Latest "U.S. navy" stories

Assault amphibious vehicles transit toward land Aug. 15, 2019, after exiting the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) in the Gulf of Aden.

Lawmakers decry US Navy’s plan to decommission aging amphibious ships

Sen. Dan Sullivan accused the Navy of blowing off last year's law requiring a fleet of at least 31 amphibious warships, amid plans to retire three early.

By Megan Eckstein

2 months ago

White House asks for $11 billion more for Navy, Marine Corps spending

Documents published by OMB offer an early look at the services' budget requests ahead of the Pentagon's rollout next week.

By Courtney Albon

3 months ago

China’s neighbors seek expanded partnerships with US to deter, defend

The Pentagon’s efforts to improve U.S. force posture in the Pacific have yielded a flurry of major agreements, with allies motivated by China's behavior.

3 months ago

Congress must restore order to the Navy’s amphibious ship program

If the relocated Marines are no longer in position to engage enemy ships or missiles, they become irrelevant.

By Maj. Gen. Christopher Owens (ret.)

4 months ago

US Navy more certain of role for medium surface drones following tests

Success with small USVs made the Navy rethink more expensive medium ones. But success with medium USVs in 2022 has secured their future in the fleet.

By Megan Eckstein

5 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

7 months ago