The U.S. Navy christened USNS Hector A. Cafferata Jr., the sixth ESB ship built to support aviation mine countermeasures and special operations.

The ESB ships support a range of maritime-based missions including special operations forces and airborne mine counter measures.

Shipbuilder General Dynamics NASSCO christened the USNS Hector A. Cafferata Jr. (ESB 8), the sixth and final ship in the U.S.

The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford entered the Mediterranean Sea on Friday morning as speculation grows about a potential US attack on Iran. Ship trackers spotted the American vessel as it passed ...

President Trump is sending the USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s largest warship, to the Middle East, along with a huge fleet of aerial refueling tankers and F-22 and F-35 strike fighters, according to ...

The U.S. Central Command confirmed Monday that the San Diego-based aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln is operating in the Arabian Sea, comparatively close to Oman, where the flattop is conducting ...

The United States Navy has relieved the commanding officer of a guided-missile destroyer, USS Mason, of his duties, at a time when the ship is part of a fleet preparing for potential strike deployment ...

The Navy relieved the commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason on Friday, Feb. 13, citing a loss of confidence in his ability to command, according to an official Navy release.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Suciu covers trends in the world of aerospace and defense. The USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), the United States Navy's newest ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The USS Gerald R. Ford, seen here transiting the Strait of Gibraltar, is currently heading toward the Middle East. (MCS Alyssa Joy ...

The USS Gerald R. Ford, seen here transiting the Strait of Gibraltar, is currently heading toward the Middle East. (MCS Alyssa Joy/U.S. Navy) The United States will send the world’s largest aircraft ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The USS Massachusetts, a South Dakota-class battleship, earned 11 battle stars in World War II. It fired the first US 16-inch ...