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New US Navy task group taps destroyers to focus on countering Russian undersea threat

The task group will have Atlantic fleet destroyers focused on training in theater undersea warfare — and, importantly, able to respond to threats at the drop of a hat.

By Diana Stancy Correll and Megan Eckstein

17 months ago

Navy’s new destroyer, damaged in a 2019 collision, heads to its homeport in Florida

The Arleigh Burke class destroyer Delbert D. Black was damaged in an accident in 2019 when a Norwegian-flagged vessel struck a barge that subsequently struck the ship, causing delays to the construction and about $31 million in damage.

By Navy Times staff

2 years ago

Navy sends second message to Moscow this month

The U.S. Navy has sent another warship to the Black Sea.

By Mark D. Faram

4 years ago

Navy ID’s 5th Fleet sailor killed in training accident

Navy officials have confirmed the identity of a sailor from the guided-missile destroyer Jason Dunham who was killed July 8 during small boat operations in 5th Fleet.

By Mark D. Faram

5 years ago

Congress passes $1.3 trillion budget measure, finally resolving FY18 budget fights

The budget contains $700 billion for defense spending for fiscal 2018, plus another $185.4 billion for the Department of Veterans Affairs.

By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould

5 years ago

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