US Navy to develop new class of smaller, more ‘agile’ combatant ships
The first hull is expected to hit the water in 2028 as a more nimble companion to the Navy’s larger warships, Navy Secretary John Phelan said.
By J.D. Simkins
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Navy launches suicide drone from ship at sea for first time
A LUCAS drone was successfully launched from the flight deck of the USS Santa Barbara, a littoral combat ship currently operating in the Arabian Gulf.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
Five special warfare sailors injured in boat training mishap
Three of the five had been released from local hospitals as of Friday afternoon, officials said.
LCS Charleston returns from 26-month deployment
The ship's blue and gold crews took turns manning the ship during the lengthy cruise.
House committee may conduct greater oversight of Navy ship maintenance
Rep. Rob Wittman is unhappy some Navy ships are in too poor a condition to save from early retirement, and he wants to ensure this doesn't happen again.
Meet Amelia, the US Navy’s conversational AI tech-support tool
Should AI-powered Amelia not be able to answer a question or fix a problem, it's capable of forwarding the matter to a live agent.
Censured skipper from AAV disaster removed from carrier command list
Capt. John W. Kurtz's name was removed from the aviation major command screening board list in late 2022.
House committee boosts shipbuilding plans despite budget caps
A House defense policy bill would accelerate submarine and amphibious construction, though it's unclear where the money will come from amid budget caps.
Bird strike caused T-45 Goshawk crash last August, investigation finds
The aircraft ultimately suffered a power loss, and the investigation described the mishap as “wholly unavoidable.”
By Diana Stancy
Military helps Guam after typhoon; Air Force and Navy pause PCS moves
Typhoon Mawar devastated Guam, forcing the services supporting the island's recovery to pause new permanent change of station arrivals.
Federal watchdog sues Pentagon for documents about white supremacy
Watchdog American Oversight is suing for documents it believes could illustrate the full scope of white supremacist activity and ideology among troops.
Are more mental health resources in store for limited-duty sailors?
The measure would require mental health provider billets for any units with 15 or more limited-duty status sailors.
By Diana Stancy