In 15 months, the Navy fired more air defense missiles than it did in the last 30 years
The Navy has burned through costly missiles, some with a price tag of $28.7 million. So, it has turned to 5-inch gun rounds ...
US aircraft carriers may change Middle East balance of power
The United States is extending the role of the USS Harry Truman aircraft carrier in the Middle East amid operations against ...
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Mastermind of USS Cole attack may avoid trial with plea deal offer
NORFOLK, Va. — The alleged mastermind of the USS Cole suicide bombing nearly 25 years ago may never get his day in court. The New York Times reports that Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri signed an offer ...
U.S.-flagged tanker, cargo ship in North Sea collision off coast of England, setting both vessels on fire
A port official said he was told the North Sea collision produced "a massive fireball" and the cargo ship's owner said one ...
Detained captain of cargo ship that collided with US oil tanker is Russian national, ship owner says
A Russian national was revealed to be the captain of the cargo ship that collided with an American tanker off the coast of ...
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USS Truman Commander Fired After Collision with Merchant Ship near Suez Canal
The Navy has relieved the commanding officer of the USS Truman -- the aircraft carrier that had a collision with a merchant ship outside the Suez Canal last week. Capt. Dave Snowden was relieved ...