Summary and Key Points: Jack Buckby, a New York-based defense analyst and British researcher, evaluates the looming “magazine depth” crisis as the U.S. Navy prepares to decommission its four ...

Battleships once ruled the seas, but they have since been replaced by aircraft carriers. The idea of returning to this paradigm has military experts concerned.

Blue Water Autonomy is developing a new naval vessel, in partnership with Damen Shipyards, ...

The USS Gerald R. Ford’s support of Middle East operations likely is showcasing and testing its cutting-edge technology and ...

The newest ship in the Navy, the USS Pierre, was commissioned Saturday in Panama City, Fla.: “Welcome to the fleet,” said Navy Secretary John Phelan, who gave the keynote address. Pierre is the 19th ...

When the United States Navy ships' hull designations first appeared in 1895, ships were referred to by class followed by their series numbers, such as "Battleship 7" or "Destroyer 17," with ...

It might sound old-fashioned, but the U.S. Navy does still have a few ships with wooden hulls, and the reason why actually makes a lot of sense.

The U.S. Navy has decided to step back from its Constellation-class frigate program in favor of faster-to-build vessels and a new, American-designed frigate. That means the cancellation of four ...

When you see videos of large Navy ships, floating fortresses cruising through the water carrying weapons and jets, it's hard to believe that a group of people somehow, somewhere came together to build ...

The Naval Academy held the Class of 2026 Surface Warfare Officer Ship Selection ceremony Thursday evening in Alumni Hall. Classmates, family and friends cheer for their midshipmen and bring signs to ...

On March 6, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) commissioned the fourth Hibiki-class auxiliary ocean surveillance ...