Latest "U.S. navy" stories

US Navy may accelerate investments to extend some Ohio subs’ lives

The Navy is considering extending the lives of a few Ohio-class submarines in fiscal 2025 to hedge against any delays as the Columbia class is built.

By Megan Eckstein

2 days ago

Search suspended for 3 people aboard Navy contractor’s downed plane

The Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force and Customs and Border Protection searched unsuccessfully for the three people aboard the aircraft that crashed Wednesday.

10 days ago

Why the US Navy needs dedicated command ships

Suggestions that there is no need for a sea-based battle staff platform fly in the face of Cold War and recent history.

By Steven Wills

4 weeks ago

US Navy aims to field manned-unmanned fleet within 10 years

Several leaders at the Sea-Air-Space conference presented updates on key unmanned programs. Here are the highlights.

By Megan Eckstein

6 weeks ago

Lawmakers decry US Navy’s plan to decommission aging amphibious ships

Sen. Dan Sullivan accused the Navy of blowing off last year's law requiring a fleet of at least 31 amphibious warships, amid plans to retire three early.

By Megan Eckstein

7 weeks ago

US Navy prioritizes ‘game-changing’ rearming capability for ships

Reloading a vertical launching system is a challenging maneuver, given the crane must hold missile canisters vertically, while slowly lowering explosives.

By Megan Eckstein

8 weeks ago