This Lockheed Flying Aircraft Carrier Concept Would Have Been Terrifying
Modern machines of war are intimidating, but Lockheed drew up plans for a flying aircraft carrier in the 1960s that was would have had enemies duly alarmed.
Read MoreModern machines of war are intimidating, but Lockheed drew up plans for a flying aircraft carrier in the 1960s that was would have had enemies duly alarmed.
Read MoreFour Avenger-class U.S. Navy minesweepers were removed from the Middle-East in early 2026 after being decommissioned earlier the previous year.
Read MoreA dramatic formation of jets and helicopters swept over the USS Gerald R. Ford, marking a significant event in the carrier’s latest deployment.
Read MoreWhen its notorious reliability issues are solved, the system will be able to bring everything from drones to fighter jets to a safe halt on deck.
Read MoreHumanity likes to think big. The largest man-made moving object in the world doesn't disappoint, with its sheer size dwarfing even the closest runner-up.
Read MoreThere are several impressive military ships in the United States Navy, but this one in particular sets itself apart from the others.
Read MoreMilitary drone technology is advancing quickly, and the U.S has a new 3D-printed drone that was designed and built by a team of Marines in North Carolina
Read MoreUS Coast Guard vessels are responsible for a lot more than chasing miscreants and intercepting contraband on the high seas.
Read MoreChina is working hard to catch up to the United States in terms of naval superiority. Here's how many ships it plans to build and when they'll be done.
Read MoreSubmarines aren't usually considered luxurious, but South Korea plans to build subs with 'five-star' level accommodations for its allies, including Canada.
Read MoreThe U.S. Navy uses a system of letters and numbers to identify all of the ships in its fleet, including the number "72." Here's what it means.
Read More3D printing isn't something you associate with heavy-duty military uses, but it turns out that the U.S. Navy has been using it for its carriers. Here's why.
Read MoreMuch of the U.S. Navy runs on nuclear power, including aircraft carriers and submarines, but the USS America is neither. Here's what gets its motor running.
Read MoreThe USS John F. Kennedy kicked off its sea trials on January 28, 2026, moving a much-delayed project forward significantly for the U.S. Navy.
Read MoreModern aircraft carriers rely on advanced navigation tech, but the U.S. Navy still trains for scenarios where GPS and radar suddenly fail.
Read MoreThe United States continues to level-up their naval artillery and the new Zumwalt-Class Destroyers are armed to the nines.
Read MoreSolar-powered homes and even solar-powered cars are becoming more common. This amateur boatmaker is showing that this type of technology can also work at sea.
Read MoreThe U.S.S. Gerald Ford is one of the most advanced aircraft carriers in the world, but it has one basic problem that it can't seem to solve.
Read MoreThe USS Texas has endured a lot since it was commissioned in 1914, and 2026 will see it on display in refurbished condition in a brand-new location.
Read MoreIowa-Class aircraft carriers were meant to be massive, mobile battle stations that could turn the tide of a war. Here's why it didn't quite work out that way.
Read MoreWith the idea of applying the technology of aircraft to submarines, this experimental stealth ship first met the sea in the 1980s.
Read MoreSubmarines are a vital part of the United States Navy, but there is one in particular that stayed at sea for 727 days. Here's what you need to know.
Read MoreThe U.S. Navy's new medium landing ship design, sourced from a foreign shipbuilder, was chosen to control cost overruns and streamline construction timelines.
Read MoreSome retired vessels from the U.S. Navy go on to serve as artificial reefs, while others are completely scrapped. But some go on to become floating museums.
Read MoreMany countries are always looking for a way to increase their military power on land, air, and sea. Here are the most powerful aircraft carriers in 2026.
Read MoreThe oldest aircraft carrier in the US Navy's fleet, the USS Abraham Lincoln, arrived in Guam at the end of 2025. Here's why they've made the stop.
Read MoreThe U.S. Navy has some of the most advanced nuclear submarines in the world. Its newest addition is named after an important World War II ship.
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