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The strikes marked the latest Ukrainian attack on Russia's embattled navy, which has suffered heavy losses in the Black Sea.
Ukraine says it hit a Russian missile ship with flying explosive-packed drones
The strikes marked the latest Ukrainian attack on Russia's embattled navy, which has suffered heavy losses in the Black Sea.
www.businessinsider.com
October 21, 2025 at 2:51 AM
🔥Ukrainian Navy strikes Russian Black Sea Fleet communications hub in occupied Crimea
Ukrainian Navy strikes Russian Black Sea Fleet communications hub in occupied Crimea
The Ukrainian Navy struck a communications hub of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet in Sevastopol on the night of 10-11 September.
www.pravda.com.ua
October 21, 2025 at 2:50 AM
U.S. naval forces have conducted another lethal strike on a vessel President Donald Trump said was tied to a designated terrorist organization involved in drug trafficking in the Caribbean.
U.S. naval forces have sunk a fourth suspected drug boat in the Caribbean, Trump says
U.S. naval forces have conducted another lethal strike on a vessel President Donald Trump said was tied to a designated terrorist organization involved in drug trafficking in the Caribbean.
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October 21, 2025 at 2:39 AM
***New Analysis***
China’s New Giant Underwater Drone Increases Naval Mine Threat Around Taiwan
The AJX002's covert, almost deniable nature, increases the likelihood that China will use naval mines.
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
China’s New Giant Underwater Drone Increases Naval Mine Threat Around Taiwan
The AJX002's covert, almost deniable nature, increases the likelihood that China will use naval mines.
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
China’s New Giant Underwater Drone Increases Naval Mine Threat Around Taiwan - Naval News
China unveiled its AJX002 underwater minelaying drone, signalling a significant expansion and modernization of its capabilities. The dedicated platform enhances blockade potential, particularly around...
www.navalnews.com
October 21, 2025 at 2:34 AM
BMT unveiled MODUS (Modular Uncrewed Ship) concept at DSEI UK 2025 defence exhibition held in London between 9-12 September 2025 🇬🇧
www.navalnews.com/event-news/d...
www.navalnews.com/event-news/d...
BMT reveals its Modular USV concept MODUS at DSEI UK 2025 - Naval News
BMT unveiled MODUS (Modular Uncrewed Ship) concept at DSEI 2025 defence exhibition held in London between 9-12 September 2025.
www.navalnews.com
October 21, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Alright. I probably broke a record for the longest piece published at @navalnews.com. Anyway, here's my rather comprehensive overview on all the naval weaponry and equipment we could observe at the Chinese military parade 2025. Enjoy!
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
Chinese Military Parade Highlights Naval Drones And Missiles
The 2025 Chinese military parade in Beijing featured numerous new missiles and drones, underscoring an accelerating naval modernisation.
www.navalnews.com
October 21, 2025 at 2:33 AM
a #DigitalFriday resource (trigger warning: graphic medical/injury photos)
250 photos of US Naval medicine via the US Navy Bureau of Medicine & Surgery's History & Archives Office #histSTM
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250 photos of US Naval medicine via the US Navy Bureau of Medicine & Surgery's History & Archives Office #histSTM
www.flickr.com/photos/navym...
Historical photos - World War II
Explore this photo album by Navy Medicine on Flickr!
www.flickr.com
August 19, 2025 at 6:59 PM
OTD August 19,1981 - Two Libyan Sukhoi Su-22 Fitter jets are shot down by US Navy F-14 Tomcats in the Gulf of Sirte.
In 1973, in response to Libya claiming the Gulf of Sirte below 32° 30' N as Libyan territorial waters, the United States Navy began to conduct Freedom
In 1973, in response to Libya claiming the Gulf of Sirte below 32° 30' N as Libyan territorial waters, the United States Navy began to conduct Freedom
August 19, 2025 at 6:59 PM
“This year's iteration is the largest joint activity to date, with 3,600 troops from both sides joined by a Canadian Navy contingent as well as US Marines”
www.thejakartapost.com/world/2025/0...
www.thejakartapost.com/world/2025/0...
Philippines, Australia, Canada hold joint sail in South China Sea - Asia & Pacific - The Jakarta Post
The Philippine frigate BRP Jose Rizal, Australian destroyer HMAS Brisbane and Canadian frigate HMCS Ville de Quebec were participating in the operation, which a Philippine military official said was n...
www.thejakartapost.com
August 19, 2025 at 6:59 PM
numbers of MiG-23, MiG-25, Su-22, and Mirage F1s to bases on the Libyan coast and then flying operations over their claimed waters. US Navy aircraft flew intercept missions as the situation began to escalate, including the release of an air-to-air missile by a Libyan jet on the 18th.
August 19, 2025 at 6:59 PM
'Australian' government has a US hand pulling its strings
The Australian Navy said this joint sail "demonstrates the strength of Australia's security relationship with the Philippines".
The Australian Navy said this joint sail "demonstrates the strength of Australia's security relationship with the Philippines".
Australian Navy destroyer joins military exercise in South China Sea
An Australian Navy destroyer joins ships from the Philippines and Canada for a joint sail in the South China Sea, an area of flaring tensions following a collision between two Chinese vessels last wee...
www.abc.net.au
August 19, 2025 at 6:58 PM
The US Navy has revealed the latest steps in its effort to fast-track the build of a new fleet of Medium Landing Ships (LSM) vessels based on off-the-shelf blueprints 🇺🇸
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www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
US Navy takes next steps for new LSM medium landing ship class - Naval News
The US Navy has revealed the latest steps in its effort to fast-track the build of a new fleet of Medium Landing Ships (LSM) vessels based on off-the-shelf blueprints.
www.navalnews.com
August 19, 2025 at 6:58 PM
US Navy Buys 33 Boats With Funds From 26 Aid Items Cut to Ukraine. Why Did This Happen
The US Navy inflated the cost of boats transferred to Ukraine, allowing it to acquire more new vessels for its own needs.
militarnyi.com/en/news/us-n...
The US Navy inflated the cost of boats transferred to Ukraine, allowing it to acquire more new vessels for its own needs.
militarnyi.com/en/news/us-n...
US Navy Buys 33 Boats With Funds From 26 Aid Items Cut to Ukraine. Why Did This Happen - Militarnyi
Auditors found that proper supporting documentation was not provided for $193.4 million.
militarnyi.com
August 19, 2025 at 6:58 PM
A rarity nowadays...
US Navy E-6B Mercury 164408 using its assigned hex code of #AE041A as SCORE70 is up for a flight from Tinker AFB, OK. Since the fleet began using tactical hex codes earlier this year, seeing them use their usual hex code has become increasingly rare.
US Navy E-6B Mercury 164408 using its assigned hex code of #AE041A as SCORE70 is up for a flight from Tinker AFB, OK. Since the fleet began using tactical hex codes earlier this year, seeing them use their usual hex code has become increasingly rare.
August 19, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Plane Alert!
US Navy VIP Transport (166377)
Track it here: https://globe.adsb.fi/?reg=166377
#adsb #JetTrack
US Navy VIP Transport (166377)
Track it here: https://globe.adsb.fi/?reg=166377
#adsb #JetTrack
August 19, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Anna...so you're a decorative Navy Seal and.. your nephew attacked you? She's laughing kinda
ADA wants the congressman's statement and whatever else he can give us.
She's UP TO SOMETHING. #GH
ADA wants the congressman's statement and whatever else he can give us.
She's UP TO SOMETHING. #GH
August 19, 2025 at 6:57 PM
🇯🇵Japan's Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency will cooperate with the US Department of the Navy to develop new missile destroyers with the Aegis Combat System.
🔗Read details: militarnyi.com/en/news/japa...
🔗Read details: militarnyi.com/en/news/japa...
Japan to Cooperate With United States to Develop New Destroyers With Aegis Combat System - Militarnyi
Japan will cooperate with the US Department of the Navy to develop new missile destroyers with the Aegis Combat System.
militarnyi.com
August 19, 2025 at 6:57 PM
US Navy P-8A out of Sigonella doing some low level surveillance in the eastern Med. Around 1000 feet.
August 19, 2025 at 6:57 PM
This gives me an excuse to share my favorite archival find related to the 2nd Amendment. In 1954 the Commander of the Navy Reserve Army in Salem, OR awarded medals to a group of junior riflemen. He asked the assembled crowd if they knew what the 2nd Amendment was. Crickets. No one had heard of it.
August 19, 2025 at 6:56 PM
My grandfather did this as a US Navy meteorologist in the "Hurricane Hunters" in the 1950s and that made him officially a badass in my eyes.
Unbelievable footage from NOAA’s Hurricane Hunters inside the eye of Hurricane Erin.
Simply incredible.
Simply incredible.
August 19, 2025 at 6:56 PM
US Navy Strike Force Sails to NATO's Northern Flank
www.newsweek.com
US Navy strike force sails to NATO's northern flank
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August 19, 2025 at 6:56 PM