US Navy

US has mine swept entire Strait of Hormuz, Trump says

"Look, the only one that has control of the Strait of Hormuz right now is the United States Navy," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office. "We've mine-swept the entire strait."

US President Donald Trump speaks as he sits behind an airport model as he makes an announcement about a renovation of Washington Dulles International Airport in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, July 29, 2026.
A woman walks next to a banner with a picture of Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei in Tehran, earlier this month.

Trump’s agenda now: Destroy Iranian regime's ability to govern – opinion

Soldiers from the United States gather together during the opening ceremony of Exercise Southern Jackeroo on May 29, 2026 in Townsville, Australia.

Iran using social media footage to target US troops, assets in Middle East

US Air Force Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refueling aircraft are parked at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv on February 25, 2026.

American refueling tankers to be stationed in IDF bases, Ramon Airport as US reinforces Middle East


US commandos killed North Korean civilians in botched 2019 mission, NYT says

The New York Times reported that US Navy SEALs killed North Korean civilians in a 2019 operation.

 US Navy SEALs (Illustrative)

Sea power in the 21st century: Built in Korea, backed by Israel

America’s maritime future may depend on Korean shipyards, Japanese craftsmanship, and Israeli innovation.

 Israel's second Saar-6 corvette, a warship dubbed "Oz", sails before a welcoming ceremony by the Israeli Navy to mark its arrival, in the Mediterranean Sea, off the coast of Haifa, northern Israel June 9, 2021

Court convicts US Navy sailor for selling secret military information to Chinese intel. officer

Wei was first recruited in February 2022 via social media by an officer who portrayed himself as a naval enthusiast working for the government-owned China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation.

The amphibious assault ship USS Essex is in the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro for LA Fleet Week, May 26, 2022.

US Navy drones designed to hinder Chinese threat fail latest testing

After investing millions in developing maritime drones, the US Navy consistently suffers from malfunctions.

A US Navy guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) and Egyptian Navy frigate ENS Alexandria (F911) conduct manoeuvring-operation exercises during a 60 nations International Maritime Exercise.

Fire breaks out on US naval ship off Japan's Okinawa

There have been no reports of injuries, and vessels from Japan's Self-Defense Forces are fighting the fire, NHK said.

A US marine looks on during a guided tour of USS New Orleans, a transport dock ship for Sri Lankan sailors at the harbor in Colombo on July 26, 2016

US approves sale of $500m. worth of high mobility rocket launchers to Bahrain

The State Department approved the sale of four M142 HIMARS, which are produced by weapons manufacturing giant Lockheed Martin, based in Texas.

M142 HIMARS launches a rocket during an exercise in Poland; illustrative.

Is Israel ready for Jonathan Pollard? Ex-spy outlines 10-point plan for Knesset run

Pollard has announced that he will be running for Knesset – either with a party that aligns with his values or independently if he cannot find one.

JONATHAN POLLARD, photographed this week in his Jerusalem home.

US Navy seeks missiles carrying unmanned surface vehicles, thousands of miles at sea

The Pentagon is incorporating lessons from Ukraine and the Red Sea into its plans to counter China's rising naval power in the Pacific

Saildrone USV during a 60-nation International Maritime Exercise in the Gulf of Aqaba

Iran says it warned away US destroyer but US dismisses account

A crew member could be heard issuing what appeared to be a radio warning to the US warship to change course, saying it was approaching Iranian territorial waters.

In this handout photo provided by the U.S. Navy, the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) launches a missile from the aft missile deck during Multisail 17 on March 7, 2017 in the Philippine Sea.

Trump diagnosed with vein condition causing leg swelling, White House says

Despite his condition, which is common in people over 70, the White House confirmed that President Trump is in "excellent health."

US President Donald Trump gestures after returning early from the G7 Leaders' Summit in Canada, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, June 17, 2025