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Naval Academy grads hope to walk on the moon with NASA team

Navy Lt. Cmdr. Kayla Barron and Marine Corps Lt. Col. Nicole Mann are among the 18 members of NASA's Artemis Team, and could be one of the first women to step on the moon.

By Katherine Fominykh, The (Annapolis, Md.) Capital Gazette via the AP

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New in 2021: Will 2021 see Marines hunting for subs?

Don’t be surprised if 2021 sees Marine looking under the ocean.

By Philip Athey

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Russia voices concern over new US submarine-launched nuclear weapon

A senior Russian diplomat raised concern Wednesday about the United States deploying a new submarine-launched nuclear weapon, saying the move signaled Washington's belief that it could wage a limited nuclear conflict.

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Spending deal would avoid shutdown, give $738B to defense

Congress has a long-awaited 2020 spending deal that contains a windfall for the Defense Department.

By Joe Gould

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This Nazi sub was sunk when its captain took a dump

Loose lips might sink ships, but expelling bloat can damn a boat.

By Jon Simkins

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Parade marking 70 years of Communist Party rule in China offers a glimpse into country’s military ambitions

A parade Tuesday by China’s secretive military will offer a rare look at its rapidly developing arsenal, including possibly a nuclear-capable missile that could reach the United States in 30 minutes, as Beijing gets closer to matching Washington and other powers in weapons technology.

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Inside the hunt for Eagle 56

Like many really good sea stories, naval historian Paul Lawton’s begins with shots of 100 proof whiskey chased down by bottles of Budweiser.

By Jon Simkins

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Report: Navy is under ‘cyber siege,’ national secrets leaking from the hull

A 57-page internal Navy review provided to the Wall Street Journal paints a dire picture regarding the cyber war already being waged.

By Kyle Rempfer

5 years ago

Syria campaign showcases Russia’s revived military might, says defense minister

The Russian military has commissioned more than 1,000 new aircraft and thousands of tanks in the past few years in a massive modernization effort amid tensions with the West, the nation’s defense minister said Monday.

5 years ago

US military wants to use genetically engineered life forms to track enemy subs

Researchers are looking at military uses for genetically modified sea creatures.

By Ryan Pickrell, Business Insider

5 years ago

Iran adds 2 mini submarines to naval fleet

Iran’s navy has acquired two new mini submarines designed for operations in shallow waters such as the Persian Gulf, the Iranian state TV reported on Thursday.

5 years ago

American doughboys in World War I depended on foreign weapons technology, US Navy might

The U.S. Navy was the best-prepared and best-equipped of all the country’s armed forces. For many years, it had been focusing much of its energy on preparing for a surface naval confrontation with Germany.

By David Longenbach, Pennsylvania State University

5 years ago

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Naval Academy grads hope to walk on the moon with NASA team

Navy Lt. Cmdr. Kayla Barron and Marine Corps Lt. Col. Nicole Mann are among the 18 members of NASA's Artemis Team, and could be one of the first women to step on the moon.

New in 2021: Will 2021 see Marines hunting for subs?

Don’t be surprised if 2021 sees Marine looking under the ocean.

Russia voices concern over new US submarine-launched nuclear weapon

A senior Russian diplomat raised concern Wednesday about the United States deploying a new submarine-launched nuclear weapon, saying the move signaled Washington's belief that it could wage a limited nuclear conflict.

Spending deal would avoid shutdown, give $738B to defense

Congress has a long-awaited 2020 spending deal that contains a windfall for the Defense Department.

This Nazi sub was sunk when its captain took a dump

Loose lips might sink ships, but expelling bloat can damn a boat.

Parade marking 70 years of Communist Party rule in China offers a glimpse into country’s military ambitions

A parade Tuesday by China’s secretive military will offer a rare look at its rapidly developing arsenal, including possibly a nuclear-capable missile that could reach the United States in 30 minutes, as Beijing gets closer to matching Washington and other powers in weapons technology.

Inside the hunt for Eagle 56

Like many really good sea stories, naval historian Paul Lawton’s begins with shots of 100 proof whiskey chased down by bottles of Budweiser.

Report: Navy is under ‘cyber siege,’ national secrets leaking from the hull

A 57-page internal Navy review provided to the Wall Street Journal paints a dire picture regarding the cyber war already being waged.

Syria campaign showcases Russia’s revived military might, says defense minister

The Russian military has commissioned more than 1,000 new aircraft and thousands of tanks in the past few years in a massive modernization effort amid tensions with the West, the nation’s defense minister said Monday.

US military wants to use genetically engineered life forms to track enemy subs

Researchers are looking at military uses for genetically modified sea creatures.

Iran adds 2 mini submarines to naval fleet

Iran’s navy has acquired two new mini submarines designed for operations in shallow waters such as the Persian Gulf, the Iranian state TV reported on Thursday.

American doughboys in World War I depended on foreign weapons technology, US Navy might

The U.S. Navy was the best-prepared and best-equipped of all the country’s armed forces. For many years, it had been focusing much of its energy on preparing for a surface naval confrontation with Germany.

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