A duty vest with “U.S. Navy” and a U.S. flag, boots and a helmet adorn a wooden cross.

Navy sailor charged with negligent homicide in death of fellow sailor in court Thursday

A preliminary hearing is set for Thursday for a Navy sailor charged with negligent homicide in the death of a fellow sailor, service officials said.

Navy reminds sailors about generative AI policy as DeepSeek’s popularity explodes

The U.S. Navy says internal correspondence about the use of generative AI has been misinterpreted as a specific ban against DeepSeek AI Assistant.

An armored vehicle disembarking a landing craft.

US, Japanese troops to practice reconnaissance during Iron Fist amphibious exercise

At least three U.S. Navy ships and four Marine Corps Ospreys will join an annual amphibious exercise by Marines, sailors and Japanese troops next month, according to Japan’s military.

A $5.7 million demolition of this former barracks at Naval Support Activity Naples in Italy is slated to begin in May. It is too early to say what will be built in its place, an NSA Naples spokesperson said Jan. 21, 2025. Former plans for the site called for construction of an operations center.

NSA Naples to tear down old barracks amid space crunch, but plans for site still vague

The Navy is moving forward with demolition plans for a 130,000-square foot building at Naval Support Activity Naples, as the installation faces a burgeoning need for office and operational space.

250112-N-FS097-1068 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 12, 2025) - Sailors prepare for flight operations on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Jan. 12, 2025. Vinson, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group ONE, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nate Jordan)

Navy to revamp ship maintenance, training schedules to ready the fleet for potential China conflict

Projections by Navy leaders that the U.S. could be at war with the Chinese by 2027 is driving the sea service to revamp how it repairs and upgrades ships and train crews so more of the fleet is ready for a potential fight.

NORFOLK, Va. (January 20, 2025) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58), departs from Naval Station Norfolk, January 20th, 2024. Philippine Sea will deploy to the U.S. Southern Command Area of Responsibility (USSOUTHCOM AOR) to support maritime operations with partners in the region, conduct Theater Security Cooperation (TSC) port visits, and support Joint Interagency Task Force South (JIATF-South) to deter illicit activity along Caribbean and Central American shipping routes. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Evan Thompson/Released)

Missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea leaves Norfolk for its final deployment

The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) on Monday began its final deployment after more than 35 years in service.

Cmdr. Sarah M. Quemada in uniform, with the American flag behind her, in an official Navy portrait.

Navy relieves commander of Naval Warfare Training Group Norfolk

Cmdr. Sarah M. Quemada was relieved of her duties Thursday by Rear Adm. Brian A. Harding, commander of Naval Information Warfighting Development Center.

The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Indiana (SSN 789) makes its way down the Thames River after departing Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., for routine operations on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022. Indiana is the 16th Virginia-class submarine and is third U.S. Navy vessel named in honor of the Hoosier State. (U.S. Navy Photo by John Narewski)

US submarine makes stop in Gibraltar after personnel transfer

A Navy submarine spotted earlier this week near Gibraltar made a port visit to the city.

Sailors practice a commissioning ceremony for the Arleigh Burke class Flight III guided-missile destroyer USS Jack H Lucas (DDG 125) in Tampa, Florida Oct. 4, 2023. The ship will be commissioned Oct. 7 in Tampa. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)

Del Toro caps final days as Navy secretary by naming 19 future ships

Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro in recent days has named more than a dozen future ships, including aircraft carriers and submarines, to culminate his time leading the sea service.

The Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Alaska returns to its homeport at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Ga., following a strategic deterrence patrol. (Bryan Tomforde/U.S. Navy)

Æsir Technologies secures Navy contract to expand battery production

The company said the contract is built around its advanced nickel-zinc battery that provides improved high-rate performance and long cycle life, intended for use in underwater naval applications.