Summary and Key Points You Need to Know: The USS Florida, an Ohio-class submarine, recently completed a historic 727-day patrol spanning 70,000 miles across the world's most volatile regions.

The U.S. Navy said it operated within the Taiwan Strait in accordance with international law.

Summary and 4 Points You Need to Know: The 688i Improved Los Angeles-Class submarines are the backbone of the U.S. Navys submarine force, initially designed during the Cold War to counter Soviet advances.

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The State Department on Sunday denied Venezuela's claim the U.S. was trying to overthrow the government and assassinate President Nicolas Maduro, saying the U.S. seeks a democratic solution to the political crisis.Venezuela Interior minister Diosdado Cabello alleged Saturday the CIA was leading an operation headed by U.S. Navy member Wilbert Joseph Castaeda Gomez, who was detained in Vene...

Summary and Key Points You Need to Know: The U.S. Navy faces challenges in building and designing warships, exemplified by past failures like the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) and Zumwalt-class destroyers. Now, the new Constellation-class frigates risk encountering similar issues, mainly due to the Navy's habit of altering ship designs mid-development.

Summary and Key Points: The U.S. Navy's San Antonio-class amphibious transport docks (LPDs) project power globally by transporting and landing Marines, their equipment, and supplies for various expeditionary warfare missions.

Summary and Key Points: China's growing maritime capabilities, particularly its manufacturing prowess and technological advancements, pose significant strategic threats to the U.S. Navy. Beyond having a larger fleet, China is developing innovative attack methods, including the mass production of cheap yet highly lethal naval mines.

Summary and Key Points: The U.S. Navy has commissioned its latest Virginia-class fast-attack submarine, USS New Jersey (SSN-796), in a ceremony at Naval Weapons Station Earle in Middletown, New Jersey.

Aaron Alexis, a former U.S. Navy reservist, went on a shooting rampage inside the Washington Navy Yard, killing 12 people before being fatally shot police.

Aaron Alexis, a former U.S. Navy reservist, went on a shooting rampage inside the Washington Navy Yard, killing 12 people before being fatally shot police.

Summary and What You Need to Know: The U.S. Navy's San Antonio-class amphibious transport docks (LPDs) offer a versatile alternative to large nuclear-powered supercarriers. These 684-foot vessels can carry 66 officers, 633 Marines, and various aircraft and vehicles, providing a flexible platform for expeditionary warfare.

Summary and What You Need to Know: The USS Bismarck Sea (CVE-95) was a Casablanca-class escort carrier serving in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Commissioned in 1944, it played a vital role in the Pacific Theater, participating in the Philippines campaign, Iwo Jima landings, and Lingayen Gulf Operation.

Summary and What You Need to Know: Following Japan's withdrawal from the Washington Naval Treaty in 1934, it began constructing the Yamato-class battleships to counter the U.S. Navy's numerical advantage.

Summary and Key Points You Need to Know: The F/A-18 Super Hornet Block III is the latest upgrade to the U.S. Navy's premier multirole strike fighter. Enhancements include a longer lifespan of 10,000 hours, improved survivability with reduced radar cross-section, and advanced networking capabilities with the Distributed Targeting Processor-Networked system.

What You Need to Know: Submarines have evolved to become faster, stealthier, and more maneuverable with each iteration. The five fastest submarines include the British Vanguard-class, China's Shang-class, Russia's Yasen-M-class, and the U.S. Navy's Virginia and Seawolf classes.

Summary and Key Points You Need to Know: The USS Georgia, a U.S. Navy guided-missile submarine of the Ohio-Class, has been positioned closer to Iran amidst heightened tensions in the Middle East following a brutal Hamas attack on Israel.

Summary and Key Points You Need to Know: China's Peoples Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has surpassed the U.S. Navy in size, posing a significant strategic challenge. Critics argue that China inflates its fleet size by including dual-use vessels like civilian Roll-On-Roll-Off ferries, but this flexibility enhances China's naval capability.

Summary and What You Need to Know: In 1966, the USS Oriskany experienced a catastrophic fire caused by the mishandling of a magnesium flare, resulting in 44 fatalities and significant material damage.

Summary and Key Points You Need to Know: The F-14 Tomcat, a renowned U.S. Navy fighter linked to Top Gun, was originally designed to defend carrier groups against Soviet bombers.