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Ford carrier strike group deploys amid Middle East tensions

The U.S. was already planning to deploy the carrier Gerald R. Ford when U.S. warplanes bombed three Iranian sites early Sunday to support Israel’s goals.

3 weeks ago

Navy uses 3-D printing to manufacture destroyer parts

The 3-D printing process reduced the manufacturing time of one part, which traditionally takes nearly a year to produce, by 80%.

By Zita Ballinger Fletcher

3 weeks ago

Army investigating allegations Rangers fired blank rounds at civilians

“This is unacceptable because there are so many real mass shootings going on in America each year,” one witness said. “You can’t be joking about it.”

8 weeks ago

Trump signs shipbuilding order as Navy leaders call for 381-ship fleet

The new policy aims to revitalize a U.S. shipbuilding industry that has fallen well behind production levels of its rivals from Beijing.

By Riley Ceder, Zita Ballinger Fletcher and J.D. Simkins

3 months ago

Navy League urges rapid expansion of battle fleet for future wars

The nonprofit is asking lawmakers to bolster the Navy's fleet of battle force ships in preparation for long-term and large-scale wars.

By Nikki Wentling

5 months ago

Navy shipbuilding plan would cost $1 trillion over the next 30 years

The Navy's plan for its future fleet would require $1 trillion and a drastic increase in productivity at the nation's shipyards.

By Nikki Wentling

6 months ago