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US Navy Orders 20 New Anti-Submarine Warfare Planes
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The contract covers 16 new aircraft for the U.S. Navy and four aircraft for the Royal Australian Air Force.
Singapore: US Navy Littoral Combat Ship Out of Action After Gear Damage
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A Littoral Combat Ship has been sidelined for an indefinite time in Singapore because of machinery damage.
US and Japan Hold Naval Drills off Guam
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The annual bilateral naval exercise began on January 20 off the coast of Guam.
Iranian Navy Holds US Navy Sailors in the Persian Gulf
By Ankit Panda
10 U.S. sailors were detained by the Iranian Navy on Tuesday after entering Iran's territorial waters.
US Navy Wants New Missile for Littoral Combat Ship by End of 2016
By Franz-Stefan Gady
However, no decision on what new missile system to purchase has been made yet, according to a U.S. Navy admiral.
What If Japan Had Won The Battle of Midway?
By Benjamin David Baker
One of the most decisive battles of the Second World War could have ended up very differently. Be glad it didn’t though.
US Navy: China and Russia ‘Focused on Taking the Lead’
By Franz-Stefan Gady
In a new document, the Chief of Naval Operations outlines challenges the U.S. Navy will be facing in the 21st century.
Everything You Wanted to Know About the USS Lassen's FONOP in the South China Sea
By Ankit Panda
U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter finally comes out with a comprehensive account of the USS Lassen's FONOP.
US Navy’s Fleet of Littoral Combat Ships Will Be Cut to 40 Vessels
By Franz-Stefan Gady
U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter wants to save money to purchase more fighter jets and missiles for the Navy.
China Tests New Hypersonic Weapon
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China has conducted yet another test of a hypersonic glide vehicle designed to defeat U.S. missile defenses.
Next US Navy South China Sea Freedom of Navigation Operation: Mischief Reef
By Ankit Panda
The U.S. Navy will likely sail within 12 nautical miles of Mischief Reef soon.
Will the United States Base 2 Aircraft Carriers in Japan?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A new study suggests that basing more ships overseas will help the overstretched U.S. Navy meet its global commitments.