USNS Carson City Proves EPFs Can Conduct MCM Work, Handle Harsh North Atlantic Weather
The Navy continues to expand its uses for the Expeditionary Fast Transport class of ships, as USNS Carson City (T-EPF-7)…
Navy’s Knifefish Unmanned Mine Hunter Passes Sea Acceptance Testing
The Navy’s Knifefish unmanned undersea vehicle, a key component of the Littoral Combat Ship’s mine-hunting capability, successfully completed sea acceptance…
Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center’s Role Evolving as Warfare Advocate, Trainer
When the U.S. Navy conducted strikes on Syrian targets last month, the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC)…
LCS Mission Package Testing on Track to Support IOC Dates in 2019, 2021
Navy testing of its Littoral Combat Ship mission package technologies is on track for two warfare mission packages to reach…
USNI News Video: Sea Base USS Lewis B. Puller Finding Its Way in 5th Fleet
ABOARD EXPEDITIONARY SEA BASE USS LEWIS B. PULLER – U.S. 5th Fleet is experimenting with one of the Navy’s newest…
Top Stories 2017: U.S. Navy Acquisition and Maintenance
USNI News polled its writers, naval analysts and service members on what they consider the most important military and maritime…
CNO Adm. Richardson Wants More Exercises with Foreign Navies in 2018
The Navy’s top admiral told sailors in the Pacific area of operations to expect more combined exercises in 2018.…
Spencer Names First Ship as SECNAV After Vietnam War Marine Miguel Keith
Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer has named the first ship in his terms after a Marine Medal of…
Mine Countermeasures Evolving Towards Mix-And-Match Capabilities, Personnel
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The Navy is trending towards a mix-and-match set of people, platforms and sensors to detect and destroy mines,…
Multinational Mine Warfare Exercise Begins Off South Korea
The Multinational Mine Warfare Exercise (MN MIWEX) kicked off Sunday off the coast of South Korea, following a conference with…