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.

The destroyer USS Gravely launches Tomahawk missiles in response to a Houthi militant attack in the Red Sea on Jan. 12, 2024. The Navy has defended against nearly 400 drones and missiles since the group began its assault on commercial and military ships in the Red Sea more than a year ago, according to Vice Adm. Brendan McLane.

Navy fired more than 200 missiles to fight off Red Sea shipping attacks, admiral says

The U.S. Navy has defended against nearly 400 attack drones and missiles in the Red Sea since Iranian-backed Houthi militants began their assault on commercial and military ships more than a year ago, a pace that has seen the service firing back at levels comparable to World War II battles.

240505-N-GJ011-1093 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (May 2, 2024) Two tugboats escort the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87), May 2. Mason is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East region. (Official U.S. Navy photo)

5th Fleet awarded Navy Expeditionary Medal

Sailors and Marines who participated in Operation Unified Takedown from Oct. 1, 2021, to Sept. 30, 2024, seized more than 70 tons of explosive propellants, 1,400 weapons, 226,000 rounds of ammunition and 43,000 kilograms of narcotics.

250108-N-AJ776-1060 NORFOLK, Va. (Jan. 08, 2025) Sailors heave a mooring line of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) at Naval Station Norfolk. Eisenhower is scheduled for Planned Incremental Availability (PIA) at Norfolk Naval Shipyard. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Evan Antonisse)

USS Dwight D. Eisenhower arrives in Norfolk for maintenance period following 9-month deployment

The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower arrived at Norfolk Naval Shipyard on Jan. 8 for a scheduled Planned Incremental Availability period (PIA) after completing a nine-month deployment. The maintenance phase ensures the carrier’s capabilities meet future operational demands.

A submarine travels through open water with its top half visible above the water and a coast line in the background.

Del Toro names 4 future Navy submarines after major US cities and river

Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro named three Virginia-class submarines on Monday to be the future USS Potomac (SSN 814), the future USS Norfolk (SSN 815), the future USS Brooklyn (SSN 816) and one Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine to be named the future USS Groton (SSBN-828).