SOFREP History: USS Thresher’s Technological Marvel and Its Fatal End
The sinking of the USS Thresher remains one of the most significant submarine tragedies in US Navy history, sixty years later.
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The sinking of the USS Thresher remains one of the most significant submarine tragedies in US Navy history, sixty years later.
Japan’s pursuit of railgun technology with the help of US contractors could boost its defense capabilities and serve as a valuable asset.
A U.S. Navy Sailor signals to personnel directing aircraft on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz
The US and Israel have partnered to acquire dozens of the latest GE T408 turboshaft engines for the CH-53K heavy-lift cargo helicopter fleet.
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The USS Hopper follows the USS Kansas City somewhere in the Pacific Ocean.
Leonardo DRS recently introduced its next-gen power conversion technology, providing “reliable electrical power” for US Navy ships.
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The US Navy is investing $651 million in Raytheon Missiles & Defense (RMD) to equip its entire surface fleet with the next-generation SPY-6 radar system, providing unparalleled surveillance capability against incoming enemy missiles and planes, and bolstering the country’s naval power against potential adversaries.
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A US Navy “green shirt” gives a safety briefing on the flight deck of the USS Ronald Reagan.
Since their introduction in the mid-2000s, the Navy’s littoral combat ships have encountered numerous technical issues and design flaws.