US Navy Aircraft Carriers: What Does 'CVN' Stand For?
The U.S. Navy's aircraft carriers often have the same three-letter designation stamped onto their hull: CVN. What do these letters stand for?
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9 Of The Coolest Pieces Of Gear Used By Navy SEALs
The Navy SEALs are one of the elite units of the American special forces, and they get a lot of cutting edge tech. Here's some of the most interesting stuff.
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How Naval Warfare Took To The Sky: The Rise Of The Aircraft Carrier
Aircraft carriers marry naval and air forces, together forming a powerful weapon of war that changed history. Here's a look at the rise of the aircraft carrier.
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Three Unusual Camouflage Patterns Used By WWI Naval Vessels
While a ship painted like a zebra wouldn't be many people's definition of camouflage, WWI naval boats used this design as one of the first examples of it.
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What Makes The Navy's USS Zumwalt Destroyer Vessel So Special
If you picture a Navy destroyer in your head, it probably doesn't look like the angular, sci-fi shape of the unique and extremely powerful USS Zumwalt.
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9 Of The Most Legendary Naval Aircraft Ever Flown
The importance of the naval aircraft has only increased with time as military aviation has evolved. These are the most legendary to take to the skies.
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Here's What The Navy's New CMV-22B Osprey Can Do
The Navy has a new CMV-22B Osprey coming into service very soon. It's a VTOL aircraft with long range which makes it perfect for its designated mission.
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The British Navy Will Use Lasers To Zap Drones Out Of The Sky: Here's How
Instead of using expensive ordinance to shoot down missiles, what if we used a futuristic laser instead? That's what the British Navy is working on.
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Here's How Massive Navy Ships Actually Float
Navy ships are massive, with the largest U.S. ship, the USS Gerald R. Ford, weighing 90,000 tons. Here's how these behemoths actually stay afloat.
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How The US Navy Used WWI Ghost Ships To Practice Bombing
Crewless remotely-controlled military ships might seem like a pretty modern innovation, but you might be surprised to learn they were used in the 1920s.
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Here's How The US Navy Is Planning To Use AI In Submarines
The U.S. Navy is planning on using AI in submarines as part of a joint military effort with Australia and the United Kingdom. Here's the full story.
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Here's How The Navy Plans To Decommission The Nuclear USS Enterprise
It's vital to consider what happens to a nuclear-reactor-driven ship when it comes to the end of its service life, and this is the dilemma with USS Enterprise.
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Here's What Grounded The Navy T-45 Goshawk Jet
The Navy's T-45 Goshawk Jet was a tandem jet used to train fighter pilots intermediate and advanced skills, but it has been grounded. Here's what we know.
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Here's How The U.S. Navy Fights Rust On Its Ships (And Why It Costs Way More Than You'd Think)
The U.S. Armed Forces pledge to fight all enemies, foreign, domestic, and in the case of the Navy, rust. Here's how our sailors keep our ships rust free.
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Meet The Navy's Charming Barrier Tugboats: The Boomin' Beavers
Take a look at some of the smallest boats in the United States Navy -- the adorable Boomin' Beavers, a tiny boat with a very specific mission.
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12 Of The Most Powerful Navy Destroyers In The World
Destroyers have become multirole vessels that form the backbone of many modern navies - here are the most powerful examples of this class currently at sea.
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10 Revolutionary Warships That Changed Navy Warfare Forever
Ships have influenced the trajectories of nations for centuries. These 10 warships were pioneers at their time and changed warfare on the high seas.
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USS Monitor & CSS Virginia: The Duel That Changed Naval Warfare
The famous battle between the ironclads USS Monitor and CSS Virginia did not decide the war, but it did help introduce a whole new type of warship.
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USS Missouri: The Story Behind The US Navy's Last Battleship
The USS Missouri is the last battleship commissioned by the United States Navy and it served for a long time. We have its full history right here.
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Phalanx CIWS Explained: How The Navy's Computer-Controlled Weapon Works
The Phalanx CWIS is a key defensive weapon that is in service on most naval vessels that require it. Here's what it is and how it came to be so necessary.
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This Russian Navy Ship Is Over 100 Years Old And Is Still In Service Today
One of Russia's most reliable ships is also its oldest.
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Features That Made The Navy's P-8A Poseidon So Much Scarier Than It Looks
The P-8's first production aircraft was delivered to the Navy in 2012 and in a rare moment for military projects,
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Viral Video Shows U.S. Navy Weapon System Targeting A Civilian Plane, Here's What Happened
A viral video seemingly showed a U.S. military anti-aircraft gun aiming at a civilian passenger plane, but luckily, the plane was never under any threat.
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This 1960s Navy Fighter Jet Is So Good, It's Still In Service Today
Even though it's been around for decades, the F-5 fighter still sees action today. Here's what the Navy and Marine Corps use the plane for.
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Why The U.S. Navy Decommissioned The Incredible X-47B Stealth Drone
The X-47B of the U.S. Navy was a particularly formidable stealth drone, but it's no longer in use by the military.
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Vought F7U: The Dangerous Fighter Jet That Navy Pilots Feared
Despite its Oldsmobile namesake, from 1953 to 1957, the Vought F7U Cutlass was an unconventionally designed jet known for its mechanical shortcomings.
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The Versatile Navy Aircraft Designed To Hunt Underwater Prey
The S3-A Viking was originally built to be a submarine hunter but this versatile aircraft actually saw a lot of different uses during its lifetime.
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