Nimitz carrier strike group sails in disputed South China Sea
An aircraft carrier strike group led by the USS Nimitz is conducting operations in the disputed South China Sea, including practice strike missions by aircraft, the Navy disclosed Friday.
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Iran To Station Warships in Panama Canal
Iran’s navy is set to station warships for the first time in the Panama Canal, a critical trade route in America’s backyard that has never before seen an Iranian military presence.
U.S. Navy seizes over 2,100 Iranian assault rifles in Gulf of Oman bound for Yemen
The U.S. Navy said Tuesday that it seized over 2,100 assault rifles from a fishing vessel in the Gulf of Oman that it believes came from Iran and were meant for the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen.
Thailand Navy Says Dozens Missing After Warship Sinks
Thai military officials say 31 sailors are missing after their warship carrying more than 100 crew capsized and sank during a storm in the Gulf of Thailand.
Israeli Navy Mounted Iron Dome Operational
Israel’s Defense Ministry announced Thursday it has successfully conducted a C-Dome interception test from the Sa’ar 6 INS Oz missile ship, the Jerusalem Post reports. The C-Dome is an advanced form of the renowned Iron Dome aerial defense system.
Report: The US military is “weak” and risks inability to properly defend America’s interests
The US military is “weak” and at increasing risk of being unable to meet the demands of defending America’s vital national interests, reports the Heritage Foundation (HF), a major conservative think-tank.
Russian Missiles Destroy Ukraine’s Infrastructure After Crash
Russian missiles crashed into infrastructure targets across Ukraine Tuesday, leaving many without electricity and running water ahead of winter in the wartorn nation.
Israeli Navy and US Fifth Fleet complete ‘Digital Shield’ joint exercise
The Israeli Navy and the U.S. Fifth Fleet ended their joint exercise dubbed “Digital Shield” on Thursday, according to the IDF.
Israel successfully tests Gabriel 5 anti-ship naval missile system
Israel announced Wednesday that its navy has successfully tested the Gabriel 5 anti-ship naval missile system, i24 News reports.
US, Canada Warships Transit Taiwan Strait
American and Canadian warships sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday, in the first military freedom of navigation operation since U.S. President Joe Biden said the U.S. would defend Taiwan if it were attacked by China.
U.S. Pacific fleet commander warns expanding Chinese military could now blockade Taiwan
China now boasts a large navy with enough surface warships to blockade rival Taiwan, according to the commander of the U.S. Navy‘s frontline fleet.
Navy wants new destroyer with lasers, hypersonic missiles
The U.S. Navy’s workhorse destroyer went into production more than 30 years ago, when Tom Stevens was a young welder.
Navy wants new destroyer with lasers, hypersonic missiles
The U.S. Navy’s workhorse destroyer went into production more than 30 years ago, when Tom Stevens was a young welder.
Iran tries, fails to seize U.S. vessel in Persian Gulf in latest confrontation between two nations
U.S. forces late Monday night foiled an Iranian attempt to capture an uncrewed American vessel sailing the Persian Gulf, Pentagon officials said.
Putin: NATO Expansion, US Oceans Policy Are Top Threats to Russia’s Security
NATO exercises near Russian territory, and a U.S. policy of seeking “to dominate the world’s oceans” are among the greatest threats to Russia’s national security, according to a new naval doctrine signed by President Vladimir Putin on Sunday.
US and Israel begin four-day naval exercise in Red Sea
Israeli and U.S. naval forces began a four-day maritime exercise in the Red Sea on Monday, stated the U.S. Naval Forces Forces Central Command/U.S. 5th Fleet.
In first, British Navy seizes advanced Iranian weapons en route to Yemen
A British Royal Navy vessel seized a sophisticated shipment of Iranian missiles in the Gulf of Oman earlier this year, officials said Thursday, pointing to the interdiction as proof of Tehran’s support for Yemen’s Houthi rebels in the embattled country.
China launches its first supercarrier
China launched its first supercarrier in a short and festive June 17 ceremony at the Jiangnan Shipyard in Shanghai, marking a significant milestone in the growth of its naval power. The carrier was supposed to be launched on April 23 but delays in deliveries of critical components and workforce COVID-19 quarantines hindered progress.