Navy Opens Up Combat Awards for Actions in Red Sea, Gulf of Aden
The Navy has designated the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden as two new locations for combat awards, according to a service message released Wednesday.…
Former Diplomat: Middle East on the Edge of Political, Social Implosion
One of the Middle East’s foremost diplomats warned the region remains on the precipice of implosion — split along sectarian,…
USS Mason Fired 3 Missiles to Defend From Yemen Cruise Missiles Attack
CORRECTION: A previous version of this post used the incorrect name for one of the U.S. missiles used in the engagement…
Mesa Verde, Navy P-8 Arrive in Haiti To Support Relief Effort; Iwo Jima To Arrive This Week
Amphibious transport dock USS Mesa Verde (LPD-19) is in Haiti today and amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) is…
Destroyer USS Mason Unsuccessfully Attacked From Yemen
The guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG-87) was unsuccessfully attacked with two missiles fired from Yemen on Sunday, Pentagon officials told…
Repaired Zumwalt Leaves Early for Baltimore Commissioning
The first in a trio of guided missile destroyer will arrive in Baltimore today ahead of a commissioning ceremony this…
DoN Grapples With Need For Rapid Prototyping Amid Congressional Concerns
MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. – The Department of the Navy is working with Congress to gain support and trust…
Columbia Class Milestone B Decision Set For November After Shipyard Deep Dive This Week
Navy and Pentagon acquisition officials this week spent a day at General Dynamics Electric Boat in Connecticut and Rhode Island,…
Marines, Soldiers Arrive In Haiti As Navy Ships Prepare For Potential Hurricane Response Mission
More than 420 Marines on two Navy ships are preparing to head to the Caribbean if called upon to respond…
Navy Awards $101M To Electric Boat To Build SSBN Missile Tubes; UK Enters Manufacturing Phase On Successor-Class
The U.S. Navy and U.K. Royal Navy’s replacement ballistic missile submarine programs both took steps forward this week, with the…
More Room For Top Gun: Navy Wants to Triple Nevada Training Ranges
As the fleet evolves with more high-tech tactical aircraft and longer-range strike weapons, the Navy’s air training ranges in the…