A new generation of cheaper and more flexible vessels could be vital in any conflict with China, but the Navy remains lashed to big shipbuilding programs driven by tradition, political influence and jobs.
Tag: United States Navy
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Two U.S. Navy Sailors Charged With Helping Chinese
Prosecutors said the two sailors in California gave Chinese intelligence officers U.S. military secrets and sensitive information.
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Biden Nominates Adm. Lisa Franchetti to Lead the Navy
If confirmed, Admiral Franchetti, who currently serves as the Navy’s second in command, would become the first woman to lead the service in its 247-year history.
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At Titanic Site, the Grim Job Now Is Assessing the Submersible’s Debris
With hopes for rescue dashed, searchers are turning to documenting and perhaps retrieving parts of the imploded vessel, as an investigation of the disaster gets underway.
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Navy Detected a Possible Implosion Near Titan Sub as Communications Failed
Two senior Navy officials said the information was shared with the Coast Guard official in charge of the search. But without certainty of a disaster, one said, the search continued.