Marines may finally get landing ships for modern-day island hopping

The vessels would allow the Marines to move small teams onto remote islands. Medium Landing Ship, or LSMs, can carry 200 ...
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US Navy to get new ship that can carry modular payloads for surface warfare

An American company will soon design and build the future small surface combatant (SSC) ship for the U.S. Navy. HII’s Ingalls ...
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How different US Navy ships control the oceans

Power at sea is built ship by ship, mission by mission. In this episode, we take a deep dive into every major type of U.S. Navy vessel and the roles they play in maintaining global maritime dominance.
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The Navy turns 250 today. Here’s what you need to know about the military branch’s beginnings.

Oct. 13, 2025 , is a milestone for sailors past and present as the U.S. Navy celebrates its 250th birthday. From battling British ships in the Caribbean, fighting pirates off the Barbary Coast to ...