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Michigan Museum Launches Project To Preserve One Of WWII's Most Decorated Submarines

staff@slashgear.com (Mike Garrett) — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 03:45:00 +0000

One of the most decorated submarines from WWII is slated for some major renovations this summer. Here's what needs to be done and how they're going to do it.

Legendary 100-Year-Old Spanish Navy Ship Sets Its Sights On The US

staff@slashgear.com (Olivia Richman) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:45:00 +0000

Want to step aboard a piece of maritime history? Discover the nearly century-old, four-masted training vessel that just arrived in the United States.

China's Destroyer Fleet Production Could Soon Outpace The US Navy

staff@slashgear.com (Rahul Srinivas) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:45:00 +0000

Think the U.S. military still has the largest maritime force? Discover why defense analysts are sounding the alarm over China's new destroyer fleet.

What Does 'Call The Ball' Mean For Navy Pilots Landing On Aircraft Carriers?

staff@slashgear.com (Bob Sharp) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Military jargon can get quite quirky. U.S. Navy pilots, for example, have to "call the ball" when landing on aircraft carriers. Here's what that means.

US Navy Submarine To Return To Service After A Disastrous Last Trip At Sea

staff@slashgear.com (Nate Williams) — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:15:00 +0000

This U.S. Navy submarine is returning to service nearly five years after an infamous accident at sea. Let's hope the rest of its years pass without incident.

WWII US Navy Submarine Located After 80 Years Lost At Sea

staff@slashgear.com (Shane O'Neill) — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:45:00 +0000

Few things, it seems, are truly lost forever - including WWII-era submarines. This U.S. Navy submarine, lost for over 80 years, has finally been rediscovered.

The US Navy May Choose Foreign Shipyards To Help Build The 'Fleet Of The Future'

staff@slashgear.com (Bob Sharp) — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:45:00 +0000

Despite ranking among the world's top navies, the U.S. has a shipbuilding capacity problem and is being outpaced by competitors.

The USS Nimitz Has Broken A Historic US Navy Aircraft Carrier Record

staff@slashgear.com (Shane O'Neill) — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:45:00 +0000

The USS Nimitz is set to retire in 2027, and it will be doing so after having broken a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier record over the course of its long service.

Why The US Navy's Nuclear Aircraft Carriers Can't Become Museums

staff@slashgear.com (Eli Shayotovich) — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:45:00 +0000

The United States has five non-nuclear aircraft carriers around the country that are now floating museums for the general public to see the inside of a carrier.

USS Hornet May Be Forced To Leave Alameda, And It'll Be An Expensive Goodbye

staff@slashgear.com (Zohaib Ahmed) — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:45:00 +0000

The USS Hornet is a retired aircraft carrier from WWII that has been parked at Alameda for almost three decades. Here's why it might have to leave.

The USS Gerald R. Ford's Next Mission Is As A Floating Nuclear Power Plant

staff@slashgear.com (Shane O'Neill) — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:45:00 +0000

The USS Gerald R. Ford's next assignment is much closer to home than usual, with the Navy intending to evaluate its ability to power on-shore facilities.

5 Cool Facts About Submarines You Probably Didn't Know

staff@slashgear.com (Jowi Morales) — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:30:00 +0000

Submarines are a marvel of modern engineering, and the realities of operating one (as well as working and living on one) are often striking.

The Largest Shipwrecks Of The Great Lakes All Have These Things In Common

staff@slashgear.com (Eli Shayotovich) — Tue, 26 May 2026 12:45:00 +0000

From the legendary Edmund Fitzgerald to the Carl D. Bradley, discover the chilling similarities that doomed the biggest ships on the Great Lakes.

This WWII US Warship Ended Up As A Missile Target In Japan's Huge Exercise

staff@slashgear.com (Alex Hevesy) — Thu, 21 May 2026 16:45:00 +0000

Decades after its use by the U.S. during World War II, this warship was used as part of a large Japanese Naval training exercise. Here's how it happened.

The US Navy Only Built 3 Of These Attack Submarines - Here's Why

staff@slashgear.com (Jonathan H. Kantor) — Mon, 18 May 2026 11:45:00 +0000

One U.S. Navy fast attack sub was originally slated for a full run of 29 boats, but plans changed during after major geopolitical shifts of the late 1980s.

One Of The US Navy's Newest Missile Destroyers Is Sailing Ahead Of Commissioning

staff@slashgear.com (Rahul Srinivas) — Thu, 14 May 2026 21:15:00 +0000

After undergoing mandatory sea trials in 2025, the vessel has finally departed the shipbuilding yard to make a trip before being commissioned.

Why Japan's Decommissioned Navy Destroyers Are Being Eyed By Other Countries Now

staff@slashgear.com (Jonathan H. Kantor) — Sun, 10 May 2026 01:45:00 +0000

Old is gold, as the saying goes, and that seems to apply to Japan's decommissioned destroyers, too, as other nations are now interested in buying them.

Not Just The Nimitz: Another US Navy 'Flattop' Just Got A New Lease On Life

staff@slashgear.com (Rahul Srinivas) — Thu, 07 May 2026 00:45:00 +0000

In April 2026, the U.S. Navy delayed decommissioning the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier. Now, its extending the lifespan of another "flattop" vessel in the fleet.

A New Class Of Nuclear Submarine Will Join The US Navy In 2028

staff@slashgear.com (Alex Hevesy) — Tue, 05 May 2026 21:15:00 +0000

The U.S. Navy's inventory of nuclear submarines is getting ready to expand with an upcoming all-new class of vessels. Here's what we know about them.

A Legendary US Navy Aircraft Carrier Is Ready To Return To Service

staff@slashgear.com (Chris Littlechild) — Mon, 04 May 2026 21:45:00 +0000

After extensive upgrades and repairs, a 50-year-old U.S. Navy aircraft carrier is preparing to return to service. Here's when it will be setting sail again.