22nd MEU, Iwo Jima ARG head home after 10-month deploymentThe Iwo Jima ARG made headlines earlier this year when it took part in the Jan. 3 capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.By J.D. Simkins3 weeks ago
Naval aviators will no longer command amphibious warships, CNO saysThe Navy announced that it intends to make surface warfare officers the only commanding officers aboard amphibious warships starting in fiscal 2028.By Riley Ceder6 weeks ago
US Navy to extend service life of amphibious assault ship USS Wasp by 5 yearsThe service completed a study of Wasp-class amphibious assault ships and is currently conducting another on amphibious dock landing ships.By Riley Ceder7 weeks ago
What we know about the US military’s new joint laser weapon systemThe Army-Navy effort aims to produce a containerized 150-kilowatt high-energy laser weapon to counter incoming cruise missiles.By Jared Keller7 weeks ago
US Southern Command stands up autonomous unitOnce fully operational, the new command will be tasked with engaging autonomous, semi-autonomous and unmanned platforms to “counter threats across domains.By Cristina Stassis8 weeks ago
Saildrone announces new USV class aimed at anti-submarine warfareSpectre, a new class of unmanned surface vessel, will face sea trials in early 2027.By Cristina Stassis8 weeks ago