U.S. Navy (Page 3)

Posted on Aug 22, 2024

An example of the LCAC amphibious craft appeared recently with the face of Batman’s iconic opponent the Joker rendered in the style of how the late Heath Ledger famously portrayed him in the 2008 film The Dark Knight.

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Check Out This Navy LCAC Hovercraft Adorned With Joker Artwork Check Out This Navy LCAC Hovercraft Adorned With Joker Artwork

Posted on Aug 22, 2024

The U.S. Navy says it is on the verge of having persistent, reliable, and secure high-speed internet connections across its fleets thanks to a project leveraging commercial satellite constellations like SpaceX's Starlink.

Navies

Starlink Now Being Deployed On U.S. Navy Warships Starlink Now Being Deployed On U.S. Navy Warships

Posted on Aug 22, 2024

The USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77) is now the first U.S. Navy supercarrier to have a complete dedicated Unmanned Air Warfare Center (UAWC).

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Supercarrier USS George H.W. Bush Now Has First Of its Kind Drone Control Center Supercarrier USS George H.W. Bush Now Has First Of its Kind Drone Control Center

Posted on Aug 16, 2024

Captain hill on how his tweets would have needed to change if the ship was hit.

Carrier Captain On How His Up-Beat Tweets Would Have Needed To Change If Houthi Missiles Struck His Ship Carrier Captain On How His Up-Beat Tweets Would Have Needed To Change If Houthi Missiles Struck His Ship

Posted on Aug 14, 2024

The Ohio-class, guided-missile submarine USS Georgia (SSGN 729) transits with the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Port Royal (CG 73) and the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58), not shown, on the Strait of Hormuz, Dec. 21. Philippine Sea is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three critical chokepoints to the free flow of global commerce.

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U.S. Navy Rushes To Further Bolster Presence In Middle East U.S. Navy Rushes To Further Bolster Presence In Middle East

Posted on Aug 13, 2024

US Navy F/A-18E Super Hornets brandishing full loads of nine air-to-air missiles have touched down at a base in Jordan ahead of expected Iranian attacks against Israel.

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F/A-18E Super Hornets Fully Loaded With Air-To-Air Missiles Arrive In Jordan F/A-18E Super Hornets Fully Loaded With Air-To-Air Missiles Arrive In Jordan

Posted on Aug 9, 2024

Testbed for the Navy's helicopter escape system in the 1960s

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Navy’s Cold War-Era Helicopter Crew Escape System Literally Sliced Fuselages Apart Navy’s Cold War-Era Helicopter Crew Escape System Literally Sliced Fuselages Apart

Posted on Aug 7, 2024

The U.S. Navy supercarrier USS Abraham Lincoln is heading toward the Middle East with an air wing that includes EA-18G Growlers equipped with new AN/ALQ-249(V)1 Next Generation Jammer-Mid Band (NGJ-MB) electronic warfare pods.

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EA-18G Growlers With New Jamming Pods Onboard Carrier Heading To Middle East EA-18G Growlers With New Jamming Pods Onboard Carrier Heading To Middle East

Posted on Aug 6, 2024

Composite image from Navy's Silent Swarm 2024 event

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Silent Swarm Exercise Accelerates Navy’s Path To Distributed Electronic Warfare Future Silent Swarm Exercise Accelerates Navy’s Path To Distributed Electronic Warfare Future

Posted on Aug 1, 2024

The US Army and US Navy recently "initiated" a test of a hypersonic weapon system, but the US military won't say whether or not it was a success or failure, or even if there was an actual launch at all.

Land

Hypersonic Weapon Just Tested In Florida, Results Unclear Hypersonic Weapon Just Tested In Florida, Results Unclear

By Joseph Trevithick, Howard Altman

Posted on Jul 30, 2024

A look at an AIM-174 air-launched version of the SM-6 missile with previously unseen markings under the wing of a Super Hornet aboard the USS Carl Vinson has emerged.

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AIM-174 Missile Seen On Super Hornet About To Launch From A Carrier For First Time AIM-174 Missile Seen On Super Hornet About To Launch From A Carrier For First Time

By Tyler Rogoway, Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jul 23, 2024

The Arleigh Burke class destroyer USS Fitzgerald it participating in the biennial RIMPAC exercise with a new addition to its arsenal, stealthy Naval Strike Missiles.

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Navy Destroyer Modified With Naval Strike Missiles Sailing In RIMPAC Wargames Navy Destroyer Modified With Naval Strike Missiles Sailing In RIMPAC Wargames

Posted on Jul 19, 2024

240416-N-HE057-1516 RED SEA (April 16, 2024) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to the "Fighting Swordsmen" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 32, participates in an airborne change of command ceremony above the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) in the Red Sea, April 16. The Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East region. (Official U.S. Navy photo)

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F/A-18F Super Hornet Pilot Is First U.S. Female Aviator To Shoot Down An Enemy Aerial Threat F/A-18F Super Hornet Pilot Is First U.S. Female Aviator To Shoot Down An Enemy Aerial Threat

Posted on Jul 17, 2024

New questions have emerged about the future of the F/A-XX Next Generation Fighter program, the budget for which a draft Senate defense bill would slash.

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Navy’s F/A-XX Next Generation Fighter Program Would Be Gutted Under Senate Defense Bill Navy’s F/A-XX Next Generation Fighter Program Would Be Gutted Under Senate Defense Bill

Posted on Jul 16, 2024

An EA-18G Growler scored the types first ever air-to-air kill during a recently concluded deployment.

Air

EA-18G Growler Scored Its First Air-To-Air Kill EA-18G Growler Scored Its First Air-To-Air Kill

Posted on Jul 16, 2024

The Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group expended 770 missiles and other munitions at Houthi targets over the course of a recently concluded nine-month deployment.

Around The Globe

770 Weapons Expended By Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group On Historic Red Sea Deployment 770 Weapons Expended By Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group On Historic Red Sea Deployment

Posted on Jul 16, 2024

The Senate Armed Services Committee has directed the US Navy to look at other missile-armed ship options in response to major delays with the Constellation class frigate program.

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Navy To Explore Arming Other Ships With Missiles Amid Constellation Frigate Woes Navy To Explore Arming Other Ships With Missiles Amid Constellation Frigate Woes

Posted on Jul 11, 2024

AI reading side numbers on carrier jets.

Using AI To Read Aircraft Identification Numbers On Navy Carrier Decks In Testing Using AI To Read Aircraft Identification Numbers On Navy Carrier Decks In Testing

By Eric Tegler

Posted on Jun 26, 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.

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

Posted on Jun 25, 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.

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

Posted on Jun 20, 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.

Navies

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

Updated on Jun 13, 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.

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

Posted on Jun 10, 2024

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

Posted on Jun 8, 2024

The Trident Pier in Gaza has been repaired after storm damage and aid is expected to soon flow to those who need it.

Sea

Gaza Pier Repaired, Aid To Flow Soon Gaza Pier Repaired, Aid To Flow Soon

Posted on Jun 7, 2024

A USN EA-18G took out an Mi-24 with an AARGM.

Air

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

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

Posted on Jun 6, 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.

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

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.

Air

Super Hornet Armed With SM-6 Missile Spotted Over California Super Hornet Armed With SM-6 Missile Spotted Over California

Posted on Jun 4, 2024

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

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Navy’s New Constellation Class Frigate Is A Mess Navy’s New Constellation Class Frigate Is A Mess

Posted on May 31, 2024

Black Flag 24-1, out of Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, run by the Air Force’s 53rd Wing.

Air

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

Posted on May 28, 2024

A comprehensive breakdown of what U.S. Navy missiles actually cost.

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What The Navy’s Ship-Launched 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.

Sea

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

Posted on May 20, 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.

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

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.

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

Updated on May 16, 2024

A Navy Growler electronic attack jet now sports a Hind helicopter "kill mark"

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

By Howard Altman, Joseph Trevithick, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on May 16, 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.

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

Posted on May 14, 2024

The history and legacy of the Navy's F-16N

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Live Fast, Die Young: The Story 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

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 USS Carney Destroyed 65 Houthi Targets During Its Cruise

Posted on May 13, 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 Navy’s Secretive Fleet Of Stealthy Special Operations Boats Set To Evolve

Posted on May 10, 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 A-10 Warthogs Escorting A Ballistic Missile Submarine Is Certainly Different

Posted on May 9, 2024

Super hornets now carrying nine air-to-air missiles

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

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)

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

The Navy needs more SM-3 surface to air missiles says Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro.

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More SM-3 Interceptors Needed After Downing Iranian Ballistic Missiles: Navy Secretary More SM-3 Interceptors Needed After Downing Iranian Ballistic Missiles: Navy Secretary

Posted on May 3, 2024

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Navy Names Next Amphibious Assault Ship USS Helmand Province Navy Names Next Amphibious Assault Ship USS Helmand Province

Posted on May 2, 2024

Manta Ray Underwater Drone Even More Enormous Than We Thought Manta Ray Underwater Drone Even More Enormous Than We Thought

Posted on May 1, 2024

The US Navy has put in a rush order for five new Electronic Advanced Ground Launcher System Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (EAGLS C-UAS) to help defend U.S. forces in the Middle East.

Land

Laser Rocket Anti-Drone Systems Being Rushed To U.S. Forces In The Middle East Laser Rocket Anti-Drone Systems Being Rushed To U.S. Forces In The Middle East

Posted on Apr 15, 2024

A variety of US and other foreign military assets, including US Navy Arleigh Burke class destroyers helped shoot down Iranian missiles and drones heading for targets in Israel.

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Signs Point To Combat Debut Of Navy’s SM-3 Interceptor Against Iranian Ballistic Missiles Signs Point To Combat Debut Of Navy’s SM-3 Interceptor Against Iranian Ballistic Missiles

Posted on Apr 14, 2024

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The Latest On The SPY-6 Radar That’s Set To Dominate The Navy’s Future Fleet The Latest On The SPY-6 Radar That’s Set To Dominate The Navy’s Future Fleet

By Jamie Hunter, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Apr 12, 2024

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To Meet Critical Pacific Logistics Needs, U.S. Navy To Lean On International Help To Meet Critical Pacific Logistics Needs, U.S. Navy To Lean On International Help

By Hope Hodge Seck

Posted on Apr 12, 2024

The Navy is pushing ahead with work on a scalable electronic attack system for ships that cannot be fitted with the powerful, but massive AN/SLQ-32(V)7 electronic warfare suite.

Rush Is On To Give Smaller And Older Navy Ships Advanced Electronic Attack Capability Rush Is On To Give Smaller And Older Navy Ships Advanced Electronic Attack Capability

Posted on Apr 11, 2024

Concept art for DARPA's medium USV "NOMARS"

Sea

DARPA’s Defiant Fully Uncrewed Demonstrator Ship Will Hit The Seas Later This Year DARPA’s Defiant Fully Uncrewed Demonstrator Ship Will Hit The Seas Later This Year

Posted on Apr 11, 2024

Air

Navy’s Vision For Disposable Carrier-Based Loyal Wingman Drones Comes Into Focus Navy’s Vision For Disposable Carrier-Based Loyal Wingman Drones Comes Into Focus

Posted on Apr 10, 2024

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Navy Wants A Cheap Heavy Torpedo That Can Be Stockpiled Fast Navy Wants A Cheap Heavy Torpedo That Can Be Stockpiled Fast

By Hope Hodge Seck

Posted on Apr 10, 2024

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How To Satisfy The Navy’s Future Vertical Lift-Maritime Strike Needs With Bell’s Rob Freeland How To Satisfy The Navy’s Future Vertical Lift-Maritime Strike Needs With Bell’s Rob Freeland

By Jamie Hunter, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Apr 9, 2024

The US Navy has cleared its EA-18G Growlers to carry AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles, and increased how many its F/A-18E/F Super Hornet can carry, decisions driven by Houthi drone things in and around the Red Sea.

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Navy EA-18G Growlers Get AIM-9X, Super Hornets Can Now Carry More Sidewinders Navy EA-18G Growlers Get AIM-9X, Super Hornets Can Now Carry More Sidewinders

Posted on Apr 9, 2024

The US Navy is looking to add RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missiles to the arsenals of most of its Arleigh Burke class destroyers, and is pushing ahead with other more substantial upgrades for those ships, too.

Sea

Rolling Airframe Missiles To Arm Arleigh Burke Destroyer Fleet Rolling Airframe Missiles To Arm Arleigh Burke Destroyer Fleet

Posted on Apr 9, 2024

Full-scale prototype of Northrop Grumman's Manta Ray

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Manta Ray High-Endurance Underwater Drone Unveiled Manta Ray High-Endurance Underwater Drone Unveiled

Posted on Apr 8, 2024

The first of 22 former Swiss F-5E/F Tiger II jets is now in the United States for the final phase of its conversion into an aggressor for the Navy and Marine Corps.

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Marine KC-130 Delivers First Of New Batch Of Ex-Swiss F-5s Destined To Be Aggressors Marine KC-130 Delivers First Of New Batch Of Ex-Swiss F-5s Destined To Be Aggressors

Posted on Apr 5, 2024

Navy needs to introduce swarms to its warships now

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The Compelling Case For Arming U.S. Navy Warships With Drone Swarms The Compelling Case For Arming U.S. Navy Warships With Drone Swarms

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Apr 4, 2024

The Navy and Lockheed Martin recently conducted a "historic" test in which four AGM-158C Long Range Anti-Ship Missiles were in flight simultaneously.

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Four Stealthy AGM-158C Long-Range Anti-Ship Missiles Flew Together In “Historic” Test Four Stealthy AGM-158C Long-Range Anti-Ship Missiles Flew Together In “Historic” Test

Posted on Apr 4, 2024

The Navy has established a new forward-deployed MQ-4C detachment at NAS Sigonella in Italy.

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MQ-4C Triton Has Arrived In Europe, Could Impact Black Sea, Red Sea Operations MQ-4C Triton Has Arrived In Europe, Could Impact Black Sea, Red Sea Operations