When the United States Navy ships' hull designations first appeared in 1895, ships were referred to by class followed by ...

The final Independence-class LCS will now be retooled for mine warfare, and the ships may finally serve a helpful purpose, replacing aging minesweepers.

Naval ships and submarines all come with a designation that generally describes what they do and other key specifications.

The United States Navy’s Maritime Industrial Base Program Manager, Matt Sermon, met with California Forever and a variety of ...

Salute to the United States Navy, which celebrates its 244th birthday on Sunday. Founded on October 13, 1775, the US Navy describes itself as the “largest, most advanced, and most lethal ...

The United States Navy helped secure victory in two world wars and the Cold War. Today the Navy remains a formidable fighting force, but even officers within the service have questioned its readiness.

The following is the June 30, 2025, Congressional Research Service Report on Navy Ship Names. From the report Overview of ...

The United States Navy will christen a new ship named for the city of Cody, Wyo. The Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport ship will be named USNS Cody and is scheduled to be christened on ...

USS Delaware is assigned to Submarine Squadron 12, and, according to the United States Navy's press release, has a crew of more than 130, is more than 377 feet long and can displace nearly 7,900 tons.

On Navy Day, Putin says United States is main threat to Russia. By Reuters. July 31, 2022 4:56 PM UTC Updated July 31, 2022 ST PETERSBURG, Russia, July 31 (Reuters) - President ...

WASHINGTON — For the second time in a month, vessels from Iran and the United States came dangerously close in the Persian Gulf on Monday night, the Navy said on Tuesday, escalating tensions ...

The United States Navy helped secure victory in two world wars and the Cold War. Today the Navy remains a formidable fighting force, but even officers within the service have questioned its readiness.