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US Navy destroyers tested in Middle East as demands mount

The concentration of Navy destroyers in the Middle East raises questions about meeting sustained operational demand.

By Natalie Oliverio

4 days ago

The US Navy has battled operational tempo ordeals for years. The Iran war exposed the flaws.

Carrier availability and decisions made during the Iran war have exacerbated the US Navy's longstanding struggles with a frenzied operational tempo.

By Riley Ceder and Natalie Oliverio

5 weeks ago

Navy awards TOTE $2.2 billion to manage Medium Landing Ships project

The Navy awarded TOTE $2.2 billion to manage its medium landing ship construction efforts, with the first vessel scheduled for delivery in fall 2029.

By Leigh Giangreco

2 months ago

US Navy must improve process for developing autonomous systems, watchdog says

The U.S. Government Accountability Office on Monday released an unclassified version of a 2025 classified report that analyzed the Navy's RAS progress.

3 months ago

Navy officer, 67, becomes oldest on record to earn Fleet Marine Force pin

Watching his son graduate as a U.S. Navy officer inspired Westerberg in 2022 — at the age of 64 — to also pursue a commission in the sea service.

By Claire Barrett

3 months ago

Only 1 in 4 F-35s is fully mission capable, GAO finds

The F-35’s readiness rates continued to decline through fiscal 2025, with the fleet’s full mission capable rate falling to 25%, according to a GAO report.

By Michael Scanlon

4 months ago