Latest "U.S. navy" stories

Navy aims for 75 ‘mission-capable’ surface ships amid readiness drive

The Navy will keep close tabs on ship readiness metrics to ensure at least 75 are combat credible on any given day and overall fleet readiness increases.

By Megan Eckstein

3 weeks ago

Senate backs big land transfer for NAS Fallon bombing range

The defense policy bill approved by Congress designates 872 additional square miles of land for the northern Nevada naval air training complex.

6 weeks ago

US Navy secretary sees no need to rush next-gen destroyer program

The industrial base is behind on destroyer deliveries, but SECNAV wants to continue the line "for a long period of time" instead of rushing to start DDG(X)

By Megan Eckstein

7 weeks ago

Navy hopes new funding model can cut sub maintenance delays by 2026

U.S. attack subs saw a combined 1,100 days of maintenance delays last year. The service thinks it can get near zero with a couple fundamental changes.

By Megan Eckstein

2 months ago

Pentagon test bed to ramp up development of hypersonics

The Multi-Service Advanced Capability Hypersonics Test Bed will create a new option for DoD agencies and universities as they validate new technology.

By Courtney Albon

3 months ago

Better weapons, complex training bolster US submarine force

Hypersonic missiles are coming to the newest Virginia-class subs starting in 2029.

By Megan Eckstein

3 months ago