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INS Sindhughosh Retires: Indian Navy Decommissions Veteran Submarine After 40 Years
The Indian Navy has decommissioned INS Sindhughosh, a lead submarine of the Sindhughosh class, after four decades of service. The vessel was part of the Western Naval Command and marked its operationa...
U.S. Navy Problem: Is the Era of Surface Warships Coming to An End?
Modern warfare technologies such as drone swarms and cruise missiles have made surface warships appear vulnerable. However, this perspective overlooks evolving defenses such as layered protection and ...
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...
USS Defiant (BBG 1) - New Class of Surface Combatants
The USS Defiant (BBG-1) seems to be the subject of discussion, potentially referring to advancements or a new class in surface combatant naval vessels. The author is expressing surprise over this deve...
Trump, Hegseth, Navy Secretary to Announce in Palm Beach
President Donald Trump, along with military veteran Kristin Shea (Navy Secretary) and Christian activist Katie Pavlich (accompanied by Brandon Hein), are scheduled to make an announcement from Palm Be...
No current plans for laser weapons on UK carriers
The Ministry of Defence confirms that there are no current plans to install defensive laser weapons directly onto Royal Navy's aircraft carriers....
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...
Coast Guard Pursuing Third Tanker in Caribbean Amid Venezuela Blockade
The U.S. Coast Guard continues operations in the Caribbean region by pursuing an additional oil tanker suspected of aiding Venezuela's circumvention of international sanctions. This marks the third in...
Irish Prime Minister Confirms Drones Buzzed Naval Ship During Zelensky Visit
The Irish Taoiseach (Prime Minister) confirmed that unidentified drones flew close to an Irish naval vessel on the day of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to Ireland. The incident is und...
Rosyth facility timeline linked to Dreadnought Barrow exit
The UK Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the planned Contingent Docking Facility at Rosyth Dockyard will be completed as HMS Dreadnought leaves the shipbuilding facility in Barrow-in-Furness. Thi...
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 ...
‘Mini’ B-52 Bomber: The A-6 Intruder Has A Message for the U.S. Navy
The Grumman A-6 Intruder was introduced into U.S. Navy and Marine Corps service in 1963 as America’s first dedicated all-weather carrier-based attack aircraft. This twin-engine jet could carry up to 1...
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....
South Dakota-Class: 35,600 Ton Super Battleship Has A Message for the U.S. Navy
The South Dakota-class battleships were commissioned with FY1939 funding and designed as improvements over the North Carolina model to meet treaty requirements while maximizing firepower, underwater d...
At least 2 killed in Mexican Navy plane crash near Galveston, Texas
A small aircraft from Mexico's Navy crashed on Monday near Seadrift, Texas while transporting a 1-year-old medical patient and seven others. The incident resulted in at least two fatalities....
Coast Guard clarifies hate symbol policy
Admiral Kevin Lunday has been confirmed by the Senate as the new Commandant of the Coast Guard....
USS Nimitz - A Defining Warship
The article discusses USS Nimitz, which was commissioned on May 3, 1975, shortly after the fall of Saigon during the Vietnam War. It mentions that nine more ships of this class followed....
What Is ‘Flank’ or Top Speed of a U.S. Navy Nimitz-Class Aircraft Carrier?
The article discusses that while the actual 'flank speed' (maximum operational speed) of U.S. Navy Nimitz-class aircraft carriers is classified, it is estimated to be around 30+ knots (approximately 3...
North Carolina-Class: 35,000 Ton Super Battleship Has A Message for the U.S. Navy
The article discusses the North Carolina-class battleships of the United States Navy, highlighting their construction during the inter-war period under treaty limitations on battleship size and armame...
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