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The U.S. Navy has disclosed the test of an AeroVironment LOCUST laser counter-drone system aboard the Nimitz class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush.
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Navy Fires Drone-Frying LOCUST Laser From Supercarrier USS George H.W. Bush

By Howard Altman, Joseph Trevithick

Posted 14 Hours Ago

Spruance fires on iranian ship
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Iran Peace Talks Hanging By A Thread After Tumultuous Weekend Near The Strait (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Updated 15 Hours Ago

A Navy F/A-18 carries the new Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) Long Range (LR) variant during a test event in early April off the coast of California (U.S. Navy photo/released)
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Jet-Powered JDAM Tested From Navy Super Hornet

By Thomas Newdick

Posted 24 Hours Ago

Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz but the U.S. blockade of Iran remains in effect.
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Iran Reopens Strait Of Hormuz, U.S. Blockade Continues (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Updated on Apr 17, 2026

U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians board an MH-60R Sea Hawk, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 14, from the flight deck of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) on Jan. 1, 2026. Frank E. Petersen Jr. is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. Units assigned to 7th Fleet conduct regular Indo-Pacific patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance peace through strength. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christian Kibler)
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U.S. Pursuing Iranian-Linked Ships All Over The World In Addition To Its Blockade (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Updated on Apr 16, 2026

The U.S. Navy has confirmed that an MQ-4C Triton surveillance drone crashed back on April 9.
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Navy MQ-4C Triton Surveillance Drone Crash In The Middle East Finally Confirmed

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Apr 14, 2026

While several ships have transited the Strait of Hormuz, CENTCOM says its blockade is working.
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Navy Turns Around Ships Trying To Run Blockade Of Iran (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Updated on Apr 14, 2026

Navy Calls It Quits On Attack Submarine USS Boise’s Never Ending Overhaul
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Navy Calls It Quits On Attack Submarine USS Boise’s Never Ending Overhaul

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Apr 10, 2026

Iran says the US is dropping mines from the air on its missile facilities.
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Is The U.S. Dropping Mines To Stop Iranian Missile Launchers?

By Howard Altman, Joseph Trevithick, Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Mar 27, 2026

The U.S. Navy has unveiled a "marketplace" model for acquiring future fleets of uncrewed surface vessels (USV), which could be owned and/or operated by the service or contractors.
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Navy’s Drone Ship Plans Get Shaken Up Again

By Joseph Trevithick, Howard Altman

Posted on Mar 26, 2026

The Pentagon is reportedly sending the Wasp class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer and the rest of its Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), loaded with elements of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU).
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USS Boxer The Second Amphibious Assault Ship Now Heading To Middle East (Updated)

By Thomas Newdick, Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Mar 20, 2026

Iran mining the strait of Hormuz.
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Former CENTCOM Commander’s Candid Take On The Situation In The Strait Of Hormuz

By Howard Altman

Posted on Mar 19, 2026

The aircraf carrier USS Nimitz has recently seen its service life extended, a sign of stress on the fleet.
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Navy Juggles Its Aircraft Carrier Plans To Stay Afloat (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Posted on Mar 17, 2026

The U.S. Navy has conducted at least one new round of live-fire tests of its prototype electromagnetic railgun at the White Sands Missile Range (WSMR) in New Mexico.
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Railgun Being Fired By U.S. Navy Again After Abandoning It For Years

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Mar 12, 2026

B-1B bomber used to strike Iran from RAF Fairford.
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Epic Fury Day 11: U.S. Promises “Most Intense Day Of Strikes” On Iran

By Thomas Newdick, Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Mar 10, 2026

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has denied claims circulating online of the loss of another F-15E Strike Eagle, this time over enemy territory, as part of ongoing operations against Iran.
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U.S. Denies F-15E Strike Eagle Went Down In Iran

By Howard Altman, Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Mar 5, 2026