Do Captains Really Go Down With Their Ships? The History Behind The Tradition
The notion that a captain must go down with their ship is a romantic one, but it's not entirely true, but there are some truths (and law) behind the concept.
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Aircraft Carriers Are Massive, But They Can Still Hide From The Enemy - Here's How
Aircraft carriers are impressive in size but they can still hide from the enemy when necessary. Here's everything they have to do to stay out of sight.
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Divers Discover 2,000-Year-Old Shipwreck With Its Tableware Still In Place
There are an estimated 3 million undiscovered shipwrecks lining the sea floor. In June 2025, divers discovered a 2,000-year-old wreck in Turkey.
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China Has A New Laser Weapon It Claims Beats The US Navy's - Here's What It's For
As drones get more prolific on the battlefield, technology is being developed to counter it. Now, China is touting a new laser weapon system for this purpose.
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This Chinese Farmer Has A Unique Hobby – He Built A Working Submarine
Some people collect items for a hobby while others like to learn a new skill or construct models. This Chinese farmer prefers building submarines.
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This Legendary Cold War Ship Is About To Become The World's Biggest Reef - And You Can Watch It Sink Live
When a vessel nears the end of its lifespan, there are a few options for how to dispose of it. One iconic Cold War ship is going to be intentionally sunk.
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This Submarine Was The First Of Its Class To Fire Tomahawks In Combat, And Now It's Retiring
When some Ohio-class submarines were retrofitted with non-nuclear Tomahawk missiles instead, this one sub was the first to fire them in combat.
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How Many Fighter Jets Can A UK Aircraft Carrier Hold?
The Royal Navy’s two Queen Elizabeth-class carriers are among the world’s largest. Here’s all you need to know about how many fighter jets each can hold.
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The US Coast Guard Closes A Deal To Expand Its Fleet Of Icebreakers For Arctic Travel
Despite operating one of the largest navies in the world, the United States has only two operational icebreakers - limiting its effectiveness in the Arctic.
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America's USS John C. Stennis Aircraft Carrier Will Be Out Of Service For Years - Here's Why
Aircraft carriers are the backbone of America's naval presence, yet one of its ships hasn't been in service since 2021. There's a good reason for that, though.
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The HMS Prince Of Wales Is The Newest UK Aircraft Carrier - Here's How Big It Is
The U.K. has launched its newest and largest aircraft carrier to date. Here's how big it is, how many people it holds and how it compares to others.
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The Midway-Class Aircraft Carriers Were Pivotal For The US Navy (Here's Why)
The Midway-class aircraft carrier was instrumental in American naval operations around the world spanning from the end of WWII into the 1990s.
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These Iconic US Navy Ships Are Set To Be Decommissioned In 2026
The USS Nimitz aircraft carrier has made headlines for its planned retirement, but several other U.S. Navy ships are set to be decommissioned in 2026.
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Do US Navy Sailors Always Serve On The Same Ship?
With so many sailors in the United States Navy, is it possible for them to serve aboard the same ship their entire career? Here's what we know.
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Today's US Navy Could Learn A Lesson From The Era Of Essex-Class Aircraft Carriers
The Essex-class aircraft carrier came about during World War II and was one of the first class of carriers to be outfitted with the angled flight deck.
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China Has One Crucial Advantage Over American Aircraft Carriers
China’s new carriers can’t outmatch America’s — but they don’t need to. A hidden system on land gives it the upper hand in a potential clash at sea.
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This Advanced Nuclear Submarine Is Set To Join The US Navy's Fleet Soon After Successful Testing
America’s dominance beneath the waves grows as its newest nuclear submarine completed its initial sea trials and prepares for active deployment.
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A Tiny Sub 'Sank' A $4.5B American Aircraft Carrier, And Here's Why It Mattered To The US Navy
The U.S. Navy regularly conducts training exercises to simulate and prepare for combat. In 2015, a tiny sub "sank" one of its aircraft carriers in a drill.
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Aleksandr Shabalin: What We Know About Russia's Ropucha-Class Landing Ship
The Aleksandr Shabalin is a Ropucha-class landing ship that entered service in 1985 and has served in the Soviet and Russian Navy ever since.
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K-22 Nuclear Reactors Are Coming - Here's What To Know About France's Future Aircraft Carrier Tech
Aside from the United States, France is the only other country to have a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. However, it only has one compared to America's 11.
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USS Illinois: Why The Doomed Iowa-Class Battleship Was Never Deployed
The USS Illinois was supposed to be the fifth of the U.S. Navy's WWII-era Iowa-class battleships, but it never joined its siblings at sea. Here's why.
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The US Navy Is Modernizing Its Arleigh Burke Destroyers, And This One Just Passed A Major Test
Trials of the USS Ted Stevens, conducted by Huntington Ingalls Industries, showed that the ship met all mechanical, electrical, and combat-system requirements.
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10 Of The Most Advanced Nuclear Submarines In The World
Nuclear-powered submarines use some of the most advanced military technology in the world. These are the ones that are a cut above all the rest.
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The US Has A New Naval Destroyer With An Impressive Missile Detection System - Here's How It Works
The United States Navy has a new destroyer with a high-tech missile detection system. Here's what it is, and how the system works.
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How A $100M Submarine 'Sank' A $6B US Nuclear Supercarrier
A quiet Swedish submarine embarrassed the U.S. Navy’s most formidable ship — and revealed why old-school diesel power still has a place in modern warfare.
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Japan Is Putting American Missiles On Its Destroyers - Here's How They Work & What They're For
As part of an ongoing effort to increase its defense strategy, Japan will be adding American-designed missiles to its Destroyers. Here's what you need to know.
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This Submarine Sank Over 100 Years Ago – Here's How It Was Finally Found
A Navy wreck from World War I was officially discovered this year, despite technically being found before. Here's how modern teams located it.
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