Latest "5th fleet" stories

Navy surface drone fires its first missile during Middle East exercise

The mini missile fire was part of an exercise by a unit working to develop the Navy's drone and artificial intelligence technologies.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

3 weeks ago

Navy ‘tracks’ Iranian ships with unmanned systems in Strait of Hormuz

U.S. Central Command claims that Iran has attacked or seized approximately 20 vessels since 2021.

By Diana Stancy Correll

7 weeks ago

More Marines, sailors operating in Red Sea amid tensions with Iran

The increased presence of sailors and Marines aims to de-escalate tensions caused by Iran’s harassment and seizures of merchant vessels.

By Diana Stancy Correll

4 months ago

Navy officers provide medical aid at Pablo Picasso Museum

Ensigns Matthew Hedish and Michael Johnson were in the museum's cafe when they noticed a man in distress.

By Diana Stancy Correll

4 months ago

Navy investigating grounding of cargo ship in Bahrain

No personnel were injured, and there was no operational impact.

By Diana Stancy Correll

5 months ago

US and allied naval commanders in Mideast transit Strait of Hormuz

The Mideast-based chiefs of the U.S., British and French navies have transited the Strait of Hormuz aboard an American warship.

By Jon Gambrell, AP

6 months ago

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