An American littoral combat ship in the Persian Gulf flicked a switch just before dawn on December 16 and hurled a stub-nosed ...

A US Navy warship has crossed a technological threshold by launching a one-way attack drone from its deck at sea, marking a new chapter in how the fleet can strike targets without risking pilots or ...

Naval Station Mayport’s littoral combat ship fleet is smaller than it has been in years following the decommissioning of two vessels Friday, raising to four the number retired since August. Four other ...

A commander described it as a milestone in the effort to deploy cheap drones. The launch comes as the Pentagon tries to keep pace with new technology in modern warfare. A US Navy warship operating in ...

The littoral combat ship was built to operate where traditional warships struggle. Shallow waters, tight maneuvering, and fast-moving threats shaped every design choice. Speed, automation, and modular ...

A LUCAS drone launches from the USS Santa Barbara in the Arabian Gulf. (Photo courtesy of the Navy) The crew of the USS Santa Barbara and personnel from U.S. Naval Forces Central Command successfully ...

Santa Barbara’s namesake warship just made history by launching a one-way attack drone at sea in the Middle East. The USS Santa Barbara, an Independence-class littoral combat ship, launched the drone ...

The commanding officer of USS Santa Barbara was relieved of duty on Thursday. A Navy news release cited a loss of confidence in Cmdr. Adam Ochs’s ability to command the littoral combat ship. The term ...

In the coming years, the U.S. Navy has plans to update its fleet with a new line of aircraft carriers to replace the aging Nimitz-class. Along with these, there are a series of other ships and ...