Iranian, US Navy and Strait of Hormuz
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Secretary of the Navy John Phelan was ousted from his position Wednesday, six sources familiar with the matter told CNN, amid tension Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over his implementation of shipbuilding reform and his close relationship with President Donald Trump.
The US military wants to add thousands more troops as recruiting rebounds and rising global demands stretch the force.
The U.S. military is once again pursuing flying directed energy weapons to counter threats to American airspace.
The U.S. military on Thursday said it had seized three tankers carrying oil from Iran, including one in the Indian Ocean overnight. American forces boarded the M/T Majestic X, which the Pentagon
Although current projections suggest the Navy will put down the funds for the ship in Fiscal Year 2028, it will certainly take years to build beyond then.
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The US Navy just can’t forget about the F-14 Tomcat fighter
The F-14 Tomcat is an almost universally beloved aircraft and an iconic Cold War fighter. Its variable-sweep geometry and unique profile make it instantly recognizable among other fighter jets of its class,
One reason the U.S. Navy was created in the late 1700s and early 1800s was to counter north African states’ attacks on shipping, during conflicts that became known as the Barbary wars. That situation shares some similarities with today’s Iran war;
USS Spruance ran through procedure with the Iranian-flagged vessel before finally opening fire with its deck gun when the boat didn't comply.