Next-generation destroyers to pack more missiles, energy weapons
The Navy is requesting $133.5 million to research and develop the new destroyer in fiscal 2026, with the goal of procuring the first in the early 2030s.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
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Final Independence-class combat ship delivered to Navy
As a littoral combat ship, the future USS Pierre could inherit a legacy of problems.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
Navy uses 3-D printing to manufacture destroyer parts
The 3-D printing process reduced the manufacturing time of one part, which traditionally takes nearly a year to produce, by 80%.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
Pentagon to review AUKUS submarine deal with Australia and Britain
Congressional Democrats condemned the review as casting doubt over the strength of America's alliances with Britain and Australia.
USS Oscar Austin crew awarded combat action ribbon for Red Sea actions
The destroyer provided combat support to the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group in the Red Sea.
By Riley Ceder
Keel laid for guided-missile destroyer USS Quentin Walsh
The ship's namesake, U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Quentin Walsh, helped plan the capture of Cherbourg in the days leading up to D-Day during World War II.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher