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US Navy destroyer adrift in South China sea for 4 days without power, sailors left without toilets, kitchen, aircon: ‘an engineering casualty’

It was eventually towed away by tugboats.

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Navy seriously considers revisiting design of aircraft carriers to better suit the aesthetic desires expressed by Trump: ‘Wasteful and abusive’

“You could change it, but it’s very disruptive.”

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RTX’s Raytheon Lands $22.9 Billion Tomahawk Deal as US Rushes to Rebuild Missile Stockpiles Depleted by Iran War

The U.S. Navy on Monday awarded RTX Corp.’s (NYSE:RTX) Raytheon a $22.9 billion, seven-year contract to dramatically expand Tomahawk missile production as the Pentagon races to rebuild precision-weapon stockpiles depleted by the Iran war and other global commitments.

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Trump Calls USS Abraham Lincoln Conditions Reports ‘Fake,’ Says Carrier Is ‘Beautifully Maintained and Beautifully Taken Care Of’

President Donald Trump dismissed reports of deteriorating conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln as "fake" on Monday, saying people on the carrier describe it as "beautifully maintained and beautifully taken care of" despite scrutiny over its extended deployment.

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Critics blast Navy’s ‘beauty pageant’ redesign of aircraft carriers because Trump likes how the old ones looked

A former strategist to the Navy secretary called the potential redesign ‘wasteful and abusive’

The Independent UK

RTX Stock Alert: What to Know as Raytheon Nabs $23 Billion Navy Contract

RTX stock inches higher on a $22.9 billion U.S. Navy contract. Here’s why RTX shares are worth buying at current levels.

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US navy destroyer adrift in South China Sea for four days after losing power

USS Benfold lost power after ‘engineering casualty’ leaving sailors without galley services, toilets and air conditioning

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Late-night host torches Hegseth over USS Lincoln with ‘American Horror Story’ analogy

The defense secretary claims conditions on the aircraft carrier have been ‘completely misrepresented’

The Independent UK

US Sailors Expose 'Terrible' Toilets and Showers Aboard USS George Washington Despite $2.8bn Overhaul

Sailors aboard the USS George Washington report poor living conditions, including inadequate toilets and showers, as the carrier heads to the Middle East, following a $2.8bn overhaul.

International Business Times UK

USS Benfold lost power in South China Sea, leaving crew of the US Navy warship without toilets, hot food and AC for 4 days

After enduring a four-day power outage in the South China Sea, the USS Benfold found itself in a precarious situation, lacking vital services like toilets and air conditioning. Other American naval ships came to the rescue, supplying food and assistance while engineers scrambled to restore power. Eventually, the destroyer was…

The Economic Times

US Navy Considers Moving Ford-Class Carrier ‘Island’ to Match Trump’s WWII Look Despite Efficiency Concerns: Report

The U.S. Navy is considering whether to move the command "island" on Ford-class aircraft carriers toward the middle of the flight deck, as President Donald Trump has pushed for new carriers to more closely resemble World War II-era warships.

Benzinga

Pete Hegseth fails up with Trump

The USS Lincoln disaster reveals the defense secretary’s twisted priorities

Salon

US Navy destroyer spent four days without toilets, AC, galley after power failure in South China Sea

A US Navy guided-missile destroyer spent four days without working toilets, galley services, air conditioning and some potable-water facilities after an engineering failure knocked out power aboard the ship in the South China Sea last month, according to a report by CNN.

The Times of India

Six Sailors on USS Abraham Lincoln Allegedly Tried To Jump Overboard During Middle East Deployment

The USS Abraham Lincoln faces a crisis as sailors reportedly attempt to go overboard due to exhaustion and poor conditions during an extended Middle East deployment.

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USS George Washington Heads To Relieve USS Abraham Lincoln After Sailors' 265 Days at Sea Spark Outcry

USS George Washington will relieve USS Abraham Lincoln after sailors spent 265 days at sea, sparking public outcry over the deployment.

Benzinga

CENTCOM Chief Pushes Back on USS Abraham Lincoln Crisis Narrative, Says Carrier Has ‘Among the Lowest’ Mental Health Case Numbers in Navy

U.S. Central Command chief Adm. Brad Cooper said the USS Abraham Lincoln currently has "among the lowest" number of mental health cases across the Navy’s 11 active aircraft carriers, defending the crew’s resilience after more than 260 days deployed amid scrutiny over conditions aboard the ship.

International Business Times UK

US Navy Sailor Exposes Alleged Filthy Conditions Living Aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln After 250 Days at Sea

A US Navy sailor reveals poor conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, sparking controversy over crew treatment during a record deployment in the Middle East amid tensions with Iran.

Salon

USS Lincoln coming home after 260 days

Families and lawmakers are demanding answers over reported shortages and mental health concerns aboard the carrier

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The Economic Times

Indian Navy sailor, wife and two children found dead at Mumbai residence

An Indian Navy sailor and his family were discovered deceased at their Mumbai residence. Police found the sailor hanging, while his wife and two young children were also found dead. Preliminary investigations suggest the sailor died by suicide and the others may have been poisoned.

Benzinga

House Democrats Warn Hung Cao of 'Deeply Troubling' Sailor Conditions Aboard USS Abraham Lincoln After 260 Days Deployed

House Democrats raised concerns about sailors’ mental health, food supplies and safety aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln after the aircraft carrier spent more than 260 days deployed, including months in the Middle East.

The Economic Times

US CENTCOM chief concludes 10-day West Asia tour as USS Abraham Lincoln prepares to return

US CENTCOM Commander Adm Brad Cooper visited six West Asian nations and a US Navy aircraft carrier. He met senior leaders and service members during his ten-day trip. The visit occurred amid ongoing tensions with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz. The USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group is returning…

TechRadar

The US Navy finally has a carrier with a built-in center for drones and other unmanned aircraft

The USS Theodore Roosevelt becomes the first carrier ready for MQ-25 operations as another carrier prepares its own unmanned aviation center.

The Independent UK

Navy weighs reconfiguring its major warships to meet Trump’s preferred World War II look: report

Naval experts warn that moving the multistory command center could cost billions of dollars and trigger severe schedule delays

International Business Times UK

US Sailor Deployed for Iran War Alleges He Was Forced to Work Despite Expired Prescription, Fears His Mistakes Could Kill People

A US Navy sailor's mental health struggles and expired prescription raise safety concerns aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, highlighting broader issues of morale and support during extended deployments.

The Times of India

America’s civil war over USS Lincoln: 'Grow a pair' vs 'bring them home'

TOI Correspondent from Washington: A furious war of words has broken out in the United States over the deployment of a warship in the Iran conflict: whether sailors of the USS Abraham Lincoln are displaying extraordinary endurance under tough conditions or whether complaints about nine months at sea are little…

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