Ashton Jeanty, Travis Hunter, Cam Ward and Blake Horvath? Who would have ever expected the first-year Navy starting quarterback to be listed in the same paragraph as some of college football’s top names. As hard as it is to believe, ESPNs midseason Heisman Trophy poll had Horvath among the other players receiving votes on a list topped by the aforementioned players. Jeanty, Boise St...

The Navy is studying options for supplying its four public shipyards with electricity and potable water in the event of a power grid or utility outage that could last up to two weeks.

WASHINGTON/SINGAPORE >> Fearing China will deploy hypersonic weapons to sink ships in the Pacific, the U.S. Navy is moving forward with a plan to arm some of its vessels with Patriot interceptor missiles, two senior defense officials said.

What You Need to Know: The USS America (CV-66), a Kitty Hawk-class supercarrier commissioned in 1965, showcased exceptional resilience throughout its 30-year service. Participating in major conflicts like the Vietnam War, operations off Libya, and the Gulf War, it proved its combat effectiveness without losing a single pilot during Vietnam sorties. Decommissioned in 19...

What You Need to Know: The USS John F. Kennedy (CVN-79), the second Ford-class aircraft carrier, faces delays and is now expected to join the U.S. Navy by 2025.-The Ford-class carriers, includin...

This Submarine Is a Powerhouse: The Royal Navy is preparing to welcome HMS Agamemnon, its sixth Astute-class nuclear-powered attack submarine, into service by 2025. Capable of carrying nearly 40 Spearfish torpedoes and Tomahawk Block IV cruise missiles, Agamemnon will play a critical role in intelligence, surveillance, and strike missions.

What You Need to Know: The cancellation of the Montana-class battleships during World War II was not a missed opportunity but a wise decision by the U.S. Navy. Although these ships were designed to be the largest, most heavily armored battleships ever built, they lacked the speed to keep up with aircraft carriers and couldn't fit through the Panama Canal.

What You Need to Know: The U.S. Navys F/A-18 Super Hornet recently refueled Italian F-35B Lightning II fighters during joint exercises between the USS Abraham Lincoln and the Italian Navys ITS Cavour in the Gulf of Aden.-The ope...

The wreckage of the United States Navy EA-18 Growler that crashed near Mount Rainier in Washington was discovered last week, but on Sunday the sea service confirmed that the two crewmembers were killedin the crash. The search and rescue operation shifted to a searc...

What You Need to Know: The U.S. Navy's Montana-class battleships, conceptualized during World War II, were designed to be larger, better armored, and more powerful than the Iowa-class, boasting twelve 16-inch main guns. With a displacement of 65,000 tons and enhanced survivability, the Montana ships would have been formidable in battleship duels. However, their slower speed mad...

What You Need to Know: The F-14 Tomcat, renowned for its capabilities, has a notable combat record, though much of its success came from Iran rather than the U.S. Iran's pilots, flying U.S.-supplied F-14s, claimed 130 aerial victories during the Iran-Iraq War, with one pilot, Col. Mostafa Roustaie, achieving ace status. In contrast, U.S. Navy Tomcats tallied five kills: two Lib...

The Problem: The U.S. Navy faces significant challenges as multiple key vessels will be sidelined for extended maintenance. The USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74) is undergoing a refueling and complex overhaul, which is expected to last until at least 2026. Additionally, the USS Wasp (LHD-1) and USS Bataan (LHD-5) will undergo modernization, taking them out...

The Problem: The USS Texas (BB-35), the only surviving battleship to have served in both World Wars, remains without a permanent home despite undergoing extensive restoration in Galveston, Texas. While plans initially aimed to berth the historic warship at Seawolf Park alongside other naval vessels, cost concerns due to necessary dredging halted the effort.

The Problem: In spring 2024, a Chinese nuclear-powered submarine sank while under construction, an incident reminiscent of the U.S. Navy's experience in 1969 with the sinking of the USS Guitarro (SSN 665). The Guitarro, a Sturgeon-class fast-attack submarine, was undergoing final construction at the San Francisco Bay Naval Shipyard when poor coordination betwe...

The United States NavysGerald R. Ford-classsupercarriers are the largest military warships powered by nuclear propulsion. While the United States has experimented with nuclear power for commercial ve...

What You Need to Know: The USS Washington (SSN-787), a Virginia-class fast-attack submarine, was awarded the prestigious Presidential Unit Citation (PUC) for exceptional service during a six-month deployment within the U.S. Sixth Fleet.

What You Need to Know: The Houthi rebels in Yemen, supported by Iran, have developed a growing threat to the U.S. Navy through the deployment of anti-ship ballistic missiles (ASBMs). These systems are likely supplied by Iran and may be influenced by Chinese technology, as China likely uses the Houthis as a testing ground for ASBM systems. The Houthis ability to disrupt U.S. ...