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North Korea's New Navy Destroyer Could Reportedly Rival America's Burke-Class Ships

staff@slashgear.com (Bob Sharp) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:45:00 +0000

North Korea's navy might not be big on the world stage, but they are claiming they've built a destroyer that can rival America's equivalent vessels.

USS Nimitz Was Cruising To Retirement Until The Navy Changed Its Route

staff@slashgear.com (Bob Sharp) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:15:00 +0000

The USS Nimitz appeared headed for retirement after decades of service, but a sudden change in plans has kept the historic aircraft carrier in the spotlight.

US Navy Brings 7,800-Ton Nuclear Sub Back Into Service After Upgrades

staff@slashgear.com (Tom Clark) — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 03:45:00 +0000

After some much-needed upgrades and a full series of tests, one of the U.S. Navy's most capable subs is now back in service. Here's what happened.

This High-Tech Drone Could Autonomously Scope Out Undersea Mines

staff@slashgear.com (Chris Littlechild) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:45:00 +0000

Due to the nature of the ocean and its movements, undersea mines are even more dangerous to clean up than landmines. This drone might be the solution.

$500M US Warship Dismantlement Derailed By An Ill-Timed Computer Glitch

staff@slashgear.com (Shane O'Neill) — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 03:45:00 +0000

Dismantling a U.S. warship is a complex task at the best of times, but a computer glitch has made this particular dismantlement a whole lot trickier.

Philippine Navy Weapon Disables Enemies With 'Extremely Loud Disturbing Sound'

staff@slashgear.com (Nadeem Sarwar) — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0000

Sonic weapons can be useful for more than just crowd control, and are being used as a valuable non-lethal deterrent on the high seas.

French Nuclear Sub Makes History With Its First Successful Navy Drone Recovery

staff@slashgear.com (Zohaib Ahmed) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:45:00 +0000

For the first time, this French attack sub deployed and retrieved an autonomous drone underwater by blending cutting-edge tech from two nations.

Yes, There's A Massive Ship Elevator In China - And Here's How It Works

staff@slashgear.com (Zohaib Ahmed) — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:45:00 +0000

This elevator is capable of hoisting vessels that displace up to 3,000 metric tons roughly 370 feet in 40 minutes. It's changed the game in China.

5 Cool Flags Flown On US Navy Ships Besides The Stars And Stripes

staff@slashgear.com (Chris Littlechild) — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:45:00 +0000

Think the Stars and Stripes is the only banner you will see on a warship? Here are five unique and surprising flags actually flown by the US Navy.

The World's First Warship Dubbed A 'Super Carrier' Wasn't Made By The US

staff@slashgear.com (Jonathan H. Kantor) — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:45:00 +0000

The first vessel ever called a "super carrier" might not be what you'd expect. But its design, missions, and legacy tell us a lot about Naval history.

How Many Marines And Sailors Can A US Aircraft Carrier Hold?

staff@slashgear.com (Alex Hevesy) — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:45:00 +0000

Aircraft carriers are huge vessels carrying multiple aircraft and the means to launch them, but just how many crew members can occupy one at any given time?

US Navy Claims China's Submarine Fleet Could Soon Go All-Nuclear

staff@slashgear.com (Zohaib Ahmed) — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Submarine production in China has been rapidly accelerating in recent years, and a greater proportion of its fleet will soon be nuclear powered.

What Makes China's New Type 055 Destroyers So Dangerous?

staff@slashgear.com (Olivia Richman) — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:15:00 +0000

China's new Type 055 destroyers were undergoing training exercises as of early 2026. They have been deemed some of the most powerful ships in the world.

US Navy Warship At Sea Again After A Decade-Long Renovation

staff@slashgear.com (Bob Sharp) — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:15:00 +0000

It's not uncommon for a U.S. Navy warship to undergo delays in the maintenance process. However, this ship's repairs ended up taking particularly long.

When And Why US Aircraft Carriers Break This Vital '5-Mile' Rule

staff@slashgear.com (Jonathan H. Kantor) — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 01:45:00 +0000

Aircraft carriers have a 5-mile rule that they don't break very often, but there are some occasions where there is no choice. Here's when that can happen.

Russia's Allegedly Beefing Up Its Navy With Impressive New Ships

staff@slashgear.com (Bob Sharp) — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 16:15:00 +0000

Russia is building up its Navy with two additional warships which will set sail within the next two years. Here's what makes these ships unique.

The US Navy Wants This Autonomous Sub For Deploying Heavy Payloads Under The Sea

staff@slashgear.com (Chris Littlechild) — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 14:15:00 +0000

The U.S. Navy has been looking for an autonomous vessel that can accomplish missions in the depths of the sea. They found what they were looking for.

This WW1 Navy Diver Earned The Medal Of Honor Nearly 300 Feet Below The Sea

staff@slashgear.com (Caroline Anschutz) — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:15:00 +0000

The Congressional Medal of Honor is awarded for exceptional acts of bravery that go above and beyond the call of duty. This WWI diver certainly embodied that.

How Quickly Can A Navy Supercarrier Travel From The US To The Middle East?

staff@slashgear.com (Bob Sharp) — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:45:00 +0000

With tensions rising in the middle east, it's a fair question to wonder how long it would take a supercarrier to get there. Here's what the math says.

Last-Minute 'Shortcut' Left US Navy Fuel Ship Ran Aground

staff@slashgear.com (Eli Shayotovich) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:45:00 +0000

Navigation is crucial when it comes to any type of navy ship, especially oilers. What happens when you take navigation shortcuts with one of these ships?