Technological advancements are leading to prototypes for drone vessels. Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Lisa Franchetti said that the Navy is incorporating emerging technologies with an expectation of…
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Pentagon Begins Underwater Drone Prototype Development
Defense Innovation Unit awards contracts to three technology companies. The Pentagon announced this month that contracts have been awarded to three companies for the development of undersea drones…
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Workforce Shortages Delay U.S. Navy’s New Frigate
The branch is analyzing and strategizing with the contracted manufacturer of the first Constellation-class vessel. The U.S. Navy’s new Constellation-class frigate will be delayed at least a year…
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Fifth Fleet Commander Says Iran Involved in Ship Attacks
He stated Houthi attacks on international shipping “clearly funded and supplied” by Iran. Vice Admiral Brad Cooper, Commander of the U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet, said Iran is “very directly…
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U.S. Central Command Declares Missing Navy SEALS Dead
A search off the coast of Somalia has been discontinued. Two Navy SEALS were announced to be missing on January 11 after their team conducted a mission to…
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U.S. Marines to Test Cutting-Edge Vessel for Littoral Warfare
Landing ship medium part of the Force Design 2030 plan. The Marine Corps is set to test a new ship this spring designed for littoral warfare with innovative…
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Navy Sailor Sentenced for Leaking Intelligence to China
The petty officer who accepted a bribe for military information will serve 27 months. A U.S. Navy petty officer was sentenced to 27 months of prison on Monday…
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Navy Sends Carrier Strike Group Home from Israel
Second carrier and warships remain to prevent escalation from Iran. The Navy announced last week that the USS Gerald Ford aircraft carrier strike group will be returning to…
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Navy Boosts Recruiter Incentives After Falling Short in 2023
Both Special Duty Assignment Pay and Assignment Incentive Pay are offered for recruiting positions. The U.S. Navy is offering extra incentive pay to recruiters after the service fell…
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U.S. Releases Ally of Venezuelan President for 10 Americans
A former military contractor is also being extradited to the United States in the deal. The United States has freed an ally of President Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela…
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