FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Us navy - The Untold Story

In 2015, the US Naval Academy put celestial navigation back in the syllabus after dropping it in 1998; officers learn the sextant in case GPS is jammed or spoofed

In response to concerns over potential GPS failures, the US Navy has reintroduced celestial navigation training. This decision addresses vulnerabilities such as signal spoofing and interference that have affected navigation systems, notably in commercial aviation. Reports have highlighted instances of GPS disruptions in flights, prompting the Navy to acknowledge the…

The Economic Times · Sep 26

US Navy Confirms Eig8 Sailors in Lincoln Strike Group Attempted Suicide During Record-Setting Deployment

Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao confirmed eight suicide attempts across the USS Abraham Lincoln strike group after a record deployment left thousands of sailors sharing two licensed clinicians.

International Business Times UK · Sep 25

US Navy secretary confirms 8 USS Abraham Lincoln suicide attempts, previously dismissed by Donald Trump as ‘fake news’

Trump accused of "open disrespect" for sailors' families.

We Got This Covered · Sep 24

US military port project in Palau revives WWII memories, stokes fears

Palau plans a significant US military port expansion next year. This project aims to berth US Navy ships and deepen the harbor. Locals worry about becoming a target in potential superpower conflicts. Environmentalists express concerns about marine life and coral reef damage. The government seeks assurances for safety and environmental…

The Economic Times · Sep 16

Iran war exposes US munitions shortfall, industrial bottlenecks, Pentagon report says

The US military faces shortages of key munitions due to the Iran war and industrial "bottlenecks" to rebuild stockpiles, a Pentagon watchdog warned in a report published on Monday, contradicting US President Donald Trump's assurances that ammunition supplies are "virtually unlimited".

France 24 · Sep 15

When $5.5 billion nuclear-powered US aircraft carrier was ‘sunk’ by $850 million Australian diesel submarine after it slipped past its defenses

The Australian submarine HMAS Waller marked a significant achievement, simulating a successful attack on a US carrier group and showcasing the effectiveness of conventional submarines against well-armed fleets. Although there were initial setbacks, Australia intends to maintain the Collins-class submarines until the late 2030s while moving toward nuclear options, underscoring…

The Economic Times · Sep 11

GE Is Buying Consolidated Precision Products in a Nearly $12 Billion Deal. How Investors Should View the Acquisition.

GE Aerospace agreed to buy Consolidated Precision Products for $11.75 billion on Sept. 8, aiming to lock in a longtime supplier of critical engine castings and airfoils.

Barchart · Sep 11

Iran 'blew the hell out of Bahrain': US Navy secretary on strikes, aircraft damage

Iranian strikes damaged U.S. Navy headquarters in Bahrain and aircraft in Jordan. Multiple U.S. military aircraft sustained damage from Iranian attacks this week. The U.S. military had already lost over two dozen drones and other aircraft. Iran's attack followed U.S. destruction of five Iranian oil carriers. This escalation raises concerns…

The Economic Times · Sep 11

'They blew the hell out of Bahrain': US official admits Iran damaged US base

The US Navy is assessing what to do with its key base in Bahrain after Iranian strikes caused extensive damage to the facility, with a senior US official acknowledging the scale of the attack, The Hill reported, citing local media.

The Times of India · Sep 11

Iran Seizes US Underwater Drone, Raising Fears Tehran Could Reverse-Engineer Its Technology

Iran's seizure of a US Navy Dive-LD drone in the Strait of Hormuz revives fears of reverse-engineering, even as Washington insists no sensitive tech was lost.

International Business Times UK · Sep 10