing ...
Royal Navy’s Proteus drone to fly in January
The Ministry of Defence has announced that no weapon system has been chosen for the Royal Navy's planned uncrewed helicopter yet. The Proteus demonstrator is expected to achieve its first flight this ...
Royal Navy starts 2026 with seven frigates
The Royal Navy begins 2026 operating seven frigates, reflecting ongoing challenges for the surface escort fleet as it phases out Type 23 ships....
Update on plan for floating drydocks for British submarines
The Ministry of Defence has launched Programme Euston and confirmed that design work is underway for new floating dry docks intended for the Royal Navy's submarine fleet. A manufacturing contract will...
U.S. Navy Quote of the Day by Theodore Roosevelt: ‘A good Navy is not a provocation to war. It is the surest guarantee of peace’
Theodore Roosevelt's quote from 1902 emphasizes that an effective navy deters conflict, protects trade, and strengthens diplomacy rather than prompting wars. This perspective aligns with his 'Big Stic...
US Navy aircraft crashes offer lessons for PLA carrier operations, analysts say
Two recent US Navy aircraft crashes in the South China Sea have prompted analysts to suggest that the Chinese navy could take lessons from both strengths and weaknesses observed in the US operations. ...
Forget the Trump-Class Battleship: The U.S. Navy’s Iowa-Class Almost Became an ‘Aircraft Carrier’
The article discusses how during World War II and again in the late 1970s, there were exploratory ideas to convert Iowa-class battleships into carrier-like vessels due to a perceived or actual shortag...
No Silver Bullet to the US Navy's Shipbuilding Woes
A Business Insider article by Chris Panella discusses the US Navy's difficulties in maintaining a competitive edge against China due to issues with several ship classes. The report indicates that ther...
US Navy reported 61 accidental deaths in fiscal 2025
The US Navy recorded 61 accidental deaths during fiscal year 2025, with nearly half of these fatalities attributed to off-duty motorcycle accidents, as per data from the Naval Safety Command....
Navy F-35 Pilots Train To Wield Drones With Touchscreen Tablets
U.S. Navy pilots have completed training enabling them to control multiple drones from the cockpits of F-35C Lightning II aircraft using touchscreen tablets....
USS Fitzgerald returns home after more than half a year abroad
The U.S. destroyer USS Fitzgerald has returned home after completing a mission that spanned over seven months across the operational areas of the U.S. 3rd, 5th and 7th Fleet....
U.S. Navy accepts delivery of third Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer
The U.S. Navy has taken delivery of the third Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, named USS Ted Stevens (DDG 128), from Huntington Ingalls Industries’ shipbuilding division as of December 29, 20...
Navy Can't Extend Supercarrier's Caribbean Deployment
According to Peter Suciu from Forbes, plans for extending the deployment of U.S. Navy supercarriers in the Caribbean due to operational needs and strategic considerations have faced challenges. Howeve...
President Murmu undertakes dived sortie onboard Navy's indigenous submarine
Indian President Droupadi Murmu performed a dived sortie on the Indian Navy’s indigenous Kalvari-class submarine INS Vaghsheer at Karwar Naval Base in Karnataka....
Denmark cleared for purchase of P-8 maritime patrol aircraft
The U.S. State Department has approved a possible $1.8 billion Foreign Military Sale to Denmark for up to three Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft....
Navy rolls out twice-a-year fitness tests
The U.S. Navy has implemented biannual fitness assessments for all active-duty sailors starting from early 2024....
CNO's Letter to Flag Officers on Navy Values
Admiral John Richardson, Chief of Naval Operations, issued a message on May 12, 2016, emphasizing the importance of leadership and values within the Navy to senior officers and civilian personnel....
US Navy reported 61 accidental deaths in fiscal 2025
The US Navy has recorded 61 accidental deaths for fiscal year 2025, with approximately half of these fatalities attributed to off-duty motorcycle accidents, based on data from the Naval Safety Command...
24/7/365 Deterrence?
The article from the Marine Corps Compass discusses the continuous readiness and global reach of the Navy and Marine Corps team....
Navy Chief to open 5-day medical camp in Lakshadweep on Jan 12
Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, the Chief of the Naval Staff, will inaugurate a five-day Joint Services Multi-Speciality Medical Camp in Lakshadweep Union Territory on January 12....
The storied ship that almost sank — with the Unknown Soldier on it
During severe weather conditions, the USS Olympia, carrying the Unknown Soldier and his Marine escort, had to endure a storm which threatened to sink the ship....
US Forces Intercept Another Oil Tanker in the Caribbean
US forces have intercepted another oil tanker suspected of illegal activities in the Caribbean Sea. The details regarding the nature of the alleged crimes and further actions taken by the US authoriti...
USS Fitzgerald Returns to San Diego After Long Deployment in Indo-Pacific and Middle East
The USS Fitzgerald has returned to its homeport of San Diego following an extensive deployment in the Indo-Pacific region and the Middle East....
This gunner is the only sailor buried at sea — inside his plane
Loyce Edward Deen was a survivor of the Battle of Leyte Gulf but perished during a cleanup operation one week after the battle's conclusion. He is noted as the sole sailor to be buried at sea within t...
Will the US Navy surge production for OTH-WS missile?
The United States Navy (USN) is exploring additional suppliers capable of providing 516 units of Over-the-Horizon Weapon System Encanistered Missiles to increase production....
Navy Rolls Out Twice-a-Year Fitness Tests
The U.S. Navy is reintroducing its semiannual physical fitness assessment system for sailors, moving back from the annual testing format that was implemented in 2020....
India's navy sails back to the future with historic voyage
India's navy introduces an unusual addition to its fleet: a wooden ship inspired by fifth-century designs. This vessel is set to embark on its maiden voyage across the Indian Ocean, aiming not for mar...
MOD outlines RFA pay reform talks
The UK's Ministry of Defence (MOD) has initiated discussions aimed at reforming pay structures, crewing models, and fleet support for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA). These reforms were prompted by co...
USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: Dec. 22, 2025
The US Navy's fleet status as of December 22, 2025 shows USS George Washington in Yokosuka, Japan, and USS Abraham Lincoln operating in the Philippine Sea. There are a total of 45 ships deployed under...
Another way to get supplies past the enemy: ghost-fleet tactics
The article discusses using unconventional methods, similar to those used by ghost fleets and smugglers, as solutions to maritime logistics challenges during conflicts. Emphasis is placed on mobility,...
U.S. Navy's Trump-Class Battleship Will Be 'Quietly Shelved'
The U.S. Navy's Trump-class battleship project, designated BBG(X), has been deemed impractical due to its high costs, vulnerability to modern warfare tactics and challenges in construction within the ...
American warship arrives in Scotland
The U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius has made a routine port visit to Scotland....
Pentagon Reports Exclusion of Tanker Bella 1 from Panama Registry
The Pentagon has reported that the tanker Bella 1 has been removed from the registry of Panama. No additional details or reasons for this action were provided in the report....
Marine master sergeant redesignated to first sergeant in pilot program
Master Sgt. Joseph B. Stoker has become the first to transition from master sergeant to first sergeant as part of an experimental E-8 rank redesignation program....
Navy doubles annual PT test requirement, updates failure guidelines
The U.S. Navy has updated its physical fitness test (PT) policies, stipulating that sailors failing three PT assessments within four years will face administrative separation procedures....
South Dakota-Class: 35,600 Tons of Raw Battleship Power Has a Message for the U.S. Navy
Built during the treaty era for strategic balance limitations, the South Dakota-class battleships were equipped with nine 16-inch guns, extensive armor, and high speed within a compact design. They pr...
Forget the Trump-Class Battleship: The Navy’s Iowa-Class Almost Became an ‘Aircraft Carrier’
During the late Cold War, some U.S. Navy officials envisioned transforming Iowa-class battleships into “battlecarriers” with a flight deck for STOVL jets....
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