Sea(Page 4)

Explore Sea

Latest in Sea

A conventionally powered Portuguese attack submarine has completed a rare voyage under the Arctic ice. As well as being a first-of-its-kind mission for the Portuguese Navy, the deployment underlines the importance of the Arctic theater to NATO’s submarine fleet, although it’s nuclear-powered boats that traditionally dominate in this challenging area of operations.

Portuguese Diesel-Electric AIP Submarine Just Patrolled Under The Arctic Ice

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Jun 26, 2024
Leonardo's AW609 tiltrotor has completed a series of shipboard trials aboard the Italian carrier ITS Cavour, a major milestone in the aircraft's development.

AW609 Tiltrotor Has Flown From Italy’s Aircraft Carrier Cavour

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Jun 26, 2024
smoke billows following an Israeli air strike that targeted a house in the southern Lebanese village of Khiam near the Lebanese-Israeli border on June 21, 2024, amid ongoing cross-border clashes between Israeli troops and Hezbollah fighters. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned on June 21, that fighting between Israel and Hezbollah must not turn Lebanon into "another Gaza." (Photo by Rabih DAHER / AFP) (Photo by RABIH DAHER/AFP via Getty Images)

War Drums Grow Louder Along The Israel-Lebanon Border

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Jun 25, 2024
The Ohio class nuclear ballistic missile submarine USS Tennessee, the Ticonderoga class cruiser USS Normandy, an E-6B Mercury 'doomsday plane,' and a P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft recently took part in an unusual show of force in the Norwegian Sea.

U.S. Ballistic Missile Submarine, ‘Doomsday Plane’ Take Part In Rare Show Of Force Off Norway

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Jun 25, 2024
Russia is now using the Sea of Azov to launch missiles act Ukraine.

Ukraine Situation Report: Russia Now Launching Kalibr Cruise Missiles From The Sea Of Azov

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jun 22, 2024
Yemen has released a video showing its Tufan-1 uncrewed surface vessel (USV), or drone boat, blowing apart a target vessel during tests.

Small, Agile Houthi Drone Boat Shown Obliterating Ship During Test

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Jun 22, 2024
Satellite imagery has offered even clearer looks at Northrop Grumman's Manta Ray submersible drone.

Huge Manta Ray Underwater Drone Looks Like A Docked Star Wars Spaceship

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Jun 21, 2024
The Ka-29 Helix-B helicopter was downed during a massive, multi-domain, Ukrainian drone attack

Russian Navy Ka-29 Assault Helicopter Downed Amid Massive Ukrainian Drone Attack

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jun 21, 2024
A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B stealth fighter has begun wearing some decidedly non-standard markings, very likely the most flamboyant we’ve seen on the Joint Strike Fighter so far. The upper fuselage and top surfaces of the wing the F-35B in question, operated by Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, “Bats,” is emblazoned with a stylized motif showing the night-flying mammal, and has recently been captured by photographers at its base, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni in Japan’s Yamaguchi prefecture.

F-35B Dons Huge Bat Insignia On Its Back

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Jun 20, 2024
MH-6s belonging to the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment are now flying with a multi-tone blue camouflage scheme that looks intended primarily for use in maritime operations.

Blue Camouflage MH-6 Little Birds Point To Night Stalkers’ Pacific Pivot

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Jun 20, 2024
A Chinese nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) has surfaced in the Taiwan Strait, prompting the Taiwanese defense ministry to issue a reassurance that it has a “grasp” of the situation. The appearance of the submarine follows recent activity by People’s Liberation Army aircraft and vessels around Taiwan, which Beijing views as a breakaway province that must eventually be reunited with the mainland. However, while uncommon, all signs point to the submarine’s presence in the strait as being part of a transit back to port.

Chinese Nuclear Ballistic Missile Submarine Surfaces In Taiwan Strait

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Jun 18, 2024
We are seeing the first image of the Houthi drone boat that struck the bulk cargo carrier M/V Tutor.

First Look At Houthi Kamikaze Drone Boat That Struck Cargo Ship In Red Sea

By Howard Altman
Updated on Jun 17, 2024
Type 074 sunk by wake homing torpedo by the Chinese Navy.

Chinese Submarine’s Torpedo Destroys Amphibious Landing Ship During Exercise

By Tyler Rogoway
Updated on Jun 17, 2024
A pair of apparent mockups of the Chinese GJ-11 Sharp Sword uncrewed combat air vehicle (UCAV) have emerged at a site just over a mile from where the country is building the first of its new monster Type 076 amphibious assault ships.

Mockups Of China’s Sharp Sword Stealth Drone Appear Near New Supersized Amphibious Warship

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Jun 14, 2024
The Los Angeles class fast attack nuclear submarine USS Helena arrived in Gitmo as one of Russia’s most advanced nuclear subs made a Havana port call.

U.S. And Russian Nuclear Submarines Visit Cuba At The Same Time

By Howard Altman
Updated on Jun 13, 2024
Russian nuclear submarine Kazan arrives in Cuba.

Russia’s Kazan Advanced Nuclear Guided-Missile Submarine Has Arrived In Cuba

By Thomas Newdick and Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Jun 12, 2024
Houthi drone boat Red Sea

Houthi Drone Boat Strikes Ship For First Time Since Red Sea Crisis Erupted

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jun 12, 2024
Ship and flight tracking data shows that US and allied warships and aircraft have shadowing a Russian naval flotilla that includes an advanced Yasen-M class nuclear-powered cruise missile submarine as it head toward Cuba.

Russian Naval Group Shadowed Off Florida By U.S., Allies (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Jun 11, 2024
The former US Navy amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa is set to be sunk as part of this year's Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise, which is the first time in more than a decade a ship this big will be used as a target.

Flattop Amphibious Assault Ship Looks Set To Be Pummeled With Weapons In RIMPAC Wargames

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Jun 10, 2024
YAsen-m is heading to Cuba

Russia’s Advanced Yasen-M Class Nuclear Submarine Is Headed For Cuba

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Jun 8, 2024
CH-53K King Stallion arrives in Yuma to join VMX-1.

CH-53K King Stallion Has Arrived At MCAS Yuma To Join VMX-1 Testers

By James Deboer
Posted on Jun 7, 2024
The Trident Pier in Gaza has been repaired after storm damage and aid is expected to soon flow to those who need it.

Gaza Pier Repaired, Aid To Flow Soon

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jun 7, 2024
A USN EA-18G took out an Mi-24 with an AARGM.

EA-18G Growler Killed A Houthi Mi-24 Hind With An AGM-88E Anti-Radiation Missile

By Howard Altman, Tyler Rogoway
Posted on Jun 6, 2024
The US Navy's P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol planes are one step closer to getting new self-protection pods with towed decoys and other electronic warfare capabilities.

Towed Decoy Pods Will Protect P-8 Poseidons From Radar-Guided Threats

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Jun 6, 2024
Collins class submarines will not get Tomahawk land attack cruise missile capabilities.

Australia Won’t Arm Collins Class Submarines With Tomahawks

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jun 5, 2024
The Navy has been eying the possibility of arming its ships and submarines, as well as aircraft, with a new air-breathing hypersonic anti-ship cruise missile.

Navy’s HALO Hypersonic Anti-Ship Missile Planned For Ships, Submarines, As Well As Jets

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Jun 5, 2024
Photos have emerged showing a U.S. Navy F/A-18E/F Super Hornet carrying what appears to be an air-launched version of the RIM-174 SM-6 missile, a weapon that can counter aerial threats at long ranges, as well as ground and surface targets.

Super Hornet Armed With SM-6 Missile Spotted Over California

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Jun 4, 2024
Why no LCAC used in Gaza aid mission.

Why Aren’t U.S. Navy LCAC Hovercraft Being Used To Deliver Aid To Gaza?

By Tyler Rogoway, Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Jun 3, 2024
The US Air Force has awarded its first contract for the purchase of production Joint Strike Missiles which are set to give its F-35A Joint Strike Fighters a new and capable stand-off strike option against targets on land and at sea.

USAF F-35s Are Officially Getting Joint Strike Cruise Missiles That Fit In Their Bays

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Jun 1, 2024
The U.S. Government Accountability Office says that "unplanned weight growth" and design instability have been major factors in the huge delays with the Constellation class, and that the ship's top speed could take a hit as a result.

Navy’s New Constellation Class Frigate Is A Mess

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on May 31, 2024
New video purports to show the first Russian FPV drone attack on a Ukrainian sea drone.

Russian FPV Drone Seen Attacking Ukrainian Uncrewed Surface Vessel For The First Time

By Howard Altman
Posted on May 30, 2024
China's first example of a new class of big deck amphibious assault ship, which may also be able to act as drone-focused light aircraft carrier, is continuing to take shape, and that shape is big.

China’s Type 076 Is Shaping Up To Be A Monster Amphibious Warship

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on May 29, 2024
America's pier that is being used to deliver aid to Gaza broke free and is now being recovered.

Gaza Aid Pier Lasted Less Than Two Weeks Before Breaking Apart

By Howard Altman
Posted on May 28, 2024
The first official photos have appeared showing a Soviet-era ground-based air defense system upgraded with Western surface-to-air missiles — a so-called ‘FrankenSAM.’ The images, published by Ukraine’s Operational Command East, show a tracked self-propelled Buk-M1 system — known in the West as SA-11 Gadfly — which is said to have been adapted to fire the RIM-7 Sea Sparrow, a missile that previously provided point defense for numerous NATO and allied warships.

Ukraine’s FrankenSAM That Uses RIM-7 Sea Sparrow Missiles Breaks Cover

By Thomas Newdick
Updated on May 28, 2024
Black Flag 24-1, out of Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, run by the Air Force’s 53rd Wing.

Massive China-Focused Black Flag Test Exercise Flies Deep Into The Virtual Realm

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on May 28, 2024
Nearly 50 warplanes, along with ships and assets ashore, took part in the first day of what Chinese authorities have dubbed "punishment" drills encircling Taiwan following the inauguration of the island's latest President.

China’s “Punishment” Drills Around Taiwan: Day One

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on May 24, 2024
A series of imagery confirms that the widely used Sea Baby uncrewed surface vessel (USV), or drone boat, has been equipped with Grad-series artillery rockets. The rocket-armed boat has reportedly already been used to successfully engage Russian vessels. Once again, the development demonstrates that Ukraine is exploring using its growing fleet of USVs for missions beyond one-way kamikaze attacks.

Artillery Rocket-Firing Ukrainian Drone Boat Shown During Testing

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on May 22, 2024
The quiet closing out of the Air Force's SHiELD program and issues the Army has been having with is laser-armed DE M-SHORAD variants of the 8x8 Stryker reflect broader hurdles facing directed energy weapons of this type.

U.S. Military Laser Weapon Programs Are Facing A Reality Check

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on May 21, 2024
Airbus’ UH-72 Unmanned Logistics Connector Sets Its Sights On The USMC’s Future Fleet Requirements

Airbus’ UH-72 Unmanned Logistics Connector Sets Its Sights On The USMC’s Future Fleet Requirements

By The War Zone
Posted on May 21, 2024
A comprehensive breakdown of what U.S. Navy missiles actually cost.

What The Navy’s Ship-Launched Missiles Actually Cost

By Tyler Rogoway
Posted on May 21, 2024
Lockheed Martin, in cooperation with elements of the US Department of Defense, has successfully shot down a mock cruise missile with a PAC-3 MSE interceptor fired from a Mk 70 launcher derived from the Mk 41 Vertical Launch System.

Successful Patriot Interceptor Test From Naval Vertical Launcher Is A Big Deal

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on May 20, 2024
While the situation is clearly still confused, multiple reports suggest that one or perhaps two Russian Navy vessels have been seriously damaged or destroyed in the latest Ukrainian attack on the Black Sea Fleet. The two vessels in question are the Project 22800 Karakurt class missile corvette Tsiklon and the Project 266M Akvamarin class minesweeper Kovrovets.

Rumors Swirl Around Attacks On Russian Black Sea Fleet Warships (Updated)

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on May 20, 2024
F-35B from VMX-1 in formation.

The Marine Unit Charged With Digitally Connecting Everything Over The Battlefield

By James Deboer
Posted on May 17, 2024
Sailors aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) guide training ordnance into the ship’s forward vertical launch system (VLS) cells during a proof-of-concept evolution in San Diego, Oct. 4. MV Ocean Valor conducted its first at-sea vertical launch system reload with Spruance, demonstrating the ability of the U.S. Navy to re-arm surface vessels who employ VLS.

Eying China Threat, Congress Pushes Navy On At-Sea Rearming

By Howard Altman
Posted on May 16, 2024
The US military has finished installing a floating pier for the Gaza Strip. It means officials are now poised to begin ferrying badly needed humanitarian aid into the enclave besieged over seven months of intense fighting in the Israel-Hamas war.

U.S. Navy Completes Gaza Aid Pier, Deliveries Imminent (Updated)

By Thomas Newdick
Updated on May 16, 2024
A Navy Growler electronic attack jet now sports a Hind helicopter "kill mark"

Navy EA-18G Growler Sports Puzzling Mi-24 Hind Kill Mark Overseas

By Howard Altman, Joseph Trevithick, Tyler Rogoway
Posted on May 16, 2024
A Chinese stealth vessel at sea

China’s Mysterious Stealthy Warship Has Headed Out To Sea (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick, Oliver Parken
Posted on May 15, 2024
An uncrewed version of the UH-72B Lakota helicopter is among the types now in the running to become of the Marine Corps' next logistics drones.

UH-72 Lakota Drone In The Running To Haul Cargo For The USMC

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on May 14, 2024
The United Kingdom has announced plans to build up to six new Multi Role Support Ships (MRSS), a new class of amphibious warfare vessels that will join an ambitious shipbuilding program that now includes a total of 28 warships and submarines. The new MRSS vessels will also accommodate drones, a growing area of interest for the U.K. Royal Navy.

Royal Navy To Get Up To Six New Amphibious Warships

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on May 14, 2024
Congress says the Navy's CMV-22B Ospreys can only fly 30 minutes from a divert airfield, limiting their ability to provide carrier onboard delivery services.

Navy CMV-22B Ospreys Only Allowed To Fly 30 Minutes From A Divert Airfield: Congress

By Howard Altman
Posted on May 14, 2024
The history and legacy of the Navy's F-16N

Live Fast, Die Young: The Story Of The Navy’s F-16N

By Tyler Rogoway
Updated on May 14, 2024
LMADIS CUAS

Every Marine A Drone Defender Under Three Part Counter-UAS Plan

By Hope Hodge Seck
Posted on May 13, 2024
The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) visits Naval Station Norfolk following a seven-month deployment, May 10. Throughout the ship’s seven-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operations, Carney successfully destroyed Houthi-launched weapons, including land attack cruise missiles, anti-ship ballistic missiles, and unmanned systems.

USS Carney Destroyed 65 Houthi Targets During Its Cruise

By Howard Altman
Posted on May 13, 2024
Green berets on Shemya

American Special Operations Forces Are At A Crossroads

By Howard Altman
Posted on May 12, 2024
A fourth Combatant Craft Heavy stealthy special operations boat is now on order for the Navy and testing of a loitering munition launcher for the Combatant Craft Medium is underway.

Navy’s Secretive Fleet Of Stealthy Special Operations Boats Set To Evolve

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on May 10, 2024
AEVEX Aerospace, makers of the Phoenix Ghost loitering munition, now makes sea drones.

Mako Is A Jet Ski Turned Into A Weaponized Drone

By Howard Altman
Posted on May 9, 2024
STRAIT OF SAN JUAN DE FUCA, Wash. (May 6, 2024) The Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) transits the Strait of San Juan de Fuca escorted by U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft and U.S. Coast Guard screening escort vessels. Joint operations, such as this one which involved the Air Force, Coast Guard, and Navy, ensure the U.S. military is ready to meet its security commitments at home and abroad including commitments to our allies and partners. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gwendelyn Ohrazda/Released)

A-10 Warthogs Escorting A Ballistic Missile Submarine Is Certainly Different

By Oliver Parken
Posted on May 9, 2024
An annual special operations capability demonstration has included paragliding Marines on a mock drone hunt.

Marine Special Operations Paragliding Capabilities Emerge At Demonstration In Tampa

By Howard Altman, Joseph Trevithick
Posted on May 8, 2024
Rogue 1 the marines' new drone.

Rogue 1 Is One Of The Marine Corps’ Newest Kamikaze Drone

By Howard Altman, Tyler Rogoway
Posted on May 8, 2024
Armed robotic dog in use by MARSOC

Rifle-Armed Robot Dogs Now Being Tested By Marine Special Operators (Updated)

By Oliver Parken, Howard Altman
Posted on May 8, 2024
Super hornets now carrying nine air-to-air missiles

Super Hornets Now Flying With Nine Air-To-Air Missiles To Counter Houthi Drones

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on May 7, 2024
161013-N-OI810-093 WATERS SURROUNDING THE KOREAN PENINSULA (Oct. 13, 2016) Petty Officer 1st Class (AW/SW) John Diwa, from Dededo, Guam, installs inboard and outboard bearings on a main tire mount of an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the "Diamondbacks" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102, in the hangar bay of the Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), during Exercise Invincible Spirit. Invincible Spirit is a bilateral exercise conducted with the Republic of Korea Navy in the waters near the Korean Peninsula, consisting of routine carrier strike group (CSG) operations in support of maritime counter-special operating forces and integrated maritime operations. USS Ronald Reagan is on patrol with CSG 5 supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class (SW/AW) Nathan Burke/Released)

Navy Pays $100K To Replace Each F/A-18 Tire, 3D Printed Repairs Cuts Cost To $300

By Eric Tegler
Posted on May 7, 2024
USMC is wanting to incorporate drones across its forces.

‘Robot Marines’ In Every Formation: Corps’ Robotics Chief Casts Vision

By Hope Hodge Seck
Posted on May 7, 2024
In a most unusual development in the Black Sea ‘drone war,’ Ukraine appears to have begun arming uncrewed surface vessels (USVs), better known as drone boats, with heat-seeking air-to-air missiles. The adaptation seems to have been made to provide the USVs with protection against the Russian helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft that are increasingly being used to counter them, although many questions remain about how these newly added weapons are intended work.

Ukrainian Drone Boats Now Armed With Adapted Air-To-Air Missiles

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on May 6, 2024