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New Littoral Combat Ship Completes Acceptance Trials
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The future USS Indianapolis completed acceptance trials in Lake Michigan last month.
Heads of US and Chinese Navies Talk Miscalculation Amid US Leadership Shuffle
By Steven Stashwick
Admiral John Richardson holds last conference with Chinese counterpart before retiring.
US Navy Completes Hellfire Missile Tests on Littoral Combat Ship
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The weapon system is slated to go out on a ship deployment later this year.
US Navy’s Railgun Entering New Testing Phases
By Steven Stashwick
The prototype is being tested at advanced range and groundwork for at-sea testing is in place.
US Navy Accepts Delivery of New Littoral Combat Ship
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy accepted delivery of the future USS Cincinnati on June 21.
USS Ronald Reagan, JS Izumo Conduct Bilateral Exercises in South China Sea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
For the second time this month, the two flattops conducted naval drills in the contested waters.
US, Japan Aircraft Carriers Conduct Naval Exercise in South China Sea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. and Japanese carriers jointly participated in a number of naval drills to enhance interoperability between the two navies.
Russia Says US Cruiser Nearly Caused Collision in East China Sea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy has rejected the Russian characterization of the incident.
US Government Report Outlines Problems With Navy’s Zumwalt-Class Destroyers
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Multiple issues persist with the U.S. Navy’s Zumwalt-class guided missile destroyer program, according to a new U.S. government survey.
South China Sea: 2 US Navy Destroyers Conduct Freedom of Navigation Operation in Spratlys
By Ankit Panda
The U.S. Navy's latest freedom of navigation operation challenged excessive Chinese claims in the Spratlys.
US Navy Christens Third Zumwalt-Class Guided Missile Destroyer
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The future USS Lyndon B. Johnson was christened on April 27 at a shipyard in the northeastern United States.
2 US Navy Warships Transit Taiwan Strait Following Chinese Navy’s 70th Anniversary
By Ankit Panda
The transit also comes after the 40th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act.