US Navy

U.S. Defense & Military Politics 4 days ago

Gulf shipping operations grind to halt near Iran; US quietly prepares for possible strike: 'Heightened risk'

Maritime intelligence warns of heightened risks for U.S.-flagged vessels in the Persian Gulf as Iran threatens an "immediate, all-out" response to any American military action.

U.S. 5 days ago

Chinese spies 'sham marriage' scandal exposes 'targeted' national security threat at major US base: expert

Former CIA operative warns alleged Navy sailor "sham marriage" scandal with Chinese nationals exposes serious national security threat.

Russia January 19

US veteran gets 5 years in Russian prison after authorities reportedly force him to dock with firearm onboard

U.S. Navy veteran Charles Wayne Zimmerman was sentenced to 5 years in Russian prison after allegedly failing to declare a firearm oboard his yacht in Sochi port.

Pentagon December 22

Trump unveils ‘Golden Fleet’ of Navy battleships, touts them as ‘more powerful than any' ever built

Trump administration elevates shipbuilding as critical national security priority amid warnings that China has 230 times U.S. naval production capacity.

Pentagon December 18

US military strikes narco-terrorist vessels in latest Eastern Pacific drug trafficking operation

U.S. forces kill five narco-terrorists in Eastern Pacific strike as Joint Task Force targets drug trafficking vessels in latest military operation.

Venezuelan Political Crisis December 14

US and Ukraine target 1,000-vessel 'dark fleet' smuggling sanctioned oil worldwide

A 1,000-strong "dark fleet" of rogue tankers evading sanctions has become a new target for the U.S. and Ukraine, according to a senior maritime intelligence analyst.

Pentagon December 12

Trump-backed military right to repair plan stripped from Congress' final defense bill

Congress dropped a bipartisan provision from Pentagon spending legislation that would have given the military right to repair equipment, drawing criticism from senators.

US Navy December 10

Navy secretary warns shipyards must ‘act like we’re at war’ as China’s AI-powered fleet races ahead

Navy secretary warns U.S. must prepare for conflict with wartime urgency as service launches office to slash weapons development timelines and fix delays.

Navy November 30

Secretary of the Navy says drug cartels are launching 'attack on the country' with narcotics

America deploys major naval assets against drug cartels while Navy secretary warns of China's growing fleet in new homeland defense operation launch.

Navy November 25

Navy sailor dies after rescuing 2 children from high surf in Hawaii waters

Florida sailor dies heroically saving two children from drowning in Hawaii's dangerous surf, making ultimate sacrifice to ensure kids reached safety.