In January 2005, the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS San Francisco (SSN-711) slammed—at flank speed—into an uncharted seamount southeast of Guam. -One sailor died and dozens were injured, yet ...

Every single United States aircraft carrier is powered by a nuclear reactor, but its ally across the pond opted for a different fuel source.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth drew criticism this week after suggesting that women in the armed forces had been allowed into combat jobs only because fitness standards were lowered. Speaking to ...

A submarine solution closer to home should be examined instead, retired navy rear admiral Peter Briggs argued. "Depending on an overseas supply chain for such a critical capability as our submarines ...

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