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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...
President Donald Trump has announced plans for the construction of a new class of U.S. Navy battleships known as the 'Trump-class,' which will include USS Defiant, designed to be the largest and most ...
The U.S. Navy has commissioned its first Flight III version of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, the USS Jack H. Lucas. This milestone marks a significant advancement as it includes im...
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...
The USS Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125), an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, has been commissioned as the U.S. Navy's first Flight III warship, featuring advanced radar, power systems, and combat...
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 German Navy plans to acquire four Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, each including two MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones with as...
The Indian Navy aims to enhance its surveillance and maritime reconnaissance capabilities through the acquisition of 31 MQ-9 drones, according to Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi’s statement on December 18, ...
The Navy plans to purchase between 18 and 35 Medium Landing Ships capable of transporting over 200 Marines, helicopters, and vehicles ashore, potentially supporting modern maritime military strategy....
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...
France has formally decided to construct a new nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, the Porte-Avions Nouvelle Génération (PANG), set to replace the Charles de Gaulle upon its retirement in 2038. The init...
Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced a new class of warships named after him as part of his 'Golden Fleet' initiative aimed at reviving American shipbuilding and addressing deficiencies in sma...
The U.S. Navy announced plans to begin designing and constructing two new battleships referred to as the 'Trump class.' President Trump stated that he would lead the design process alongside the navy,...
President Trump announced at an event in Florida that the U.S. Navy will receive new battleships, which are claimed to be the largest ever built in modern times. The announcement was made alongside ke...
The United States military has intensified its operations involving boat strikes in the Pacific region, resulting in casualties exceeding a hundred fatalities. The escalation is likely aimed at demons...
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced plans to construct a new aircraft carrier during his visit to Toulon where he addressed military personnel. The construction of the new warship aims at m...
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced plans to build a new, larger aircraft carrier called Porte-Avions de Nouvelle Génération (PANG) to replace the aging Charles de Gaulle. The decision was ...
French President Emmanuel Macron has given the official approval for France's next aircraft carrier during a visit to UAE troops. This decision follows extensive reviews and is in line with previous m...
President Emmanuel Macron announced that France will construct a new aircraft carrier to enhance its maritime military capabilities during a speech at a military base in Abu Dhabi. The decision was ma...
The United States Navy has announced the development of a new frigate constructed by Huntington Ingalls Industries' (HII) shipbuilding division. This vessel is specifically designed to address threats...
The U.S. Navy plans to use the Coast Guard's Legend Class National Security Cutter as a basis for its new FFG(X) frigates, addressing the gap left by the cancellation of the Constellation class frigat...
Thomas B. Modly argues that the U.S. Navy, having been integrated into the broader Department of Defense structure and subjected to resource trade-offs within the entire defense enterprise, has lost i...
General Dynamics has completed and delivered an attack submarine named USS Idaho to the U.S. Navy. The delivery of this vessel marks a significant milestone in maritime defense capabilities for the Un...
The US Navy plans to build a new class of smaller combatant ships that are more agile and planned to complement larger warships starting in 2028. This development was announced by Navy Secretary John ...
The US Navy intends to introduce a new class of smaller and more agile combatant ships by 2028, aimed at complementing its larger warships fleet. This initiative marks an effort towards greater flexib...
CNO Adm. Daryl Caudle emphasizes the importance of maintaining an unmatched U.S. fleet that deters conflict by its presence and capability, ensuring that combat scenarios do not arise....
The USS Nimitz, a U.S. aircraft carrier that has served for 50 years, is scheduled to return to Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, and be decommissioned in 2026....
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle spoke with Military Times about his vision for the United States Navy's maritime dominance in 2026 and beyond, emphasizing sailor wellbeing and achievements...
Admiral Daryl Caudle, Chief of Naval Operations, spoke with Military Times about his goals for the U.S. Navy's maritime dominance moving forward into 2026 and beyond, focusing on sailor well-being and...
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 ...