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Navy Carrier Commander Describes ‘First Combat Use’ Of New Weapons Against Houthis in Red Sea

Rear Admiral Kavon ‘Hak’ Hakimzadeh’s Carrier Strike Group 2 not only set the bar with its cutting-edge weapons systems but delivered a slew of combat “firsts” in the Red Sea, marking the debut of advanced tech like the AGM-154C JSOW and EA-18G Growler air-to-air engagements in live warfare.
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A formidable naval fleet cuts through the calm waters, a stark reminder of the growing tensions in the Indo-Pacific as global powers prepare for potential conflict.

China Has All Three Carriers at Sea in a Show of Force
USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, a symbol of U.S. naval power, sails through the open waters, fully equipped to project force and protect strategic interests worldwide.

Iranian Anti Ship Missiles Threaten US Aircraft Carriers

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China’s Type 075 amphibious assault ship may boast a powerful air-sea capability, but without 5th-gen vertical take-off jets like the F-35B, it falls short of matching the multi-domain prowess of America’s amphibious forces.

China’s Type 075 Amphibious Assault Ships vs US Navy America-Class

Navy Sep 24
The Russian Kilo-class submarine, known for its stealth and dubbed the "black hole," cruises silently through the sea, posing a formidable challenge to modern naval forces.

Attack Submarine War Analysis: US Navy Virginias vs Russian Kilo-Class

Navy Sep 20
The US Navy takes delivery of the future USS Robert E. Simanek. Image Credit: United States Navy

Navy Adds New Expeditionary Sea Base Ships for Maritime Combat in Pacific

Military Sep 18
The LPD 29 Amphibious Transport Dock, showcasing cutting-edge command and control capabilities, glides through the water ready to support Marine Corps air-ground operations and project power across the globe.

US Navy Accelerates Amphibious Warship Construction

Navy Sep 17
Future warfare may hinge on balancing AI-driven precision with human judgment to prevent machines like this from becoming a reality.

China Copies and Tries to Mirror US Manned-Unmanned Teaming Breakthroughs

Technology Sep 15
From the shadows, the sniper waits—silent, still, and lethal—ready to make the shot that could change the battlefield in an instant.

The Navy SEAL Sniper Training Program: 3 Months of Hell

US SOCOM Sep 13
The JDS Atago (DDG-177), a formidable Atago-class destroyer of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, showcases its advanced missile capabilities and multi-role combat systems, standing ready for modern naval warfare. Image Credit: Seaforces.org

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Navy Sep 09
The USS Laboon, proudly returning to port after months of intense maritime operations, stands as a testament to the strength and resilience of its crew.

How the Navy’s USS Laboon Destroyed 13 Houthi Drones and 6 Missiles

Navy Sep 06
Here, SEALs have boarded the USS Greeneville (SSN 772) during a fleet interoperability training exercise. Image Credit: Naval Special Warfare Group ONE, Petty Officer 1st Class Alex Smedegard

SEALs and Submarines Join Forces: Inside an Elite Navy Training Operation

Navy Aug 11
The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) sails through Pacific Ocean, 2020. (DVIDS)

Farewell to a Legend: The Ticonderoga Cruisers Depart After Decades of Service

Technology Jul 06
US Navy Seabees (Image source: DVIDS)

Can Do Crew: Meet the Seabees, the Navy’s Construction Champions

Military Jun 15
A US Navy Martin P6M Seamaster in flight, circa 1955. (Image source: Wikimedia Commons)

Soaring Dreams, Sunken Reality: The Rise and Fall of the P6M SeaMaster

Military History May 16
A lone submarine patrols the vast ocean. Original illustration by SOFREP.

China’s Silent Service Gets Loud: Grueling Training Revamps Submarine Force

World May 01
HIghland Systems' Kronos submarine (Image grab via X)

Ukraine’s “Batman” Sub Purported To Turn 180 Degrees Underwater at Full Speed

Ukraine Apr 30
C-2A Greyhound (Image source: DVIDS)

The Indispensable Greyhound: A Legacy of Delivering for the US Navy

World Apr 24
C-1A Trader (Image source: Wikimedia Commons)

Delivering the Goods: A Look Back at the Grumman C-1 Trader

World Apr 23
Pedicini, presumably before he was arrested and tried for espionage.

Third US Sailor This Year Undergoes Trial for Espionage

Apr 10