Taiwan’s Defense Ministry says China sent four balloons over the island, three of which passed near a key air force base. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said he would boost national defenses to cope with what he called an unprecedented U.S.-led confrontation. While underway, the submarine steamed nearly 36,000 nautical miles and conducted port calls in Grøtsund, Norway, and Rota, Spain. Sailors in the information systems technician rating on submarines will convert into new ratings to facilitate “mastery” in one area of expertise. North Korea claimed Wednesday to have successfully placed a spy satellite into orbit with its third launch attempt this year. The Navy will open more submarine crews to women in the coming years. The sailors will specialize in communications, network security and electronic warfare. The Eisenhower’s presence in the region marks the first time a carrier has operated in Central Command’s area of responsibility since 2021. South Korea's top spy agency said the amount would last Moscow's forces about two months in Ukraine, according to a lawmaker briefed on the assessment. The submarine Hyman G. Rickover is the second to be named after the admiral known as the father of the nuclear Navy. Load More