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Newport News Shipbuilding’s Norfolk campus signifies innovation and efficiency, boosting naval capabilities and local economies.
Despite its surface fleet’s limitations, Russia’s advanced submarine classes like the Yasen and Borei present a formidable undersea threat, rivaling U.S. dominance with cutting-edge quieting technologies and nuclear capabilities that demand serious attention.
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.
With the world’s focus drawn to Israel and Lebanon, China might see this as a strategic opportunity to step up pressure on Taiwan, especially with all three of its aircraft carriers now at sea and US naval assets stretched thin in the Middle East.
Delays and cost overruns in the Columbia-class subs could weaken US defense and drain the budget. Can the Navy turn things around in time?
Discover the world’s 7 biggest aircraft carriers, from the US to China, and how these massive vessels shape global military power!
Times like this. Times when things don’t make sense. We all tend to reflect, or at least ponder, on the what, who, when and how. But it’s the WHY that seems to elude us.
Iranian long-range cruise missiles like the Soumar and Hoveizeh may pose a real threat to U.S. Navy carriers in the region, but thanks to advanced layered defenses like electronic warfare, laser systems, and the NIFC-CA, the Navy remains confident in its ability to neutralize these threats and project power wherever needed.
In the Teams, trust isn’t given with a Trident; it’s earned by being the guy who always shows up, always grinds, and always has your brothers’ backs—no excuses, no shortcuts.
Ukraine’s deployment of unmanned surface vessels (USVs) off the coast of Odessa has not only bolstered its coastal defense capabilities but also delivered key offensive advantages, including successful kamikaze drone attacks on Russian warships, reshaping the balance of power in the region’s maritime conflict.
The Navy’s $9.6B contract to build new amphibious ships addresses critical fleet gaps while Congress monitors cost and technical risks.
The “Ships for America Act” aims to revitalize US shipbuilding, reduce reliance on foreign production, and boost national security.