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The White House has formally registered its opposition to a move by Congress to block work on the nuclear-powered Trump class battleship unless the U.S. Navy provides assurances that key weapon systems are “sufficiently mature.”
U.S. Navy

Congress’ Proposed Trump Class Battleship Program Guardrails Met With White House Pushback

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jul 23, 2026

Helicopter take centerstage in Navy sinkex in the pacific.
Sea

Helicopters Just Took Center Stage In Rim Of The Pacific Sinking Exercises

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Jul 23, 2026

The U.S. Navy is pumping $70 million into the development of a surface-launched version of CoAspire's Rapidly Adaptable Affordable Cruise Missile-Extended Range (RAACM-ER) cruise missile.
Anti-Ship Cruise Missile

Navy Picks RAACM-ER Low-Cost Cruise Missile For Program To Help Arm Allies (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jul 22, 2026

The Navy is looking for a drone-launching mothership for the SOUTHCOM region.
U.S. Navy

Mothership Sought By Navy For Southern Command Operations

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jul 22, 2026

TWZ’s weekly carrier tracker monitoring America’s flattop fleet, including deployed Carrier Strike Groups (CSG) and Amphibious Ready Groups (ARG), using publicly available open-source information.
Carrier Tracker

Where Are The Aircraft Carriers: July 20, 2026

By Ian Ellis-Jones

Posted on Jul 20, 2026

The U.S. is sending more aircraft to the Middle East amid increasing fighting with Iran.
U.S. Navy

U.S.-Iran Fight Heats Up With Mutual Strikes On Infrastructure Targets

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jul 17, 2026

The U.S. Navy expects the stealth destroyer USS Zumwalt, with its new launchers for Intermediate-Range Conventional Prompt Strike (IRCPS) hypersonic missiles, to be formally returned to service by September.
U.S. Navy

USS Zumwalt Set To Return To Fleet After Long Anticipated Hypersonic Missile Upgrade

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jul 17, 2026

Saronic, the company that made the first sea drones ever to be used by the U.S. as weapons, announced plans to build a massive new shipyard in Texas
U.S. Navy

Drone Ship Maker Saronic Announces New $3B Shipyard In Texas Capable of Building 850-Foot Vessels

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jul 17, 2026

A very large and interesting-looking vessel is taking shape at a shipyard in southeastern China. What can be seen of it so far points strongly to it being the largest naval resupply ship anywhere in the world.
People's Liberation Army Navy (China)

China Is Building A Monster Supply Ship For Its Carrier Groups

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jul 17, 2026

South Korea used anti-drone netting in a recent training exercise.
U.S. Marine Corps

South Korea Used Anti-Drone Netting During Recent Logistics Exercise

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jul 16, 2026

The U.S. Navy is envisioning a future force of carrier-based uncrewed aircraft capable of attacking enemy forces at least 1,000 nautical miles away from the ship.
U.S. Navy

Navy Wants 1,000 Mile Combat Radius For Carrier Based Tactical Drone Fleets

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jul 16, 2026

Here is the U.S. Navy Fleet operating in the Middle East.
U.S. Navy

Here Are The U.S. Navy Warships Available To Support The Blockade Of Iran

By Ian Ellis-Jones

Posted on Jul 15, 2026

First full day of new blockade on Iranian ports erupts into waves of new attacks.
U.S. Navy

First Full Day Of Resumed U.S. Blockade On Iranian Ports Erupts In New Attacks (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jul 15, 2026

TWZ’s weekly carrier tracker monitoring America’s flattop fleet, including deployed Carrier Strike Groups (CSG) and Amphibious Ready Groups (ARG)
Carrier Tracker

Where Are The Aircraft Carriers: July 13, 2026

By Ian Ellis-Jones

Posted on Jul 14, 2026

A robotic boat glides through the darkness, reaches an occupied shoreline, and releases an armed ground robot that rolls inland to fight without a single soldier setting foot on the beach. While this sounds like a scene from a future war, it recently played out in southern Ukraine, reflecting Kyiv’s rapid embrace of uncrewed systems as it seeks to counter Russia's invasion. Described as the first of its kind anywhere in the world, the operation took place on the Russian-occupied Kinburn Spit in Ukraine's southern Mykolaiv region, according to Ukraine’s 123rd Separate Territorial Defense Brigade, which carried it out on an unspecified recent date.
Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs)

Ukraine Lands Armed Robot Ashore In Russian-Held Territory Via Drone Boat

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Jul 13, 2026

The U.S. used kamikaze drones boats for the first time in combat.
Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs)

Kamikaze Drone Boats Used By U.S. In Combat For The First Time (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jul 13, 2026

The U.S. Navy is evaluating new ways to ensure it can still conduct carrier landing touch-and-go training, at least in the virtual realm, as it moves ahead with plans to replace its T-45 Goshawk fleet.
U.S. Navy

Carrier Qualifications Still Happening For A Few Navy Fighter Pilots In Training

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jul 10, 2026

The U.S. Navy's Nimitz class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln has been underway for 210 straight days – well over half a year – in support of Operation Epic Fury and the subsequent blockade of Iran.
U.S. Navy

Supercarrier USS Abraham Lincoln Passes 200 Consecutive Days At Sea Mark

By Ian Ellis-Jones

Posted on Jul 9, 2026

Apparently for the first time, an image has appeared showing a Chinese J-15T carrier-based fighter launching while carrying four anti-ship missiles. The photo offers the clearest indication so far that China’s rapidly evolving carrier force is overcoming one of its longstanding operational constraints: getting heavily loaded strike fighters airborne from its flattops.
People's Liberation Army Navy (China)

Chinese J-15 Fighter Seen Launching From A Carrier With Four Anti-Ship Missiles For First Time

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Jul 9, 2026

A Tomahawk cruise missile flies toward Iraq after being launched from the AEGIS guided missile cruiser USS San Jacinto March 25, 2003 in the Red Sea.
R/UGM-109 Tomahawk

Germany To Buy Ground-Launched Tomahawk Missiles

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Jul 9, 2026

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Porter (DDG 78), front, USS Donald Cook (DDG 75), USS Carney (DDG 64) and USS Ross (DDG 71) are moored at Naval Station Rota, Spain.
U.S. Navy

What The U.S. Military Could Lose If Trump Cuts Off Trade With NATO Ally Spain

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Jul 8, 2026

British and Dutch forces will be equipped ‌with new amphibious transport ships under a new maritime partnership, the British government has announced. Each nation will operate four of the vessels, which will bolster NATO’s amphibious forces and allow the alliance to respond to crises faster.
Royal Navy

UK And Dutch Partner On Next-Gen Amphibious Assault Ships

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Jul 8, 2026

TWZ’s weekly carrier tracker monitoring America’s flattop fleet, including deployed Carrier Strike Groups (CSG) and Amphibious Ready Groups (ARG)
Carrier Tracker

Where Are The Aircraft Carriers: July 7, 2026

By Ian Ellis-Jones

Posted on Jul 7, 2026

North Korea's newest warship, the Kang Kon, has an unexpected feature: the ability to deliver a broadside of machine gun fire.
Frigates

North Korea’s Frigate Bristles With A Comical Number Of Machine Guns

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jul 6, 2026

Canada’s next submarine will be German made, after Ottawa announced its decision to buy a dozen new Type 212CD boats from ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS). The subs will replace Canada’s aging and troublesome Victoria class diesel-electric submarines, and reflect the increased priority afforded to underwater operations in the highly strategic Arctic region.
Diesel-Electric Submarines

Canada Picks German Type 212 Submarine For Badly Needed Fleet Renewal

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Jul 6, 2026

China has fired a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) – either a JL-2 or a JL-3 – out into the Western Pacific for the first time in years, if not decades.
Boomers (SSBNs)

China’s Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile Test In The Pacific Is A Big Deal

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jul 6, 2026

02 Jul 2026 – F-35B fighters launching from HMS Prince of Wales to intercept a Russian military aircraft Royal Navy F-35B fighters of UK Carrier Strike Group launched from HMS Prince of Wales to intercept a Russian Tupolev Tu-142 maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) aircraft, NATO name 'Bear'. The 809NAS pilots launched F-35B fighters to intercept the Russian long-range maritime patrol bomber on the afternoon of the 2 July as it transited close to the Strike Group, north west of Norway in the Norwegian Sea. Image shows a Sonobuoy being deployed from the Russian Aircraft by parachute. When it hits the water it deploys an underwater microphone which listens for propeller and engine sounds. This information is then relayed back to the Aircraft. UK Carrier Strike Group is under the command of NATO as it continues operations in the High North and Arctic as part of the Arctic Sentry framework. The Strike Group’s headquarters is embarked in HMS Prince of Wales whilst it conducts Operation Firecrest after sailing from Portsmouth in April. The deployment to date has seen the Strike Group working with Allies and partner nations in the region, demonstrating its ability to operate effectively in a complex and strategically significant region while focused on NATO’s drive of preserving peace, security and cooperation in the Arctic.
Royal Navy

Russian Tu-142 Bear Drops Sonobuoys During Close Encounter With British Carrier

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Jul 6, 2026

NASA-affiliated aircraft, including F-5 Tiger IIs jets, will kick off roughly seven hours of flyovers above Washington, D.C., to mark the Fourth of July.
U.S. Coast Guard

This Is The Massive Aerial Armada That Is About To Fly Over The Capital

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jul 3, 2026

The Royal Navy has successfully launched a strike-capable drone from a ship at sea, marking a significant step forward in the UK’s drive to create a hybrid naval force to defend against evolving threats. Working with British Army colleagues, sailors on experimentation ship XV Patrick Blackett launched the Nyan One Way Effector drone during recent trials off the south coast of England. Already tested extensively during land exercises, the autonomous drone was taken to sea to explore how it could be operated from a ship. Pre-programmed to fly to a specific target, the system was flown from a launcher installed on the ship’s deck.
Royal Navy

Royal Navy’s Sea Launch Of Combat-Proven Nyan Kamikaze Drone Points To Fleet’s ‘Hybrid’ Future

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Jul 3, 2026

The search is on for a missing crewmember after an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter crashed into the Arabian Sea.
U.S. Navy

U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk Goes Down In Arabian Sea (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Updated on Jul 3, 2026

The U.S. Navy has confirmed that it is at least exploring an alternative to the still-in-development AGM-88G Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile-Extended Range (AARGM-ER).
U.S. Navy

Navy Already Looking For Alternatives To Its Brand New AARGM-ER Radar Busting Missile (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jul 2, 2026

3D-Printing Engines To Power Hypersonic Weapons Is Fast Becoming A Reality

3D-Printing Engines To Power Hypersonic Weapons Is Fast Becoming A Reality

By Jamie Hunter

Posted on Jul 1, 2026

The Ticonderoga class guided missile cruiser ex-USS Mobile Bay is set to be sunk during a RIMPAC SINKEX in the coming weeks.
U.S. Navy

Ticonderoga Class Cruiser Set To Be Sunk During RIMPAC Wargames

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jun 30, 2026

Uncrewed systems will be at the heart of the UK Armed Forces in the future, under a more than $6.6-billion initiative that looks to transform all three services and the way they fight. Most dramatically, the new defense plan will see the Royal Navy switch to a “hybrid” format, with autonomous vessels and AI combined with crewed warships and aircraft. But there are equally far-reaching measures set to reconfigure the British Army and Royal Air Force (RAF) around uncrewed and autonomous capabilities.
Royal Navy

UK Sacrifices Its Future Destroyer As Part Of Massive Bet On Drones Across Its Forces

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Jun 30, 2026

Integration of the AGM-158C offers a huge boost in capability for the B-2, creating a penetrating fleet-killing platform that could be especially valuable in a future high-end fight in the Pacific against China.
Anti-Ship Cruise Missile

Air Force Discloses B-2 Can Launch Stealth Anti-Ship Missiles In Surprise Announcement

By Joseph Trevithick, Howard Altman

Posted on Jun 30, 2026

TWZ’s weekly carrier tracker monitoring America’s flattop fleet, including deployed Carrier Strike Groups (CSG) and Amphibious Ready Groups (ARG)
Carrier Tracker

Where Are The Aircraft Carriers: June 29, 2026

By Ian Ellis-Jones

Posted on Jun 29, 2026

A C-2A Greyhound, attached to the “Rawhides” of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 40, approaches Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) while making the last ever arrested landing by a Greyhound on a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier in the Atlantic Ocean, June 25, 2026. Nimitz is underway taking part in Fleet Exercise (FLEETEX) 250, a series of structured multilateral training events at-sea, aimed at building cohesiveness, validating tactical procedures, and strengthening the interoperability of participating units—which include warships, aircraft, and crews from the U.S. and 13 partner and allied nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Peter K. McHaddad)
U.S. Navy

The C-2 Greyhound Has Made Its Last Landing Aboard A Carrier

By Howard Altman

Updated on Jun 29, 2026

The images of T-1 Nimitz still underscore just how big even the demonstrator design is compared to other aircraft in the Navy's carrier air wings.
U.S. Navy

MQ-25 Stingray Demonstrator Goes Aboard USS Nimitz For 250th U.S. Anniversary Celebrations

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jun 29, 2026

At least one of Russia’s commercially flagged tankers has appeared armed with heavy machine guns. The weapons fit is likely mainly intended to provide close-in protection against naval drone attacks but is also evidence of increasingly bold measures taken by Moscow to ensure that military bases in its strategically important Kaliningrad exclave continues to be supported.
Russian Navy

Heavy Machine Guns Appear On Key Russian Commercial Tanker In Baltic

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Jun 29, 2026

C-17 Globemaster III cargo jets are starting to fly to the Caribbean with personnel and supplies for the Venezuelan earthquake relief efforts.
U.S. Navy

C-17 Cargo Jets Flowing To Caribbean For Venezuela Earthquake Relief Effort

By Howard Altman, Ian Ellis-Jones

Posted on Jun 26, 2026

Oman and the U.N. International Maritime Organization are coalescing a plan to evacuate hundreds of ships from the Persian Gulf.
Royal Navy

Plan To Evacuate Hundreds Of Ships Still Stranded From Strait Of Hormuz Closure Is Coalescing

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jun 24, 2026

The U.S. Navy continues to make use of MQ-1 Predators as test and training assets, eight years after the U.S. Air Force retired the iconic drones.
U.S. Navy

Pocket Fleet Of Unseen MQ-1 Predators Still Flying In Specialized Role

By Joseph Trevithick, Howard Altman

Posted on Jun 24, 2026

TWZ’s weekly carrier tracker monitoring America’s flattop fleet, including deployed Carrier Strike Groups (CSG) and Amphibious Ready Groups (ARG)
Carrier Tracker

Where Are The Aircraft Carriers: June 22, 2026

By Ian Ellis-Jones

Posted on Jun 22, 2026

The very first P-8A Poseidon aircraft is now assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 30 (VX-30), the “Bloodhounds."
U.S. Navy

First P-8 Poseidon Ever Built Starts New Career Supporting Pacific Missile Tests

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jun 22, 2026

The Navy is finally seeking to dispose of the USS Long Beach, the world's first nuclear-powered surface combatant.
U.S. Navy

Navy Finally Seeking To Dispose Of USS Long Beach, The World’s First Nuclear-Powered Cruiser

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jun 18, 2026

This photograph shows an FP-5 Flamingo cruise missile and a drone FP-1 from Ukrainian defence technology company Fire Point on display at Eurosatory, a land and airland defence and security trade fair, in Villepinte on the outskirts of Paris, on June 16, 2026.
Land Attack Cruise Missiles

Ukraine To Help Fulfill Europe’s Long-Range Strike Missile Needs

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Jun 17, 2026

Russian warship fires warning shot at yacht that came near it in English Channel.
Royal Navy

U.K. MoD Investigating Reports Of Russian Warship Firing Warning Shots In English Channel (Updated)

By Thomas Newdick, Howard Altman

Posted on Jun 16, 2026

Fincantieri Marine Group CEO George Moutafis opens up about what went wrong with the troubled Constellation class frigate program.
U.S. Navy

Fincantieri CEO Opens Up About The Constellation Class Frigate Debacle

By Howard Altman

Updated on Jun 16, 2026

America's aircraft carriers and deployed big-deck amphibious assault ships are as of June 15, 2026 by TWZ
Carrier Tracker

America’s Naval Force Posture Largely Unchanged With Iran Ceasefire Deal On The Horizon

By Ian Ellis-Jones

Posted on Jun 15, 2026

The U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports will remain in effect until at least Friday, a source familiar with the process told us.
U.S. Navy

U.S. Naval Blockade On Iran Will Remain In Place Until At Least Friday

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jun 15, 2026

Boeing has decided not to pursue a bid for the U.S. Navy's Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS) competition.
U.S. Navy

Boeing Drops Out Of Navy’s T-45 Jet Trainer Replacement Competition

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jun 12, 2026

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has confirmed a Saronic Corsair was the uncrewed surface vessel (USV) that rescued the crew of a U.S. Army AH-64 Apache out of the Gulf of Oman overnight.
U.S. Navy

This Is The Corsair Drone Boat That Plucked The Downed Apache Crew Out Of The Gulf Of Oman

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jun 9, 2026

AH-64 went down into the gulf of Oman with drone boat recovering the crew.
Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs)

AH-64 Apache Crew Rescued By Drone Boat After Going Down Near Strait Of Hormuz (Updated)

By Howard Altman, Joseph Trevithick, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Jun 9, 2026

TWZ’s weekly carrier tracker monitoring America’s flattop fleet, including Carrier Strike Groups (CSG) and Amphibious Ready Groups (ARG)
Carrier Tracker

Iwo Jima Completes Deployment, Nimitz Heading Back To The United States

By Ian Ellis-Jones

Posted on Jun 8, 2026

MH-5
Naval Mines

Confessions Of A Navy MH-53E Sea Dragon Minehunter Pilot

By Howard Altman

Updated on Jun 5, 2026

A Congressman wants the Navy to prove building the nuclear-powered Trump class battleship won't exacerbate existing delays in nuclear submarine and aircraft carrier construction.
U.S. Navy

Legislators Demand Navy Prove Trump Class Battleships Won’t Sink U.S. Nuclear Shipbuilding

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jun 5, 2026

The U.S. Marine Corps is aiming to put in an order for new anti-drone 5.56x45mm ammunition for its M4 carbines and M27 rifles by the end of the year.
U.S. Marine Corps

Anti-Drone 5.56mm Rifle Rounds That Break Into Multiple Projectiles Sought By Marines

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jun 4, 2026

A new type of submarine that appears to lack a traditional sail has emerged in China. The same shipyard launched a smaller 'sailless' submarine — a technology demonstrator — eight years ago.
People's Liberation Army Navy (China)

New Large Chinese Submarine With Very Unique Feature Just Caught On Satellite Imagery

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jun 3, 2026

PERSIAN GULF - APRIL 4 : A U.S. Marine Harrier jet lands on the flight deck of the U.S.S. Bon Homme Richard April 4, 2003 in the Persian Gulf. Harrier jets from the Bon Homme Richard continue to carry out bombing missions in support of the U.S.-led in Iraq. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
U.S. Marine Corps

The Hidden History of America’s Harrier Jump Jets

By Michael Pryce

Posted on Jun 3, 2026

Ukrainian drones targeted the Kronstadt naval base and the Steregushchy class corvette Boiky. Damage assessments were not fully clear in initial reporting.
Russian Navy

Russia’s Baltic Fleet Successfully Attacked By Ukrainian Drones

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Jun 3, 2026

A Marine AV-8B Harrier takes off from amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1) just before sunset. Tarawa, along with embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is on a scheduled deployment to the Western Pacific in support of maritime security operations and the Global War on Terrorism.
U.S. Marine Corps

The USMC’s AV-8B Harrier Has Flown Off Into The Sunset

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Jun 3, 2026

The shaky U.S.-Iran ceasefire is breaking down over increasing attacks and Israel's push into Lebanon.
Iranian Navy

U.S.-Iran Ceasefire On The Brink After Tit-For-Tat Attacks (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Updated on Jun 1, 2026

TWZ’s weekly carrier tracker monitoring America’s flattop fleet, including deployed Carrier Strike Groups (CSG) and Amphibious Ready Groups (ARG).
Carrier Tracker

Littoral Combat Force Takes Up Station In Caribbean Under Navy’s New Deployment Concept

By Ian Ellis-Jones

Posted on Jun 1, 2026

President Trump lifted the blockade on Iranian ports.
U.S. Navy

Trump Declares He Is Lifting The Naval Blockade On Iran (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Updated on May 29, 2026