Unmanned undersea vessels eyed by Pentagon as key part of Navy growthAs pressure rises on the U.S. Navy to boost its shipbuilding capacity, the Pentagon has released a call for a new type of unmanned undersea vessel.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher2 weeks ago
Inside the Navy task group testing drone boats in the Red SeaEarlier this spring, the Navy unit launched a handful of unmanned vessels from Aqaba, Jordan, into the Red Sea with a broad-edged surveillance mission.By Hope Hodge Seck4 weeks ago
US, Philippine fighter jets patrol disputed South China Sea shoalThe joint patrol on Tuesday over the Scarborough Shoal was the first by the longtime treaty allies since President Donald Trump took office again.3 months ago
Texas sends more than 400 Guardsmen to US-Mexico borderThe troops, part of a unit called the Texas Tactical Border Force, will join those already deployed to the border through Texas' Operation Lone Star.By Alejando Serrano, The Texas Tribune3 months ago
Sailor charged in fellow sailor’s death in patrol boat incidentThe accused sailor faces charges that include negligent homicide, making a false official statement and dereliction of duty.5 months ago
China says it tailed a US military plane through the Taiwan StraitThe U.S. aircraft was a P-8A Poseidon patrol and reconnaissance plane, according to the People’s Liberation Army’s Eastern Theater Command.8 months ago