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Trump signs shipbuilding order as Navy leaders call for 381-ship fleet

The new policy aims to revitalize a U.S. shipbuilding industry that has fallen well behind production levels of its rivals from Beijing.

By Riley Ceder, Zita Ballinger Fletcher and J.D. Simkins

4 weeks ago

Inside the Navy task group testing drone boats in the Red Sea

Earlier 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 Seck

4 weeks ago

Top Marine’s deployment plans face familiar wrinkle: Inert Navy ships

Amphibious ships have fallen below a readiness rate of 50% due to maintenance and procurement backlogs.

5 weeks ago

The 18-year-old World War I corporal behind Fort Benning’s renaming

Fort Benning's new namesake, Fred Benning, was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his battlefield courage

2 months ago

Hegseth returns Army base to Fort Benning in second naming reversal

The Moore family, after which the post had been renamed in 2023, reacted to the news with anger and dismay.

By Noah Robertson

2 months ago

Navy League urges rapid expansion of battle fleet for future wars

The nonprofit is asking lawmakers to bolster the Navy's fleet of battle force ships in preparation for long-term and large-scale wars.

By Nikki Wentling

3 months ago