Two US counter-mine ships based in the Middle East are now in Singapore, Navy saysThe USS Santa Barbara and USS Tulsa, which are homeported in Bahrain, arrived in Singapore this week. By Riley Ceder4 days ago
The Pentagon wants to field laser weapons at scale within 3 yearsAmid waves of Iranian drone attacks, the U.S. Defense Department is pushing to finally field high-energy laser weapons in the next 36 months.By Jared Keller5 days ago
Iran war is not delaying US weapons shipments to Taiwan, officials sayThe Iran war has not delayed shipments of weapons to Taiwan, Trump administration officials said Tuesday, despite the demands of the intense air campaign.By Patricia Zengerle and Michael Martina, Reuters6 days ago
The US Navy decommissioned Middle East minesweepers last year. Here’s what they did.Four Avenger-class mine countermeasure ships stationed in Bahrain were decommissioned in 2025 after each serving for over 30 years.By Riley Ceder11 days ago
Select naval flight officers, aviators eligible for $120,000 retention bonusTAR naval aviators and naval flight officers with the rank of commander who have screened for aviation milestone command are eligible for the bonus.By Cristina Stassis12 days ago
Coast Guard rescue swimmer dies from injuries sustained during maritime missionPetty Officer Tyler Jaggers died Thursday from injuries he sustained while responding to a distressed mariner.By Cristina Stassis2 weeks ago