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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 to begin constructing 2 ‘Trump class’ battleships
The U.S. President announced on Monday that the Navy will begin designing two new battleships, referred to as 'Trump class.' The president highlighted his personal involvement in the design process du...
Trump to Make Shipbuilding Announcement With Secretaries of War and Navy
President Trump plans to announce new shipbuilding initiatives with the attendance of the Secretaries of Defense (renamed as 'War' in this context) and the U.S. Navy....
Trump, Hegseth, Navy Secretary to Make Announcement from Palm Beach
President Donald Trump, along with Olivia Hegseth and the current Secretary of the Navy, are set to make an important announcement from Palm Beach, Florida. The exact nature of the announcement is not...
Indian Navy And Air Force Access To Great Nicobar Airport Spells Trouble For New Delhi's Foes: Unpacking The Six Degree Channel Chokepoint
The development of the dual-use Great Nicobar International Airport in India enhances its strategic maritime and air defense capabilities in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. This facility enables dire...
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....
US president announces ‘Trump-class’ ships – symbolism meets armaments and industrial reality
On December 21, 2025, the US government announced the introduction of a new class of large surface combatants dubbed 'Trump-class.' This initiative is seen as combining symbolic significance with prac...
Five stories that made waves for the sea services: 2025 review
The article reviews five key developments that impacted naval forces in 2025, highlighting significant changes and setting a trajectory for further development in subsequent 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...
Military Quote of the Day By Theodore Roosevelt: ‘Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far’
Theodore Roosevelt used the phrase 'speak softly and carry a big stick' to guide his foreign policy approach during his presidency. Despite his frail childhood and bookish education, he crafted one of...
What do we know about America’s new modern battleship?
The article discusses key specifications of the Trump-class laser-armed battleship, which is described as a large guided-missile surface combatant designed for hypersonic strike and nuclear deterrence...
Navy to begin constructing 2 ‘Trump class’ battleships
The U.S. Navy announced plans on Monday to start constructing two new battleships referred to as the 'Trump class'. The President stated that he would also be involved in the design process due to his...
Trump to make shipbuilding announcement as US looks to bolster Navy
US President Donald Trump plans to announce details of increased naval shipbuilding efforts aimed at strengthening the United States Navy. This comes in the context of ongoing discussions and strategi...
GRSE Delivers Third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft Anjadip to Navy, Marking Fifth Delivery in 2025
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) has delivered the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft named Anjadip to the Indian Navy. This delivery marks the fifth such vessel handed ove...
U.S. Navy Looks To Expand Undersea Reach With New Lancet AUV
The U.S. Navy aims to enhance its undersea capabilities by introducing the new Lancet Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV). This unmanned vehicle is designed to expand naval operations in deep waters a...
The First Royal Marine to Become First Sea Lord
Gen. Sir Gwyn Jenkins met with Ryan at the British Embassy in Washington, discussing the U.S.-U.K. alliance, strategic threats, and challenges facing the Royal Navy. Topics included seapower delivery,...
INS Sindhughosh Decommissioned After 40 Years of Glorious Service: Navy
On December 19, 2025, INS Sindhughosh, the lead submarine of its class, was decommissioned from the Indian Navy after a 40-year career. The ceremony took place at sunset at Mumbai's Naval Dockyard und...
This Will Be The Navy’s New FF(X) Frigate
The United States Navy plans to use the Coast Guard's Legend class National Security Cutter as a basis for its new frigate, in lieu of the canceled Constellation class frigate....
US Navy to develop new class of smaller, more ‘agile’ combatant ships
The US Navy plans to develop a new class of smaller and more agile combatant ships scheduled for launch in 2028. These vessels are intended to complement the larger warships currently in service....
Navy Taps Project Overmatch Chief to Lead New Drone Effort
The US Navy has selected the leader of its Project Overmatch initiative to head a new acquisition office focused on rapidly acquiring additional drone systems....
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...
Pakistan Navy gets second MILGEM class ship made by Turkiye
The Pakistan Navy has received the second MILGEM class ship built by Turkey under a technology transfer agreement between the two nations on December 21, 2025....
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....
U.S. Navy Quote of the Day By Admiral Chester W. Nimitz: ‘Leadership consists of picking good men and helping them do their best’
Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, rising from a small-town in Texas to become a key figure in America's Pacific victory during World War II. An early submarine expert and top Naval Academy graduate, he was a...
Many risks could tank Trump-class battleship ambition
The article discusses potential risks associated with the US Navy's proposed Trump-class battleship, officially known as BBG(X) guided missile battleship program. As one of the most ambitious naval co...
U.S. Navy Scraps Constellation-Class: Now a FF(X) “Legend-Class” Frigate Is the Plan
The U.S. Navy has decided to cancel the Constellation-class frigate and move forward with a new FF(X) frigate design, based on the Coast Guard's Legend-class National Security Cutter. The initial ship...
U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier USS Nimitz Might Never Go on ‘Active Duty’ Again
The USS Nimitz (CVN-68), commissioned in 1975 and the lead ship of the Nimitz-class carriers, is returning to Naval Base Kitsap following its final deployment. This marks the end of a nearly five-deca...
France to build large new nuclear aircraft carrier
France has officially decided to commence construction on a next-generation nuclear-powered aircraft carrier....
Fast Patrol Vessel 'Amulya' Commissioned Into Indian Coast Guard
The Indian Coast Guard has commissioned the fast patrol vessel (FPV) Amulya, the third in the Adamya-class series, at Goa Shipyard Limited on December 19, 2025. The commissioning highlights India's co...
HII to Build Small Surface Combatants for US Navy
Huntington Ingalls Industries' (HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division has been selected by the U.S. Navy to build future small surface combatant ships based on the proven design of the Legend-class natio...
More firepower – F127 Frigates to be Armed with 96 Vertical Launch Cells
German F127 air defense frigates will now have up to 96 Vertical Launch System (VLS) cells, significantly increasing their combat capabilities compared to previous designs. This information was obtain...
Winning the long game: Sustaining sea power as our enduring advantage
The Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Daryl Caudle emphasizes the need for a U.S. fleet that is sufficiently capable, ready, and forward-deployed to deter potential conflicts rather than engaging i...
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...
Daily Memo: French Defense Plans, Israeli Warnings
French President Emmanuel Macron has approved plans to replace France’s flagship nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, Charles de Gaulle, with a larger vessel that will have enhanced capabilities. The new...
58,000 Ton Iowa-Class ‘Super’ Battleships Have A Message for the Navy
The Iowa-class battleships were pinnacle of U.S. naval power during World War II. Four ships - USS Iowa, New Jersey, Missouri, and Wisconsin - boasted 33-knot speed, nine powerful 16-inch guns capable...
Japan’s MHI launches final Mogami-class FFM for JMSDF
On December 22, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) launched the final Mogami-class multirole frigate for Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force in Nagasaki. This is the last of a series of 12 ships, each ...
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....
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