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US, European navies push Lego-like modularity to boost ships’ combat punch

Containerized forces packages, when executed well, are a flexible way to bring new capabilities to sea quickly, service chiefs said in Paris.

By Rudy Ruitenberg

2 days ago

Destroyer USS Truxtun deploys amid military buildup near Iran

The destroyer departed from Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, for what the service called a scheduled deployment.

7 days ago

Newest Ford-class carrier USS John F. Kennedy heads to sea for testing

The USS John F. Kennedy was originally expected to be delivered in July of last year, but delays have pushed its slated arrival to March 2027.

13 days ago

Navy fires commodore of First Naval Construction Regiment

The service relieved Capt. Douglas Whimpey of his duties due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command, the Navy announced.

2 weeks ago

Bahrain naval base begins $15 million barracks renovation

The updates to unaccompanied housing are part of the Navy's "Sailors First" and Barracks Task Force initiatives.

3 weeks ago

US Navy leaders embrace Trump-class battleships

U.S. Navy leaders speaking at a military conference outlined what they described as the strategic opportunities of the recently announced battleships.

4 weeks ago