All articles tagged with #navy
Originally Published 11 days ago — by Covers.com
Navy is favored to win the Liberty Bowl against Cincinnati, especially with Cincinnati missing key players including quarterback Brendan Sorsby. The prediction leans towards an under on the total points, with Navy likely to cover the spread due to their strong offense led by Blake Horvath and Cincinnati's depleted defense. The recommended bet is Navy -8.5 and under 53.5 points.
Originally Published 13 days ago — by Navy Times
The U.S. Navy will double its annual physical fitness assessments from one to two per year starting in 2026, and will process sailors for administrative separation after three PFA failures within four years, with some exceptions and opportunities for special assessments. The policy also includes changes to body composition assessments and applies to active-duty and reserve personnel, with past failures being wiped clean from January 2026.
Originally Published 21 days ago — by The Guardian
Donald Trump announced plans for a new class of US navy warships called 'Trump-class,' which will be larger, faster, and more powerful, starting with two ships and expanding to 20-25, featuring advanced weaponry like hypersonic weapons and lasers, aiming to restore American naval dominance.
Originally Published 22 days ago — by U.S. Department of War (.gov)
The President has nominated Navy Rear Adm. Richard E. Seif Jr. for promotion to vice admiral, appointing him as commander of Naval Submarine Forces, Submarine Force U.S. Atlantic Fleet, and Allied Submarine Command, with his current role in international military integration.
Originally Published 23 days ago — by navalnews.com
France's President Macron announced the approval to proceed with the PA-Ng next-generation aircraft carrier program, which will replace the Charles de Gaulle from 2038, featuring advanced technology and an air wing of 30 aircraft, with construction beginning in 2032 and sea trials expected in 2036.
Originally Published 25 days ago — by Military Times
The U.S. Navy successfully launched a one-way attack drone, called LUCAS, from the USS Santa Barbara at sea for the first time, marking a significant milestone in autonomous naval capabilities and regional security in the Middle East.
Originally Published 25 days ago — by Defense News
The U.S. Navy successfully launched a one-way attack drone, called LUCAS, from the USS Santa Barbara in the Arabian Gulf, marking the first deployment of a suicide drone from a U.S. vessel at sea, demonstrating advancements in autonomous military technology and regional deterrence.
Originally Published 27 days ago — by Navy Times
The USS Nimitz, the world's oldest aircraft carrier commissioned in 1975, docked in Bremerton, Washington, for what is likely its final visit before being decommissioned in 2026, after a distinguished service including multiple deployments and operations worldwide.
Originally Published 28 days ago — by Stars and Stripes
The USS Nimitz, the U.S. Navy's oldest aircraft carrier, is returning to Bremerton for decommissioning after a 50-year service, including numerous deployments and combat roles worldwide, marking the end of an era for the iconic ship.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by Bloomberg.com
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth opposes the Navy's development of the F/A-XX sixth-generation fighter jet due to concerns about industrial capacity and overlapping programs, amid political support for the Air Force's F-47 jet and ongoing debates over defense spending and priorities.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by navy.mil
The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, led by the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier, has entered the U.S. Southern Command area to support efforts against transnational criminal organizations and narco-terrorism, enhancing U.S. maritime security and homeland defense capabilities.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by One Foot Down
Notre Dame, ranked #10, prepares to face Navy in a crucial college football game with a large point spread, emphasizing the importance of winning and improving rankings in the final games of the season, amidst a busy week of college football matchups.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by AP News
China has commissioned its third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, marking a significant technological advancement with its electromagnetic catapult system, and now has the second largest navy carrier fleet in the world, though still behind the US. The Fujian enhances China's naval power projection capabilities in the Pacific and features domestically designed technology, but it is smaller and less capable than US carriers, which are nuclear-powered and larger.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Guardian
China's newest and most advanced aircraft carrier, the Fujian, has entered service, marking a significant step in China's military expansion and modernization, with advanced features like electromagnetic launch systems and the ability to deploy heavier aircraft, enhancing China's naval capabilities and strategic reach.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Defense News
China has commissioned its third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, which is also its first domestically designed and built carrier, marking a significant step in its military modernization and expansion of its blue-water navy to project power further beyond its waters, aiming to challenge U.S. naval dominance and enhance its strategic reach in the Indo-Pacific region.