Tag: U.S. Navy

Ukrainian icebreaker Noosfera delivered cargo to British Rothera Station for the first time

Arctic&AntarcticApril 2, 2026

The National Antarctic Scientific Centre has strengthened its cooperation with the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) in the areas of logistics and science development

Wah Kwong and Bureau Veritas deliver first SMART “Augmented Ship” in newbuild series

NewBuildsApril 2, 2026

Classed by BV, the Frontier Venture has been assigned the SMART (H1,M1,EnE3,MH3) notations, recognizing its enhanced capabilities in machinery health monitoring and energy efficiency optimization.

Royal Navy and USCG Team Up for Anti-Narcotics Effort

NavyJanuary 23, 2019

The Royal Navy auxiliary RFA Mounts Bay has embarked a U.S. Coast Guard sniper squadron and a law enforcement boarding team

Bath Iron Works Wins Contract for Fifth DDG 51 Destroyer

NavyDecember 25, 2018

The U.S. Navy has awarded General Dynamics Bath Iron Works a contract to build a fifth DDG 51 destroyer as part of the multi-year award announced in September

Navy nanosatellite launch delayed for further inspection

NavyNovember 20, 2018

A U.S. Navy ultra-high frequency nanosatellite designed for polar communications scheduled for launch from Vandenberg Air Force Base was delayed Monday for further inspection

U.S. Navy Christens Expeditionary Fast Transport Puerto Rico

NavyNovember 12, 2018

The U.S. Navy christened its newest Expeditionary Fast Transport, the future USNS Puerto Rico (T-EPF 11) on Saturday.

The Heritage Foundation: The U.S. Navy Needs 400 Ships

NavyOctober 29, 2018

Thomas Callender, a Senior Research Fellow for Defense Programs at The Heritage Foundation, has released a report saying the U.S. needs a 400-ship Navy in order to win in conflict.

U.S. Navy Christens Two Submarines

NavyOctober 22, 2018

The U.S. Navy christened the future USS Delaware (SSN 791) and the future USS Vermont (SSN 792) in separate ceremonies on Saturday.

U.S. Navy R&D Center Closed by Hurricane Michael

NavyOctober 18, 2018

Hurricane Michael took a heavy toll on the USAF's Tyndall Air Force Base at Panama City, Florida, as has been well-publicized in the media.

U.S. Navy Commissions Submarine USS Indiana

NavyOctober 1, 2018

The U.S. Navy commissioned its newest fast attack submarine, the future USS Indiana (SSN 789), on Saturday at the Navy Port at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Port Canaveral, Florida.