U.S. Navy

President Trump is deeply involved in U.S. aircraft carrier designs, supporting potentially seismic changes that would increase construction costs and scramble build timelines. The president has specifically ordered a return to steam catapults on Ford-class aircraft carriers, which impacts the U.S. Navy.

The U.S. Navy is considering a major revamp of its new class of aircraft carriers to better align with desires expressed by President Trump. This internal review occurs as the White House also continues to wade into designs for naval warships.

The USS Abraham Lincoln is undergoing a record-setting deployment, raising concerns about morale and mental health among its crew. Experts note that the US Navy's pattern of extending deployments beyond recommended durations places stress on ships and sailors, leading to burnout. Crews have reported shortages in essential amenities, food, and hygiene products during these long periods away from port.

Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery warns that Russia may be providing China with submarine-quieting technology, which could weaken the U.S. Navy's critical advantage in undersea warfare amid heightened tensions over Taiwan. This alleged transfer of technology by Russian forces could help Beijing narrow its military gap. In response, the Chinese Embassy stated that military cooperation between China and Russia adheres to principles safeguarding international peace and urged for objective viewing.

Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery warns of an escalating partnership between Russia and China that could subvert U.S. military capabilities by providing Beijing with submarine quieting technology. This alleged transfer could erode a critical U.S. advantage in undersea warfare, complicating the ability to monitor Chinese submarines amidst rising tensions over Taiwan. The Chinese Embassy stated that such cooperation adheres to principles of non-confrontation and urged parties to view the situation objectively.

The United States has launched a "maximum pressure" campaign against Iran, employing economic sanctions through the Treasury Department and blockades by the U.S. Navy. This strategy is augmented by military measures, including air strikes targeting the IRGC. The goal is to inflict lasting damage on the regime's pursuit of regional domination, though diplomatic efforts have proven difficult due to Iranian defiance.

A Congressional Budget Office report estimates the Trump-class battleship program will cost $275 billion, with the first ship priced at $23.4 billion and subsequent units at $18 billion each. The program would produce 15 nuclear-powered battleships by 2056, the largest surface combatants since World War II, but faces challenges including increased shipyard tonnage demands and industry delays highlighted by the Government Accountability Office.

The US Navy awarded Saildrone a $16.3 million task order to expand operations of its Voyager unmanned surface vehicles in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific for counternarcotics missions. The USVs have supported drug interdiction efforts since 2023, including a recent seizure of $81 million in cocaine. The Trump administration's counternarcotics strategy includes military strikes against alleged drug-carrying vessels, with 66 strikes reported as of June 22.

A Miami Gardens police officer was arrested for domestic assault after allegedly threatening his girlfriend with a handgun, choking her, and attempting to dissuade her from cooperating with the investigation. The incident occurred during an argument in Opa-locka, and the officer was later taken into custody after voluntarily surrendering.

The US Navy is investing $76.6 billion in 14 new submarines, including five Columbia-class ballistic missile submarines and nine Virginia-class Block VI attack submarines, to address workforce needs and strengthen shipbuilding infrastructure. The funding aims to secure continuous production of these submarines amid delays and industrial base challenges.

Japan's JS Chokai destroyer successfully fired a Tomahawk cruise missile for the first time, part of a US-Japan collaboration to enhance long-range strike capabilities. Japan has purchased 400 Tomahawks, with deliveries expected to conclude next year.

The U.S. Navy awarded $76.6 billion in contracts to build 14 submarines, including five Columbia-class and nine Virginia-class vessels, emphasizing undersea superiority and nuclear triad recapitalization. The Columbia-class, replacing Ohio-class submarines, faces delays despite a 2020 start, while Virginia-class submarines continue replacing Los Angeles-class vessels.

Dr. Erica Schwartz's nomination to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advanced to the Senate floor after a 13-10 vote by the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. The confirmation hearing included questions about potential political interference in vaccine policy, with committee chair Sen. Bill Cassidy expressing initial dissatisfaction but later supporting her nomination. Schwartz, a former U.S. Navy physician and deputy surgeon general, would oversee the CDC amid controversies involving HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s vaccine-skeptical agenda.

The U.S. Navy awarded a $76.6 billion contract to Huntington Ingalls Industries and General Dynamics Electric Boat for building five Columbia-class and Virginia-class submarines. Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls, will play a significant role in this contract.

The U.S. Army conducted the first overseas test of its 'Hammer of the Gods' system, designed to disrupt enemy precision weapon navigation signals by scrambling GPS and positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) data. The maritime variant was tested off the U.S. West Coast during Project Convergence Capstone 6, involving the Army, Navy, Space Force, and other commands to enhance communication resilience in degraded environments.

The U.S. and Iran are both asserting control over the Strait of Hormuz, with the U.S. reimposing a blockade and claiming guardianship, while Iran's Revolutionary Guard denies U.S. interference. Both nations use their capabilities to influence the strait, which the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea designates as an international waterway requiring unimpeded passage.

The U.S. Navy awarded $76.6 billion in contracts for new Virginia and Columbia-class submarines. General Dynamics Electric Boat and Huntington Ingalls Industries' Newport News Shipbuilding will jointly build the submarines.

The U.S. Navy conducted its first live-fire training exercise using the Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Craft (GARC) uncrewed surface vessel during the Rim of the Pacific exercise. The GARC targeted the decommissioned USS Peleliu, which was sunk as part of a training exercise, marking a milestone in the Navy's development of unmanned naval technology.

The U.S. Navy is updating its policy for handling sailors under investigation for sexual assault. The changes aim to modify how these cases are managed during the investigation process.

The US Navy requires nearly 12,000 temporary beds during barracks renovations and increased recruiting, considering options like hotels, RVs, man-camps, and houseboats. The search for flexible housing aims to avoid disrupting naval operations, with challenges including redirected facilities funding to southern border operations and aging infrastructure.

The U.S. Navy's underwater demolition teams historically prepared for amphibious landings during the Pacific War by conducting reconnaissance, breaching obstacles, and clearing mines. Modern amphibious assaults are shifting to unmanned first waves, reducing risks previously borne by human teams who paved the way for marines and soldiers.

Carlyle acquired Secturion Systems, the first deal from its new defense-focused fund targeting medium-sized government-contracting companies. Secturion, which provides NSA-1 certified hardware encryption technology to the US Navy and Defense Logistics Agency, aligns with Carlyle’s strategy to invest in aerospace, defense, and supply-chain resiliency.

The US conducted its first sea-drone strike on an Iranian port, marking a new combat role for such technology in NATO operations. A top NATO commander emphasized the need for standardization to integrate sea drones across alliance forces, as the US Navy has recently expanded their use beyond surveillance to include offensive missions.

The U.S. Navy clarified that it has not changed its policy on releasing sailors' service records, reversing an initial statement that suggested restrictions. The confusion stemmed from a misinterpretation of a new policy targeting leadership biographies, not service histories, as confirmed by Navy and Pentagon officials.

An off-duty firefighter from Fort Mill, Marquis Robinson, saved Greg DeMarco after an accidental shooting at a Charlotte Jimmy John’s. DeMarco’s gun discharged while he was at the restaurant, injuring his arm, and Robinson used his EMT training to stop the bleeding and create a tourniquet before police arrived.

The U.S. Navy will no longer release sailors' service history information, citing security threats and harassment concerns. This decision aligns with broader press restrictions by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, including requiring reporters to be escorted by authorized personnel at the Pentagon.

Brazil's navy commander dismissed fears of a US invasion, citing longstanding cooperation between the two navies. The statement emphasizes decades of collaborative efforts between Brazil and the US in naval affairs.

The U.S. Navy announced it will no longer release sailors' service history to the press, citing security threats and harassment concerns. The policy, part of broader press access restrictions under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, has drawn criticism from legal experts for potentially violating the First Amendment and complicating media coverage of military personnel.

Steven Wills of the Center for Maritime Security argues against attributing blame to the US Navy for instability in the Strait of Hormuz. The op-ed challenges claims of a US naval 'failure' in the critical waterway near Iran.

The U.S. Navy is restricting press access to information about service members by no longer releasing details about sailors' service history. This marks another limitation on media access to military-related data.

The U.S. Navy will no longer release sailors' service history, expanding restrictions on press access driven by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The policy, cited as a response to security threats and harassment, removes public information about sailors' assignments, awards, and units, complicating media reporting on military personnel involved in news events.

The U.S. Navy will no longer release sailors' service history, citing security threats and harassment concerns. The policy change, part of broader press access restrictions under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, removes publicly available information about sailors' assignments, awards, and ranks, complicating media reporting on service members involved in news events.

An Ethiopian migrant in Minnesota allegedly shot and killed three property managers after being unable to cancel his parking contract. The dispute led to a fatal shooting at the apartment complex, with the suspect charged with three counts of second-degree murder.

The US Navy's Zumwalt-class destroyers are delayed in acquiring hypersonic missiles, with the GAO reporting a 24-month setback. The ships face challenges in establishing a credible combat role amid past issues of shifting missions, immature technologies, and rising costs.

BAE Systems unveiled a helmet-mounted display prototype called Project Intuity at the Farnborough Airshow to help pilots manage data from multiple sources and command drone swarms. The U.S. military is testing similar technologies, including Air Force pilots controlling Valkyrie drones and Navy F-35 pilots using tablets to operate uncrewed drones during training.

Retired U.S. Navy Adm. James Stavridis warned the U.S. to monitor Iran's actions in the Suez Canal, noting Iran is considering closing it using the Houthis. He highlighted the Suez Canal's high traffic and Iran's potential use of the Houthis to disrupt it.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth supports low-altitude military flyovers after a Navy Blue Angels jet flew over a crowded Florida beach, causing disruption. Hegseth and other Trump administration officials praised the maneuver despite calls for safety reviews and past criticism from aviation experts linking such flights to crashes.

Saronic, an autonomous vessel maker, will build Port Alpha, a $3 billion shipyard in Brownsville, Texas, capable of constructing large vessels and creating 10,000 jobs. The project, supported by state and local incentives, includes government grants and tax abatements, though it faced local opposition over the need for subsidies.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth continues to support low-altitude military flyovers after a Navy jet flew over a crowded Florida beach, causing disruption and sparking safety concerns. Trump administration officials praised the maneuver, while aviation experts criticized the military for excusing what they call reckless behavior linked to past crashes.

In 2028, a U.S. Navy unmanned undersea vehicle deployed near the Banda Sea requires urgent repairs in Yokosuka, Japan, a 15-day journey, while an unmanned surface vehicle faces delays in Singapore due to visa requirements for specialized technicians. These incidents highlight challenges in sustaining autonomous systems under the Navy’s 'Hedge Strategy' as the Fujian carrier strike group operates from China.