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HISTORICAL FACTS: The us navy - Caught on Camera

In 1944, Howard Aiken and IBM engineers completed Harvard's Mark I, a 51-foot-long calculator that handled wartime calculations for the US Navy

In 1944, Harvard's Mark I emerged as a revolutionary 10,000-pound calculator for the U.S. Navy, pivotal in military operations such as ballistics during World War II. Grace Hopper notably influenced its functionality and pioneered the COBOL programming language. Mark I's legacy highlights the significance of government investment in technological breakthroughs,…

The Economic Times · 19h ago

US CENTCOM rejects Iran's claim of Hormuz closure

US Central Command has rejected Iran's assertion that the Strait of Hormuz is closed, stating that traffic continues. Commercial and energy traffic flows through the waterway, including substantial oil shipments. Iranian officials have expressed their commitment to ensuring security in the Strait and have proposed a peace plan to the…

The Economic Times · Oct 8

Donald Trump Branded 'Pathetic Clown' Who Belongs In Senior Home After Low Energy Speech In Maryland

Donald Trump faced online criticism after a Maryland speech promoting Anduril's planned $6.6 billion shipyard investment and US Navy contract, while revisiting his Gulf of America dispute

International Business Times UK · Oct 7

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Hegseth calls US-built nuclear submarines the ‘apex predator’ of the seas. But are they right for Australia?

Some experts argue Virginia-class submarines government is buying second hand are good for fighting American wars, but not for defending Australia

The Guardian - AU · Oct 3

US, UK Navies Launch Inert Mk 48 From XV Excalibur in 'A Historic First for Allied Undersea Warfare'

The US Navy and Royal Navy launched an inert Mk 48 Mod 4 torpedo from XV Excalibur in Scotland, testing allied weapon integration under AUKUS Pillar II before follow-on work under Project CUTLASS.

International Business Times UK · Oct 3

After Guy Burke’s death, his estate began funding engineering students at NC State

Guy Burke’s lifelong connection with NC State has become a lasting legacy for engineering students. After financial hardship, military service and years of work delayed his graduation, Burke earned his engineering degree in 1962 and later worked for the US Navy. His estate gift now funds scholarships for students facing…

The Times of India · Oct 2

US Navy awards $24.4 billion to accelerate production of Standard Missile-6

The US Navy has secured a deal worth up to $24.4 billion with Raytheon to ramp up production of Standard Missile-6 interceptors over five years. The Pentagon says the agreement will increase SM-6 inventory, strengthen vulnerable supply chains and give defence contractors greater certainty to expand factories and workforce. The…

The Economic Times · Oct 2

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Boeing Shares Climb After Winning $20 Billion Contract to Develop 6th-Generation US Navy Fighter

Boeing shares rise after the US Navy awards the company a $20B-plus contract to develop its sixth-generation F/A-XX fighter, set to replace Super Hornets.

International Business Times UK · Sep 30

Old US warship blown up off coast of Scotland

The USS Klakring was hit by a missile and a torpedo during a joint exercise with the Royal Navy

The Independent UK · Sep 29

US Navy approves $44.6 million deal to redevelop former California weapons station

The US Navy has approved the financial agreement for redeveloping about 2,422 acres at California’s former Concord Naval Weapons Station. Brookfield Properties, the project’s master developer, will pay $44.6 million plus interest under the deal. The approval allows Concord and Brookfield to begin work on a Specific Plan, with further…

The Times of India · Sep 28

In 2015, the US Naval Academy put celestial navigation back in the syllabus after dropping it in 1998; officers learn the sextant in case GPS is jammed or spoofed

In response to concerns over potential GPS failures, the US Navy has reintroduced celestial navigation training. This decision addresses vulnerabilities such as signal spoofing and interference that have affected navigation systems, notably in commercial aviation. Reports have highlighted instances of GPS disruptions in flights, prompting the Navy to acknowledge the…

The Economic Times · Sep 26

Eight Suicide Attempts Reported Across USS Abraham Lincoln Strike Group, Navy Tells Senator

The US Navy disclosed eight reported suicide attempts among sailors assigned to the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group during an extended deployment involving combat operations and prolonged time at sea.

International Business Times UK · Sep 23

Trump's 4-Week War With Iran Approaches Month 7

The latest expansion of the war into Yemen is compounding the damage to oil supplies.

Reason · Sep 18

US military port project in Palau revives WWII memories, stokes fears

Palau plans a significant US military port expansion next year. This project aims to berth US Navy ships and deepen the harbor. Locals worry about becoming a target in potential superpower conflicts. Environmentalists express concerns about marine life and coral reef damage. The government seeks assurances for safety and environmental…

The Economic Times · Sep 16

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The Conversation · Sep 14

Five years into AUKUS, what do we have to show for it? We’ve measured progress on three key metrics

This week marks five years since US President Joe Biden, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced AUKUS, a trilateral security partnership composed of two parts: Pillar I, the nuclear-powered submarine program, and Pillar II, a collaboration on advanced defence capabilities.

The Times of India · Sep 11

'They blew the hell out of Bahrain': US official admits Iran damaged US base

The US Navy is assessing what to do with its key base in Bahrain after Iranian strikes caused extensive damage to the facility, with a senior US official acknowledging the scale of the attack, The Hill reported, citing local media.

International Business Times UK · Sep 10

Iran Seizes US Underwater Drone, Raising Fears Tehran Could Reverse-Engineer Its Technology

Iran's seizure of a US Navy Dive-LD drone in the Strait of Hormuz revives fears of reverse-engineering, even as Washington insists no sensitive tech was lost.

The Economic Times · Sep 10

US Navy selects VAMPIRE to protect its coast against enemies; check how it works

L3Harris Technologies says the US Navy has selected its VAMPIRE counter-unmanned system to support defence against drones and other unmanned threats in coastal and littoral areas. The modular system combines surveillance, targeting and precision-strike capabilities and can be installed on different platforms. L3Harris is also expanding the VAMPIRE family with…

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We Got This Covered · Sep 9

Congress accuses US Navy of failing fighter pilots, report says inaction on ‘brain injury’ a ‘disservice to those who serve’

"The Navy has not taken the steps necessary to determine whether it is systemically exposing its aviators to long-term brain injury."

The Independent UK · Sep 6

Trump’s Energy secretary embarrassingly says he has no opinion on future of gas prices - then makes his best guess

Chris Wright declines to say when gas prices will begin to go down, but claimed that loosening fuel standards would counterbalance continued conflict in the Strait of Hormuz

France 24 · Sep 4

USS Lincoln crew hits the streets of Thailand's Pattaya after nine-month deployment

US sailors and Marines streamed into the Thai resort city of Pattaya Thursday after a record-breaking nine months at sea. Local police said there had so far been no major incidents connected to the 5,000-strong contingent of US service members, though two sailors were sent back to the ship after…

International Business Times · Sep 3

Trump Says Oil Is Flowing Through Hormuz. Independent Trackers Show a Different Picture.

The Trump administration maintains that the U.S. Navy is assisting dozens of ships through the waterway at night and that many of those movements are not detected by commercial tracking services.

T3 · Sep 3

The Leica Summicron updates a much-loved lens from yesteryear, now the most desirable lens of today?

Leica has resurrected one of its rarest military lenses, complete with a very unusual focal length and £8,410 price tag

We Got This Covered · Sep 3

US Navy admiral says laser weapons can solve missile shortage, ‘directed energy’ is future of navy: ‘Electrical power is becoming combat power’

Are lasers the solution to the Trump administration's missile shortage?

International Business Times UK · Sep 2

China's Navy Now Outnumbers America's 291-Ship Fleet With Over 370 Warships

China's navy has become the largest globally by ship count, surpassing the U.S. This shift highlights China's sustained naval expansion and the challenges facing America's shipbuilding capacity.

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