Outgunned and facing impossible odds, USS Johnston charged directly into a vastly superior Japanese fleet during the Battle ...

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in 2019. The story of the Christmas Truce of 1914 is often considered “played out,” especially in historical circles, but it is a compelling tale; ...

In 1942, USS Edsall found itself isolated and surrounded by a vastly superior Japanese force. Instead of fleeing or ...

The nuclear-powered supercarrier will head from the South China Sea to the Middle East in response to escalating tensions ...

It would be easy to mistake LHD-7 for an "aircraft carrier," but the conventionally-powered warship is actually a Wasp-class ...

In late December 2025, the U.S. Navy announced plans to pursue a new class of large surface combatants described as Trump-class battleships, marking the first time in decades the service has publicly ...

President Donald Trump scrambled Navy ship-naming traditions last week with his announcement of a new “Trump-class” battleship, to be called the USS Defiant, featuring nuclear-tipped missiles and ...

During its last deployment, the vessel transited the Strait of Hormuz six times, acted to protect freedom of navigation in ...

Nearly two years ago, the Battleship North Carolina embarked on a mission to adapt to its changing environment.

The coveted U.S. Navy award recognizes military installations that excel at promoting warfighter readiness and supporting ...

The centerpiece of the Trump administration’s revamp of the U.S. Navy is the largest surface combatant America will build since World War II. The U.S. Navy will buy two new “battleships” as part of ...

President Donald Trump announced plans to build a new "golden fleet" of naval vessels, starting with two battleships. The first "Trump class" battleship will be named the USS Defiance, with plans for ...