The US Navy is full speed ahead on building a laser fleetOperation Epic Fury may have strengthened the case for laser weapons, but the U.S. Navy’s dream of putting one on every ship may take longer than expected.By Jared Keller2 weeks ago
‘Engineering casualty’ knocks out electricity and propulsion on USS HigginsThe outage rendered the 300 sailors aboard the ship essentially sitting ducks as they were unable to control the destroyer’s movements for a time.By Claire Barrett5 weeks ago
3 sailors injured after fire breaks out aboard USS ZumwaltA fire broke out aboard the guided-missile destroyer as it was stationed pierside at a Mississippi shipyard.By Claire Barrett6 weeks ago
Navy to commission ship named after Medal of Honor recipientUSS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. will honor a Marine Corps veteran for his service during the Vietnam War.By Cristina Stassis3 months ago
US warship docks in Trinidad and Tobago, putting pressure on VenezuelaGovernment officials from the twin-island nation and the U.S. said the warship will remain in Trinidad until Thursday. 7 months ago
Venezuela says US Navy raided tuna boat in Caribbean as tensions risePersonnel from a U.S. warship boarded a Venezuelan tuna boat while it was sailing in Venezuelan waters, Venezuela’s foreign minister said. 9 months ago