NATO hosts Icelandic exercise to monitor vital north Atlantic passage
The drill involved joint operations in the maritime transit route known as the GIUK gap, an acronym for Greenland, Iceland and the United Kingdom.
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How the Marine Corps is testing a ‘narco-boat’ for resupply efforts
The semisubmersible unmanned vessel can deliver two Naval Strike Missiles for the Corps’ anti-ship missile system.
What lessons did the US Army learn from the Gaza aid pier mission?
The service dealt with a wild combination of turbulent weather, security threats and sweeping personnel restrictions.
At Europe’s Atlantic edge, Ireland to focus on undersea monitoring
Dublin’s waters are located in a nexus of a wide network of undersea cables, the global seafloor links that power the world's economy.
‘Range of options’ ready for South China Sea aggression: US admiral
Washington and Beijing have been on a collision course over China’s increasingly assertive actions to defend its territorial claims in the South China Sea.
US Navy shipbuilder Austal USA to pay $24M to settle fraud probe
The Justice Department said Austal USA conspired to mislead shareholders and investors about its financial condition.
With Italian ship visit, Japanese officials observe F-35 carrier ops
As Japan gets set to receive the first of 42 purchased F-35Bs which will fly from two carriers, Tokyo officials got a sneak peek on the Cavour.
Navy warship production in worst state in 25 years. What’s behind it?
Labor shortages are one of many challenges that have led to backlogs in ship production at a time when the Navy faces expanding global threats.
Ship-killing guided bomb put to test as Air Force sinks cargo vessel
The Air Force is looking for more ways to strike enemy vessels at sea as the U.S. prepares for a potential conflict with China in the Pacific.
Army’s successful hypersonic missile test puts fielding on horizon
The Army is one step closer to fielding its long-range hypersonic weapon after a successful end-to-end flight test in May.
Despite security threats, India’s defense budget remains static
Stagnant numbers reflect the grave security situation India faces due to tensions with Pakistan and a perceived threat from China.
Watch: AC-130J gunship pummels Navy vessel during Rim of the Pacific
A decommissioned Navy vessel was pounded by cannon fire from an AC-130J gunship as part of the 2024 RIMPAC exercise.
Italy signs €1.5 billion contract for two new FREMM frigates
The platforms will offer enhanced capabilities for defeating drone attacks and operating sub-sea, surface and aerial unmanned systems.
July Red Sea recap: Houthis continue to target commercial vessels
U.S. forces destroyed at least 31 Houthi air drones, 16 surface drones, and four radar sites in Yemen in July.
Navy Under Secretary Erik Raven to leave job in August
Erik Raven has served as Navy under secretary since April 2022.
In first, Australian exercise Pitch Black gets dedicated aircraft carrier
Air forces from around the world will descend on Australia’s remote Northern Territory for a combat exercise of unprecedented scale there.
Navy tests using drones for medical supply deliveries during RIMPAC
A Navy warship launched and recovered six drones used to deliver vital supplies and take the burden off manned aircraft.
