US Coast Guard to add heavy icebreaker amid shipbuilding overhaulThe new vessel will be the first heavy polar icebreaker to be built in the U.S. in about five decades. By Zita Ballinger Fletcher2 days ago
WWII ship accidentally sinks before US-Philippine ship-sinking drillThe BRP Miguel Malvar took on water while being towed ahead of a live-fire drill in the South China Sea.6 days ago
Head Navy officer lists top tasks for service, eyes 2027Chief of Naval Operations Adm. James W. Kilby listed improved recruiting and the embrace of unmanned and manned systems as priorities.By Riley Ceder8 days ago
US Navy warship on first deployment makes two drug busts in 72 hoursThe ship’s crew intercepted 580 kilograms of cocaine and 2,480 pounds of marijuana through combined air-surface operations.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher3 weeks ago
US, Philippines to simulate ‘full-scale battle’ in Balikatan drillsThousands of allied American and Filipino forces have opened annual combat drills that will include simulating the defense of the Philippines.3 weeks ago
USS Carl Vinson in Mideast ahead of Iran-US nuclear talksThe operation comes as U.S. officials have linked the U.S.′ monthlong campaign against the Houthis as a means to pressure Iran in the negotiations.By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press4 weeks ago