In December 1944, a powerful Pacific typhoon struck a US Navy task force during World War II, catching commanders by surprise. Known as Typhoon Cobra, the storm capsized ships, destroyed aircraft, and ...

During World War II, American scientists created a weapon that made anti-aircraft fire several times more deadly. The ...

The US Navy does not need the Trump-class vessel—and is unlikely to ever get it.

A look at what made the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II so special.

Although the US Navy has 11 nuclear-powered aircraft carriers in active service, only around half are deployed at any given time—with the rest in port or undergoing maintenance. The United States Navy ...

The U.S. Navy has some of the most advanced nuclear submarines in the world. Its newest addition is named after an important World War II ship.

The Ageis Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG-80) is now operating within CENTCOM's area of ...

After finishing my last article on the inability of the US Navy to build frigates, I was hopeful that I could have a bit of a break before the next crisis in ...

Greenland's natural resources and proximity to Russia and China have made it a valuable strategic asset to the US military ...

On Jan. 21, 1945, San Diego newspapers reported a wide range of wartime activities as World War II neared its final months.

The U.S. Navy continues to build up its presence in Europe and the Middle East amid escalating relations with Iran. Two Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carriers are now on the way, and another ...

Between December 2024 and March 2025, the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier Truman/CVN-75 lost three F-18 aircraft and collided with a cargo ship near the Suez Canal. During this period, one of its escorts, ...