The Latest Breaking News from Navy

Pete Hegseth Purge Leaves Wife Jennifer Rauchet as Closest Advisor in the Loneliest Office at Pentagon

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's wife, Jennifer Rauchet, has no formal Pentagon role but attends official meetings as he fires generals and grows isolated inside the building.

International Business Times UK · May 4

Pete Hegseth is now bringing his wife to Pentagon meetings after he ousted top officials: report

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has faced criticism over the ouster of two dozen military leaders

The Independent UK · May 4

Markets on alert as Trump vows 'Project Freedom' for Hormuz, setting up potential showdown after renewed attacks on ships

"This is a Humanitarian gesture on behalf of the United States, Middle Eastern Countries but, in particular, the Country of Iran."

Fortune · May 3

US Navy signs deal with AI firm for training underwater drones to detect mines in Strait of Hormuz — $100 million would allow drone minesweepers to update their detection algorithms in days instead of months

The U.S. Navy just signed a $99.7 million deal with Domino Data Lab to build software to monitor other AI mine detection systems, identify failures, and push corrections in the field.

Tom’s Hardware · May 2

Trump jokes that the US Navy will takeover Cuba 'almost immediately' on the way back from Iran

Trump appeared to hint at a potential military operation in Cuba after US forces “finish the job” in Iran. The comments come as Washington announced a set of new sanctions targeting the island nation on Friday, which Havana slammed as a form of collective punishment.

Euronews · May 2

U.S. Navy To Inactivate Submarines, Cruisers And Support Ships In 2026

The U.S. Navy has released an updated list of 14 vessels it plans to inactivate in fiscal year 2026, including attack submarines, cruisers, a littoral combat ship and several support vessels, as the service tries to balance aging ships, maintenance backlogs and future fleet demands.

Latin Times · May 1

Pentagon budget reveals it's pursuing containerized 300kW+ laser weapons, ambitious Joint Laser Weapon System designed to shoot down cruise missiles — system part of $17.9 billion Golden Dome missile-defense initiative

New Pentagon FY2027 budget documents reveal the Joint Laser Weapon System, a containerized 300kW+ laser weapon designed to intercept cruise missiles as part of the US military’s Golden Dome missile-defense initiative.

Tom’s Hardware · May 1

US Navy Pilots Stunned As 'Gimbal' UFO Outpaces F-18 Jets And Defies Physics Over Florida Skies

The Gimbal incident, a 2015 UFO sighting by US Navy pilots, remains unresolved. Investigations continue, focusing on sensor effects and known aerial objects.

International Business Times UK · May 1

'Continue seeing Gaza on YouTube': Netanyahu mocks flotilla as Israel intercepts more than 20 ships with 175 activists; draws global flak

Israel's Navy successfully intercepted a Gaza-bound flotilla carrying activists near Crete, preventing any vessels from reaching Palestinian shores. Prime Minister Netanyahu commended the operation, stating all participants were turned back. The US State Department backed Israel's actions, calling the flotilla a counterproductive stunt organized by a pro-Hamas entity.

The Times of India · May 1

Mexican Senate Approves Entry of U.S. Forces for Training Missions Amid Recent Tensions

The authorization allows the entry of 96 U.S. service members, including Marines and Navy SEALs, some of whom will carry weapons and military equipment.

Latin Times · Apr 30