US military strikes Yemen after missile attacks on US Navy ship
The strikes, authorized by President Barack Obama, represent Washington`s first direct military action against Houthi-controlled targets in Yemen`s conflict.
Oct 13, 2016, 09:43 AM IST
Donald Trump vows harsh response to Iranian vessels that harass US Navy
US Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump vowed on Friday that any Iranian vessels that harass the US Navy in the Gulf would be "shot out of the water" if he is elected on Nov. 8.
Sep 10, 2016, 09:18 AM IST
US cuts military advisers to Saudi-led coalition in Yemen: US Navy
The US military has slashed the number of intelligence advisers directly supporting the Saudi-led coalition`s air war in Yemen, the US Navy said on Saturday.
Aug 20, 2016, 12:36 PM IST
US Navy throws much-mocked uniform overboard
The US Navy is ditching its much-maligned blue-and-gray camouflage uniform that sailors complained was uncomfortable.
Aug 06, 2016, 02:34 AM IST
Court rules in favor of marine life, bans US Navy from using sonar
The court reversed a lower court decision which had granted for the Navy in 2012 to use low-frequency sonar for training, testing and routine operations in the oceans.
Jul 17, 2016, 22:38 PM IST
US, Chinese naval commanders to meet amid tensions
"The commanders of the US and Chinese navies will meet amid mounting tensions over China`s claims to much of the South China Sea", the US Navy said Thursday.
Jul 15, 2016, 10:44 AM IST
US accuses Russian warship of aggressive maneuvers near US navy ship
The US European Command said the Russian frigate, Yaroslav Mudry, came unnecessarily close to the guided-missile cruiser USS San Jacinto.
Jul 02, 2016, 20:28 PM IST
US sailors divulged sensitive information while held by Iran: Navy
U.S. sailors who blundered into Iranian waters in January divulged sensitive information to their captors while held at gunpoint by Iran`s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, a U.S. Navy report said on Thursday.
Jul 01, 2016, 02:21 AM IST
India-US-Japan 'Malabar' joint military exercise begins
The first harbour phase will conclude on June 13. The second sea phase will run June 14-17 off Okinawa Island.
Jun 10, 2016, 17:18 PM IST
US Navy admiral admits he lied in massive bribery scandal
A US admiral pleaded guilty Thursday to lying about his relationship with a Singapore-based defense contractor at the center of a massive bribery scandal that has tarnished top naval officers.
Jun 10, 2016, 08:45 AM IST
Stage set for India-US-Japan naval exercise ''Malabar''
The Indian Navy said on Thursday that the Indian ships are steaming towards Japan with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ships and will enter Sasebo on Friday.
Jun 09, 2016, 22:37 PM IST
US Navy slaps drinking ban on sailors in Japan
The US Navy on Monday banned its sailors stationed in Japan from drinking in response to the arrest of an American sailor in Okinawa on a suspected DUI charge.
Jun 06, 2016, 14:18 PM IST
Navigation operations in South China Sea not an act of provocation: US
Strongly refuting Chinese allegations, the US has said that its freedom of navigation operations in the South China Sea is not an act of provocation, two days after an American navy ship sailed close to a disputed reef in the area.
May 13, 2016, 12:27 PM IST
US Navy fires officer in charge of sailors held by Iran
The Navy probe is expected to be wrapped up by the end of the month and will be released publicly soon after.
May 13, 2016, 06:59 AM IST
Sailors rush for tattoos as US Navy bends rules to recruit
An indelible blue drawing of an ornate birdcage, festooned with roses and petals, wraps its way around Navy Corpsman Jessica Bryant`s forearm.
Apr 29, 2016, 15:52 PM IST
US Navy officer suspected of passing secrets to Taiwan, China
A US Navy flight officer with knowledge of sensitive American intelligence collection methods faces espionage charges over suspicions he passed secret information to Taiwan and possibly to China, US officials said.
Apr 12, 2016, 03:45 AM IST
US Navy to induct first super aircraft carrier this year
Sean Stackley, the Navy's assistant secretary for acquisitions, unveiled the timetable for the 100,000-tonne, 1,100-foot-long warship in testimony prepared for the Senate Armed Services Committee.
Apr 08, 2016, 18:16 PM IST
US Navy seizes Iranian weapons bound for Yemen rebels
US naval forces in the Arabian Sea seized a shipment of weapons that the United States believes was sent from Iran and was bound for Huthi rebels in Yemen, the Navy said.
Apr 05, 2016, 14:18 PM IST
US planning third patrol near disputed South China Sea islands: Report
The U.S. Navy plans to conduct another passage near disputed islands in the South China Sea in early April, a source familiar with the plan said on Friday, the third in series of challenges that have drawn sharps rebukes from China.
Apr 02, 2016, 14:47 PM IST
US Navy to sail more in contested parts of South China Sea
The US Navy plans to increase "freedom of navigation" operations in the South China Sea as Beijing continues its military buildup in the contested waterway, a US admiral has said.
Feb 25, 2016, 09:57 AM IST
