US briefly deploys warships after Chinese military ships’ collision
The U.S. Navy destroyer Higgins and littoral combat ship Cincinnati were shadowed by a Chinese navy ship, but no incidents were reported.
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Navy Adm. Brad Cooper takes over at CENTCOM
Navy Adm. Brad Cooper will take over for U.S. Army Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, who led Operation Rough Rider and Midnight Hammer at U.S. CENTCOM.
How the New Zealand Navy plans to fix its sailor and ship shortfalls
“We have lost significant flexibility,” said Rear Adm. David Proctor, “and we have lost the ability to undertake a number of concurrent activities.”
New in 2023: Here comes the first-ever surface drone fleet
Over the past year or so, Task Force 59 has operated surface drones in U.S. 5th Fleet waters for more than 25,000 hours.
Year in review: Top stories from 2022
SpaceX foils a Russian attack, the U.S. Army awards a massive helicopter contract, the Pentagon suspends F-35 deliveries and more!
Army veteran tasked with getting Navy shipbuilder back in shape
Army veteran Charles F. Krugh, president of Bath Iron Works, took over the Maine shipyard seven months ago.
Could the LCS fleet be getting a new mission?
A provision in the FY23 defense bill calls on U.S. Southern Command to study the feasibility of permanently assigning LCSs to the combatant command.
US Navy declares full-rate production for Marine Corps’ CH-53K helo
The Navy declared the Marines' CH-53K heavy lift helicopter ready for full-rate production, allowing the Marines to buy 21 a year in the coming years.
Fincantieri CEO talks US frigates, vision for Europe’s naval sector
The building of new U.S. Navy frigates in Wisconsin is about to get more efficient thanks to the introduction of techniques used to make cruise ships.
With three prototypes in hand, Marines ready for recon vehicle testing
The Marine Corps will test three options for its Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle in early 2023, now that all competitors have turned in their vehicles.
Congress is building a stronger fleet than the Navy
Lawmakers expect candor from Navy leaders about how their budgets impact their ability to build the fleet we need.
