France moves aircraft carrier to Red Sea with eye on Hormuz mission
France on Wednesday deployed its carrier strike group to the Red Sea as part of planning for a potential mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz.
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France moves carrier into Red Sea ahead of potential Hormuz mission
President Emmanuel Macron has said any multinational initiative to secure the strait would only happen once the hottest phase of the conflict subsides.
Pakistan’s first Chinese submarine set to boost naval capability
China’s defense supplies play key role in Pakistan’s military modernization, as both countries nurture a close partnership with an eye on India.
Pentagon assures safe passage through Strait of Hormuz despite presence of mines
The guarantee follows a security warning from U.S. Naval Forces Central Command to vessels on Monday about the presence of mines in the strait.
US military accompanies commercial carrier through Strait of Hormuz
The shipping company Maersk said the transit of its Alliance Fairfax was completed without incident and that all crew were safe and unharmed.
Career submariner selected to perform duties of under secretary of the Navy
Retired Navy Capt. William Toti is filling in as the Navy’s No. 2 civilian.
US Navy turns to AI firm Domino for options to counter Iranian mines
The core of Domino’s pitch - and the Navy’s wager - is speed.
US combatant chiefs want more amphibious ready groups, Marine commandant says
The four-star officers who lead U.S. military commands have all requested the support of amphibious ready groups and Marine Expeditionary Units.
US Navy to extend service life of amphibious assault ship USS Wasp by 5 years
The service completed a study of Wasp-class amphibious assault ships and is currently conducting another on amphibious dock landing ships.
Navy releases list of ships it plans to inactivate this year
The service intends to remove 14 vessels from its fleet.
‘Alpha’ troops and more ships: Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao outlines vision for service
In one of his first public addresses as acting Navy secretary, Hung Cao said he didn't need "cross-dressers" or "leaf eaters" in the service.
India races to boost conventional, nuclear submarine combat punch
The induction of a third SSBN brings the number of such boats to three, enabling the deployment of a continuous at-sea nuclear counterstrike force.
Massive frigate buy from Japan jolts Australian warship program
Hughes explained the aim is to have as few Australianized changes as possible, because that “would delay the delivery of the ship.”
Three’s company: Trio of US carriers operating in Middle East for first time in decades
Three U.S. aircraft carriers are operating in Central Command's area of responsibility for the first time since 2003.
US Navy is reviewing cost of future Ford-class carriers to ensure they ‘make sense’
The service is looking at how superior Ford-class carriers are to Nimitz-class carriers, said the recently ousted Navy Secretary John Phelan.
US Marine Corps, Navy join forces to combat insufficient amphibious fleet size
The two services will work together to boost the country's amphibious fleet size and availability after the readiness rate of its ships dropped in 2025.
John Phelan out as Navy secretary, Pentagon says
The Pentagon provided no reason for the move.