Why Do Ships Pump Out Water From The Sides?
That water spraying from a ship’s side isn’t a leak. Learn what’s behind this practice and why it matters for safety, trade, and the environment.
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HD Hyundai Makes Warships, And It Could Build Them For The US Navy
The U.S. is seeking to quickly boost its fleet of warships, and Korean conglomerate HD Hyundai might be the one to benefit. Here's the situation.
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Why Do Aircraft Carriers Face The Wind During Flight Operations?
The faster air travels over the top of a wing, the lower the pressure above it. Facing into the wind creates higher velocity air, and therefore lift.
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Which American Aircraft Carriers Have Electromagnetic Catapults?
Electromagnetic catapult systems are the next generation of aircraft carrier technology that America is leveraging. The number of carriers with is surprising.
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World War 2: What Was The Kaiten Torpedo & Did It Sink Any Ships?
The Kaiten torpedo was developed in Japan during World War II to sink Allied ships. It was a formidable weapon but suffered many design flaws.
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How Many US Battleships Are Still In Service?
Battleships are heavily armored and equally armed vessels built to cause devastating damage against adversarial ships. Here's how many the U.S. still uses.
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How Do Planes Land On Aircraft Carriers
The dynamics of landing a plane on an aircraft carrier are both complicated and simple at the same time. Here's everything we know about it.
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Fact Check: Is The USS Missouri Being Reactivated?
Word has spread that the USS Missouri, a World War II era battleship, is being reactivated and sent to the Mediterranean Sea to help in a conflict.
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This Tiny 'Aircraft Carrier' Is Just Over A Meter Long, Yet Useful (And Deadly)
Ukrainian soldiers are using a new weapon in its war with Russia. These new "aircraft carriers" can carry drones into battle, extending their range.
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Who Was Doris Miller & Why Did He Have An Aircraft Carrier Named After Him?
In 2020, the USS Doris Miller was announced as the name for the U.S. Navy's new aircraft carrier. But who was Doris Miller, and why is he being commemorated?
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These Aircraft Carriers Have Crews The Size Of A Small City
Imagine the hustle and bustle of a city, with lots of people working together to keep society operational. Something similar happens on an aircraft carrier.
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How Many Fighter Jets Can Chinese Carriers Launch & How Does The US Navy Compare?
No other nation's navy puts as much stock into its aircraft carriers quite like the United States, but China is certainly attempting to step up its game.
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Can A Submarine Survive A Nuclear Attack?
Nuclear submarines are one leg of our nuclear triad, so are they built to withstand a nuclear attack? The answer is complicated. Here's what we know.
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Why Liberty Ships Are Some Of The Most Important Vessels Of World War 2
Liberty ships were essential parts of our response to World War II. Here what mission they accomplished, and why they were so important to our war effort.
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Who Are The Top Manufacturers Of US Navy Ships?
Navy ships aren't built by the Navy itself. Private contractors take on contracts to build them. But who are these companies, and which ships have they built?
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This Is The Largest Plane To Ever Land On An Aircraft Carrier (And What It's Used For)
It normally needed a runway nearly twice as long as the deck of an aircraft carrier. But the Navy wanted to see if this plane could land there. So it did.
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How Many U.S. Battleships Can You Still Visit?
The United States no longer commissions battleships in its Navy, but that doesn't mean none exist. There are plenty for the general public to visit.
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The Izumo-Class Destroyer: What You Should Know About Japan's First Post-War Aircraft Carrier
Technically classified as an Izumo-class "helicopter destroyer," Japan's new aircraft carrier is its first since WWII. Here's all you should know about it.
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How Much Do Aircraft Carriers Weigh? (And Which Is The Heaviest?)
Asking how much an aircraft carrier weighs is a tricky question because there are so many carriers around the world, so it really depends which one you mean.
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How Many Fighter Jets Have Fallen Off Aircraft Carriers In 2025? (And Why)
The U.S. Navy hasn't had the best of luck with keeping its fighter jets on the flight decks of its aircraft carriers in 2025. This isn't the first time, either.
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Can Air Force Planes Land On Aircraft Carriers?
The U.S. Navy and Air Force often use different fighter jets in the air. There's little overlap. Even the versions of the F-35 they use aren't identical.
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USS Enterprise: Why America's Newest Aircraft Carrier Won't Launch For Years
If you've been wondering why the USS Enterprise still hasn't launched, there are a few different reasons behind the delay. Here's how long you'll be waiting.
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How Underwater Microphones Helped The US Detect Russian Subs Entering The Atlantic
During the cold war, naval intelligence used hydrophone arrays to detect low-frequency sea noise from submarines crossing the Greenland-Ice-land-UK gap.
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This Mini Sub Is Built To Sneak Navy SEALs Into Enemy Territory
When the U.S. Navy's special forces (the Navy SEALs) need to infiltrate enemy territory covertly, they have a few options. One is a mini submarine.
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What's The Deadliest Torpedo In The World And How Many Does The US Military Have?
The United States Navy uses a variety of powerful weapons, including torpedoes. There's one torpedo that's been around for decades that remains the deadliest.
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What Is Ballast And Why Do Ships Need It?
Ballast helps ships remain stable and prevents them tipping, swaying, or becoming impossible to steer. But what exactly is ballast and how does it work?
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Not Weeks, Not Months – How Long It Actually Takes To Refuel A Nuclear Submarine
Refueling a nuclear submarine is a grueling process not only in the time it takes to accomplish but also because of the precision required to do it safely.
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