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Carrier Tracker

Iwo Jima Completes Deployment, Nimitz Heading Back To The United States

By Ian Ellis-Jones

Posted 4 Hours Ago

MH-5
Naval Mines

Confessions Of A Navy MH-53E Sea Dragon Minehunter Pilot

By Howard Altman

Updated on Jun 5, 2026

A Congressman wants the Navy to prove building the nuclear-powered Trump class battleship won't exacerbate existing delays in nuclear submarine and aircraft carrier construction.
U.S. Navy

Legislators Demand Navy Prove Trump Class Battleships Won’t Sink U.S. Nuclear Shipbuilding

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jun 5, 2026

The U.S. Marine Corps is aiming to put in an order for new anti-drone 5.56x45mm ammunition for its M4 carbines and M27 rifles by the end of the year.
U.S. Marine Corps

Anti-Drone 5.56mm Rifle Rounds That Break Into Multiple Projectiles Sought By Marines

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jun 4, 2026

A new type of submarine that appears to lack a traditional sail has emerged in China. The same shipyard launched a smaller 'sailless' submarine — a technology demonstrator — eight years ago.
People's Liberation Army Navy (China)

New Large Chinese Submarine With Very Unique Feature Just Caught On Satellite Imagery

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jun 3, 2026

PERSIAN GULF - APRIL 4 : A U.S. Marine Harrier jet lands on the flight deck of the U.S.S. Bon Homme Richard April 4, 2003 in the Persian Gulf. Harrier jets from the Bon Homme Richard continue to carry out bombing missions in support of the U.S.-led in Iraq. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
U.S. Marine Corps

The Hidden History of America’s Harrier Jump Jets

By Michael Pryce

Posted on Jun 3, 2026

Ukrainian drones targeted the Kronstadt naval base and the Steregushchy class corvette Boiky. Damage assessments were not fully clear in initial reporting.
Russian Navy

Russia’s Baltic Fleet Successfully Attacked By Ukrainian Drones

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Jun 3, 2026

A Marine AV-8B Harrier takes off from amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1) just before sunset. Tarawa, along with embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is on a scheduled deployment to the Western Pacific in support of maritime security operations and the Global War on Terrorism.
U.S. Marine Corps

The USMC’s AV-8B Harrier Has Flown Off Into The Sunset

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Jun 3, 2026

The shaky U.S.-Iran ceasefire is breaking down over increasing attacks and Israel's push into Lebanon.
Iranian Navy

U.S.-Iran Ceasefire On The Brink After Tit-For-Tat Attacks (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Updated on Jun 1, 2026

TWZ’s weekly carrier tracker monitoring America’s flattop fleet, including deployed Carrier Strike Groups (CSG) and Amphibious Ready Groups (ARG).
Carrier Tracker

Littoral Combat Force Takes Up Station In Caribbean Under Navy’s New Deployment Concept

By Ian Ellis-Jones

Posted on Jun 1, 2026

President Trump lifted the blockade on Iranian ports.
U.S. Navy

Trump Declares He Is Lifting The Naval Blockade On Iran (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Updated on May 29, 2026

Members of Congress are moving to push the U.S. Navy to develop a containerized version of its High-Energy Laser with Integrated Optical Dazzler and Surveillance (HELIOS) system.
U.S. Navy

Containerized Variant Of Navy’s Drone-Swatting HELIOS Laser Being Pushed By Congress

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on May 29, 2026

Boeing is now conducting test flights of its MQ-28 Ghost Bat drone out over the Pacific from the U.S. Navy's base in Point Mugu, California.
U.S. Navy

MQ-28 Ghost Bat Now Flying Over The Pacific From U.S. Navy Base

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on May 28, 2026

It will take years to replace several advanced weapons systems used in the Iran war, according to a new report.
U.S. Navy

Severity Of America’s Depleted Advanced Weapons Stockpiles Detailed In New Report

By Howard Altman

Posted on May 28, 2026

Members of Congress are looking to block the U.S. Navy from starting construction of the first nuclear-powered Trump class battleship until the service provides assurances that key weapon systems are "sufficiently mature."
U.S. Navy

Congress Moves To Block Trump Class Battleship Work Until Its Key Weapons Are Mature

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on May 27, 2026

Navy Super Hornet adversary F/A-18E
U.S. Navy

F/A-18 Super Hornets Eyed To Replace Navy’s Remaining F-5 Adversaries

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on May 27, 2026