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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.

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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.

International Business Times UK

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…

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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.

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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.

International Business Times UK

US navy veterans and military health experts express concern over USS Abraham Lincoln sailors

Prolonged deployment is coupled with reports of water shortages, plumbing issues and attempts to jump overboard

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Trump says record Navy deployment in Iran operations 'not nearly long enough'

US President Donald Trump on Friday dismissed concerns about the toll on sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, who have endured a record deployment of almost nine months, saying that the deployment had been “not nearly long enough”. The Lincoln has been supporting the US war against Iran,…

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Trump orders Navy catapult system redesign, replacing state-of-the-art tech with older system

Trump steam catapults: President Trump has directed the US Navy to remove advanced electromagnetic catapults. Older steam-powered catapults will replace the EMALS system on new carriers. This directive affects the USS Doris Miller, the fourth Ford-class carrier. The decision reverses a technological advancement and increases personnel needs. This change occurs…

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US Navy sends new warship to replace USS Lincoln in Iran war amid mental health crisis, sailors threatening to jump overboard

The USS George Washington is heading towards the Middle East as concerns grow. The USS Abraham Lincoln faces an extended deployment, setting a new record. Lawmakers are seeking greater accountability from the Pentagon regarding carrier conditions. The Navy acknowledges disruptions and supply shortages impacting sailors at sea. Mental health concerns…

The Economic Times

US Navy's new "Trump class" nuclear-powered program could hit $275 billion — with the first ship alone costing an eye-watering $23.4 billion

US Navy's proposed Trump-class program could cost $275 billion while demanding unprecedented shipyard output despite persistent construction delays and rising costs.

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Retired Navy Chief Warns Endless Deployments Like USS Abraham Lincoln's Lead to 'Deterioration'

A retired Navy officer warns that prolonged deployments, like the USS Abraham Lincoln's, severely impact sailor morale, with extended sea time leading to exhaustion and mental health concerns.

International Business Times UK

USS Abraham Lincoln sailors tried to jump overboard amid extended deployment – reports

Aircraft carrier’s crew in ninth month at sea and has spent record 250 days consecutively without making land

The Guardian - US

US Navy sailors reportedly trying to jump overboard as families plead with officials for help: ‘He hopes he doesn’t wake up tomorrow’

"He and his shipmates constantly think about jumping off the ship just for relief."

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Davis (D) and Buckhout (R) meet in NC-01 rematch after 2024 election decided by 1.7 points

Incumbent Donald Davis (D), Laurie Buckhout (R), and Tom Bailey (L) are running in the general election for North Carolina's 1st Congressional District on November 3, 2026.

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3D-printed drones built on a US Navy ship for the first time, potentially opening a whole new world of possibilities for future warfare

Firestorm Labs manufactured 12 drones aboard USS Essex using a containerized 3D-printing factory during its voyage toward RIMPAC 2026.

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The US Navy used a swarm of drone boats to seize $81 million worth of cocaine in the Caribbean

Two Saildrone Voyager vessels tracked suspected drug traffickers, enabling the US Navy to seize cocaine worth more than $81 million.

The Times of India

North Carolina sank two F-4 Phantoms and two A-4s in 1992; divers later found grouper hiding beneath their wings

The coast of North Carolina has transformed into a marine sanctuary with retired US Navy jets now serving as artificial reefs. These sunken aircraft boost marine biodiversity by creating habitats that attract a variety of fish species. Studies reveal that these underwater wrecks are significant grouper havens, providing necessary shelter.…

The Economic Times

Indian-American Community to host grand Independence Day celebrations in Boston

The Foundation of Indian-Americans will host the fifth International India Day Parade on August 9. This significant event will celebrate India's Independence and the strong US-India friendship. The parade will feature numerous floats, cultural programs, and community organizations. Colonel Inder Preet Singh and US Navy Specialist Maggie Lehman will serve…

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The Independent UK

Families outraged after US Navy refuses to salvage sunken fishing vessel and retrieve the six people who died aboard

Though some relatives insist raising the vessel is the only way to find answers, others support leaving the wreckage untouched

The Economic Times

US Navy replaces Ohio-Class, the world's most heavily armed missile submarines: 19 Virginia-class boats become next- gen SSGNs to succeed them

US Navy replaces the world's most heavily armed conventional missile submarines, the Ohio-class SSGNs, each capable of carrying 154 Tomahawks, by formally redesignating 19 Virginia-class submarines fitted with the Virginia Payload Module as SSGNs. The announcement, made on 3 August 2026, comes as USS Georgia, the first of four Ohio-class…

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In 2009, a Navy veteran's low-cost invention helped thousands get glasses in places without eye doctors

USee Vision Kit: Retired US Navy and Marine Corps officer, Kevin White, has pioneered a vision testing system aimed at providing affordable prescription glasses to underserved populations. His USee Vision Kit has positively impacted the lives of over 750,000 individuals in 67 countries, focusing on remote areas and the homeless.…

The Economic Times

"Nothing will get through unless total surrender accomplished": US President Trump lambasts Iran

President Trump criticized Iran's leadership for perceived duplicity regarding negotiations with the United States. He asserted US Navy control over the Strait of Hormuz, warning of restrictions. Iran's foreign ministry denied any direct or indirect talks with Washington. Trump reiterated the US stance that Iran will never acquire nuclear weapons.

The Independent UK

US general warns Pentagon he doesn’t have military resources to protect Israel: report

The US needs to send another Navy destroyer to help defend Israel, the commander of the US European Command reportedly told the Pentagon

The Economic Times

China trains its guns on American warship replica

Satellite images show a structure resembling a US Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer in the Taklamakan Desert in Xinjiang since at least June. The feature was first identified by Joseph Wen, co-founder of the Taiwan Defense Studies Initiative. China's Defense Ministry didn't immediately respond to a request for comment. The…

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3D-printed F-14 Tomcat uses an FPGA recreation of the ‘world’s first microprocessor' — CADC’s MP944 chip controls the fighter’s swing-wing system, among other things

An FPGA and embedded systems expert has recreated the US Navy’s F-14 Tomcat’s Central Air Data Computer (CADC) in an FPGA. It is demonstrated in a scale 3D printed model aircraft

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