Daily navy news
Here are the latest news stories from the United States Navy:
Top Stories
- USS Nimitz Carrier Strike Group Returns to San Diego: The USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Carrier Strike Group returned to its homeport in San Diego, California, after a six-month deployment to the Middle East and Asia. (Source: Navy Times)
- Navy Awards Contract for New Submarine: The Navy has awarded a contract to General Dynamics Electric Boat to build a new Virginia-class submarine, the USS Vermont (SSN 792). (Source: USNI News)
- Navy to Christen New Aircraft Carrier: The Navy will christen its newest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), on November 22. (Source: Navy News)
Operational News
- USS Boxer Deploys to Middle East: The USS Boxer (LHD 4) Amphibious Assault Ship has deployed to the Middle East to support maritime security operations and provide crisis response capabilities. (Source: Navy News)
- Navy Ships Participate in Exercise with Indian Navy: The USS Shiloh (CG 67) and USS Chosin (CG 65) guided-missile cruisers participated in a joint exercise with the Indian Navy in the Bay of Bengal. (Source: Navy News)
- Navy Submarine Participates in Exercise with Royal Navy: The USS Annapolis (SSN 760) submarine participated in a joint exercise with the Royal Navy's HMS Talent (S92) submarine in the North Atlantic. (Source: Navy News)
Personnel News
- Navy Announces New Chief of Naval Operations: Admiral Michael Gilday has been nominated to become the next Chief of Naval Operations, replacing Admiral John Richardson. (Source: Navy Times)
- Navy Awards Medals to Heroes of USS Fitzgerald Collision: The Navy has awarded medals to the heroes of the USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) collision, which resulted in the loss of seven lives. (Source: Navy News)
- Navy to Increase Diversity and Inclusion Efforts: The Navy has announced plans to increase diversity and inclusion efforts, including the creation of a new diversity and inclusion office. (Source: Navy News)
Technology News
- Navy Tests New Laser Weapon: The Navy has successfully tested a new laser weapon, the Laser Weapon System (LaWS), on the USS Ponce (AFSB(I) 15). (Source: Navy News)
- Navy to Upgrade F/A-18 Hornets with New Radar: The Navy has awarded a contract to Lockheed Martin to upgrade the F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets with a new radar system. (Source: USNI News)
- Navy to Develop New Unmanned Underwater Vehicle: The Navy has announced plans to develop a new unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) designed for mine countermeasures and other missions. (Source: Navy News)