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Steam catapults? US Navy appears to be sticking with electromagnetics on carriers

Despite an August order for the U.S. Navy to return to steam catapults on its newest carriers, the service appears to be sticking with electromagnetics.

By Michael Peck

2 hours ago

US Navy destroyers tested in Middle East as demands mount

The concentration of Navy destroyers in the Middle East raises questions about meeting sustained operational demand.

By Natalie Oliverio

26 hours ago

Navy successfully tests new autonomous aircraft feature aimed at simplifying mission planning

The Navy successfully tested its Collaborative Autonomy Mission Planning information-sharing capability this month with autonomous aircraft.

26 hours ago

US Navy should target carriers in fight with China, report says

A U.S. think tank devised a strategy to target Chinese aircraft carriers by using similar tactics that China has planned against American ships.

By Michael Peck

6 days ago

US Navy awards defense startup $200 million for Blackbeard hypersonic missile

The U.S. Navy awarded defense startup Castelion $200 million for the production of its Blackbeard hypersonic missile.

By Claire Barrett

6 days ago

Former service members admit to dealing fentanyl that killed USS Abraham Lincoln sailor

Two former sailors pleaded guilty in federal court Monday to selling pills laced with fentanyl to fellow sailors stationed aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln.

By Claire Barrett

8 days ago