Navy destroyers intercepted Iranian missiles, service confirmsThe U.S. 6th Fleet positioned five Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers in the Eastern Mediterranean to provide defense support to Israel.By Riley Ceder13 days ago
US strikes on Iran draw support from GOP leaders, concerns from DemsSaturday's attack on Iran nuclear sites is expected to spur new congressional discussions about presidential war powers.By Leo Shane III3 weeks ago
US shifts warships in Mideast in response to Israel strikesThe Navy has directed the destroyer Thomas Hudner, capable of defending against ballistic missiles, to begin sailing toward the eastern Mediterranean.By Tara Copp, AP4 weeks ago
Navy relieves admiral in charge of unmanned systems officeRear Adm. Kevin Smith was relieved of his duties “due to a loss of confidence” based on a complaint substantiated by a Naval IG investigation.By Riley Ceder6 weeks ago
US shipbuilding in a ‘perpetual state of triage,’ watchdog says Both Navy testimony and a government watchdog report this week highlighted the lackluster progress of U.S. shipbuilding during the past 20 years.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher4 months ago
Navy vet cleared of Jan. 6 conspiracy charges sentenced to time servedA retired Navy intelligence officer has avoided additional prison time after he was cleared of the most serious charges in his U.S. Capitol attack trial.6 months ago