US, UK test SM-6, other missiles on SINKEX target frigate
The joint exercise saw the test of several muntions but the final blow was delivered by an Mk 48 Advanced Capability Torpedo, a Navy official said.
Biden Taps Two Admirals To Face China Challenge
If confirmed by the Senate, Adm. John Aquilino and Vice Adm. Samuel Paparo will enter their jobs amidst increasing competition in fleet size, precision missiles, hacking, & espionage.
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Two US Destroyers Enter Black Sea; Russia Responds
The deployment of the two US Navy ships, along with a refueling ship, is the largest American presence in the waterway in three years.
Eye On Africa, Navy’s New Ship Homeports in Crete
As Russian fighters fly in Libya and Turkey steps up operations in the region, the US just put its new sea base capable to surging Marines and commandos ashore into Crete
US, NATO Warships Exercise Off Russia’s Arctic Coast
US, British, and Norwegian vessels held wargames in the Barents Sea, near the HQ of Russia's Northern Fleet.
JADC2: Black Sea Exercise Tests Joint Command Concepts
The Air Force experiment piggybacked on the annual Sea Breeze wargames, with ships, aircraft, and special operators from at least eight nations coming together to deter Russia.
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Why Bigger Fences Aren’t Enough in the Age of Drones
Traditional thinking about how to protect facilities must adapt to new threats such as drones or downstream attacks.
New Navy Secretary Makes Surprise Trip to Norway
Braithwaite's travel to Oslo will see him formally relinquish his ambassadorship there, a unique situation that has seen him hold two Senate-confirmed positions simultaneously.
Thousands of Marines Sail To Middle East; Iraqis Vote To Eject US Troops
As President Trump threatens strikes on Iranian military and civilian targets, British warships and a US Marine MEU head to the Middle East.
Along The Russian Border, Norway Holds The Northern Line
Oslo has come to the conclusion “we cannot rely on our allies to do everything" and is boosting its own efforts to protect its High North border with Russia.
The Navy Is Back In Iceland, But Left Its Carrier At Home
The 2nd Fleet wants to “decentralize decision making and allow the on-scene commander to take the initiative,” Vice Adm. Andrew Lewis says.
The Army’s Digital Transformation
AI is reshaping the Army’s approach to cyber, electronic warfare and command and control. At TechNet Augusta 2026, leaders outlined how they’re turning emerging technology into capabilities for the battlefield.
Allies Diplomatic Note To Moscow: 2 Carriers, 7 Ships, 1 Ambassador
While two carriers attracting most of the attention, a smaller US footprint is being established between the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, where Russia -- and Turkey -- are raising concerns.