The US has counter-mine ships homeported in the Middle East. Are they effective?
Some military and defense experts argue the Independence-class littoral combat ship equipped with the MCM mission package falls short of its predecessor.
By Riley Ceder
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US Navy taps Gecko Robotics to help remedy maintenance headaches
Gecko deploys AI and robotics on 18 ships assigned to the Navy’s U.S. Pacific Fleet
By J.D. Simkins
Sailors aboard USS Gerald R. Ford reportedly lost their beds amid fire
Some sailors are sleeping on floors and tables because of the damage.
By Riley Ceder
The US has several options to counter Iranian mines. These are some key assets.
The U.S. Navy decommissioned its only four minesweepers in the Middle East last year, but still maintains other counter-mine capabilities it can deploy.
By Riley Ceder
Trump asks ‘about 7′ countries for help to open the Strait of Hormuz
The president said he demanded about seven countries send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, but his appeals have brought no commitments.
By Sam Metz, Will Weissert, Julia Frankel and Cara Anna, AP
Navy unmanned vessel operators are now earning specialized badges
Unmanned warfare specialists can now earn the Craftmaster Insignia, a distinctive and rare device featuring a ship’s wheel and crossed anchors.
By Hope Hodge Seck