Iran threatens to mine the Strait of Hormuz, petroleum markets react, world economies take notice, and more naval forces are… ...

Missiles are currently the largest threat to merchant shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and Persian Gulf instead of sea mines, defense officials told reporters Friday. Iran has used surface-to-surface ...

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Big deck amphibious warship USS Tripoli (LHA-7) and its embarked Marines are heading to the Middle East as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran enters its third week, two defense officials confirmed to USNI ...

Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG-89) transits San Diego Bay past Point Loma, Feb. 23, 2026. US Navy photo Destroyer USS Mustin (DDG-89) recently departed San Diego to ...

U.S. and Israeli military operations against Iran since February 2026 and subsequent Iranian military action throughout the Persian Gulf have raised concern about oil and natural gas markets in ...

This story has been updated with additional information about the fire. A fire broke out aboard aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) on Thursday, multiple sources confirmed to USNI News. The ...

U.S. forces and partner nations trained to defend against swarms of maritime drones during exercise Cobra Gold 2026 in Thailand, according to a Tuesday announcement from defense company QinetiQ.

The following is the March 5, 2025, Congressional Research Service report, U.S.-South Korea Alliance: Background and Issues for Congress. From the Report In the wake of the Korean War (1950-53), the ...

Beijing’s naval forces received two new Type 055-class guided missile destroyers and have tasked them to operate under the command responsible for any potential operation against Taiwan, according to ...

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U.S. forces and partner nations trained to defend against swarms of maritime drones during exercise Cobra Gold 2026 in Thailand, according to a Tuesday announcement from defense company QinetiQ.… ...