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The Navy wants more ships, but can it get them built?
The Navy wants to buy 19 ships in fiscal year 2026, but delays, aging shipyards, and new threats may upset those plans.
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Iowa-Class Battleship Comeback: Would the Navy Do It?
While the idea of reactivating the US Navy’s iconic Iowa-class battleships is popular among enthusiasts, it is a logistical ...
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Battlecarrier: The Navy Almost Merged an Aircraft Carrier and a Battleship
The U.S. Navy once considered a radical and powerful warship concept: the “battlecarrier,” a hybrid of a battleship and an ...
Navy's carrier fleet faces temporary reduction through 2027 as new ships hit development snags
USS John F. Kennedy and USS Enterprise carrier deliveries delayed due to Advanced Arresting Gear issues and supply chain ...
US Navy Stealth Ship Shows Up on China's Doorstep
The presence of USS Michael Monsoor in the western Pacific follows China's deployment of two aircraft carriers in the region.
Could The US Navy Reactivate Its Decommissioned Battleships?
Once the pride of the U.S. Navy, its four battleships are now mothballed museum attractions. But if needed, could these ...
14 Common Navy Ship Abbreviations (And What They Mean)
DDG, LHD, CVN? Decode key U.S. Navy ship abbreviations and learn what they mean and what vessels they designate.