How the Navy’s top officer will prep the service for war with China
The chief of naval operations' new navigation plan seeks to have the Navy ready for war with China by 2027.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
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Navy holds ‘navigation stand-down’ for submarine force after undersea collision
But officials said the stand-down won't halt submarine operations.
Heavy wake capsizes Coast Guard boat
Officials have launched an investigation into the mishap.
By Carl Prine
Navy, Coast Guard boats collide in Alaska
Nine personnel from both sea services were injured, one seriously.
By Navy Times staff
UAE joins naval security coalition in the Gulf
The UAE joins four other members of the International Maritime Security Construct — the United Kingdom, Australia, Bahrain and the United States.
By Jaleah Dortch
Russian-Chinese air patrol was an attempt to divide allies, says top US Air Force official in Pacific
Is it a conspiracy theory? The head of the U.S. Air Force in the Pacific has suggested that a recent Russian-Chinese air patrol may be an attempt to divide regional partners. The event resulted in warning shots fired by intercepting South Korean jets.
By Mike Yeo
Last D-Day Pathfinder pilot flies C-47 aircraft this weekend
Hamilton is going to fly the plane just as WWII paratrooper re-enactors plan to stage an airdrop over Frederick, Oklahoma. The event is part of a celebration planned for Hamilton by the WWII Airborne Demonstration Team and will depart from World War II-era Frederick Army Air Field from an original wooden hanger.
By Kristine Froeba
Philippines protests sinking of boat in disputed waters
Beijing condemned the incident but did not immediately confirm or deny that a Chinese vessel was involved.
China vows military action if Taiwan, sea claims opposed
China’s defense minister warned Sunday that its military will “resolutely take action” to defend Beijing’s claims over self-ruled Taiwan and disputed South China Sea waters.
Why the US Navy’s top admiral says it hasn’t stepped up sea patrols to confront China
A top U.S. admiral said Wednesday the Navy has not stepped up maritime patrols to challenge China’s sweeping territorial claims in the South China Sea but is maintaining a “consistent” presence in the disputed waters.
Coast Guard cutter Hollyhock sets buoy-tending record
The schedule included working 17 buoys, which would break the ship's previous record of 14.
By Brian Wells, The Times Herald