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Where Are The Aircraft Carriers: July 7, 2026

USS Boxer Re-Aggregates in Middle East as US Beefs Up Naval Presence

USS Boxer ARG re-aggregates in CENTCOM after months of disaggregation.
Four big-deck warships now in Middle East: two carriers and two amphibs.
B-52 bombers depart RAF Fairford, signaling possible strategic shift.
USS Nimitz participates in International Naval Review 250 in New York.

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DT Editorial Team·Jul 8, 2026·via twz.com

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The equipment is designed for field use

US Navy pushes DNA battlefield test for unknown biothreats

The US Naval Research Laboratory developed portable devices for field identification of biological threats.
The system analyzes DNA and RNA and is intended to detect unknown and bioengineered agents.
The report says results can be produced in under 30 minutes.
The equipment is designed for field use by relatively untrained soldiers, reducing reliance on large mobile labs.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 27, 2026·via newatlas.com

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Legislators Demand Navy Prove Trump Class Battleships Won't Sink U.S. Nuclear Shipbuilding

House Panel Presses Navy on Trump-Class Shipbuilding Risk

A House panel added report language demanding the Navy show the Trump class will not strain nuclear shipyards.
Lawmakers had already moved to block construction until key weapons were mature enough.
The dispute highlights broader concerns about US industrial capacity for nuclear warships.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 5, 2026·via twz.com

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Strait of Hormuz escort missions would ‘exceed’ Navy’s capacity, CNO says - Breaking Defense

US Navy Says Strait of Hormuz Escort Duty Would Exceed Its Capacity

The Navy’s top officer said escorting ships through the strait would exceed naval capacity.
The US is continuing a blockade tied to Iranian maritime traffic.
Caudle said convoy-style escorts in a contested strait would be a very challenging mission.
The Navy views the blockade as a more effective and sustainable tool right now.

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DT Editorial Team·May 22, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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Gerald R. Ford to return from historic deployment on Saturday: CNO - Breaking Defense

USS Gerald R. Ford Set to Return After Record 324 Days at Sea

The USS Gerald R. Ford is returning after 324 days at sea, a modern record for a US carrier.
The ship operated across the High North, Eastern Mediterranean, Southern Command, and the Middle East.
Navy leaders say the deployment shows Ford-class durability, but also reflects broader force-capacity strain.

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DT Editorial Team·May 19, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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DT Editorial Team·May 15, 2026·via twz.com

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DT Editorial Team·May 14, 2026·via defensenews.com

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DT Editorial Team·May 6, 2026·via twz.com

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DT Editorial Team·May 3, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 30, 2026·via defensenews.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 29, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 28, 2026·via twz.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 26, 2026·via defensenews.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 15, 2026·via twz.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 12, 2026·via defensenews.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 4, 2026·via interestingengineering.com

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 30, 2026·via defensenews.com

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 29, 2026·via defensenews.com

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 22, 2026·via interestingengineering.com

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Secretive AIM-260 Air-To-Air Missile Finally Breaks Cover

The AIM-260 Has Finally Been Seen, and That Alone Says a Lot

The first public image of the AIM-260 emerged from a photographed VX-31 F/A-18F near Eglin.
The missile appears to use a minimalist design with four tail fins and no mid-body control surfaces.
The AIM-260 is expected to augment and eventually replace the AIM-120 AMRAAM.

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US Navy could run out of money by July, top officer warns

Navy Warns It Could Have to Cut Training and Operations by July Without More Funding

The Navy’s top officer said the service needs more cash within two months to avoid disruptions.
Adm. Daryl Caudle said training, operations, and certification events could be affected in July.
The additional money would need to come from a supplemental request the administration has not yet sent to Congress.

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Where Are The Carriers As Of May 3, 2026: Ford Finally Heads Home

Ford Heads Home, but the U.S. Carrier Build-Up in the Middle East Is Not Over

USS Gerald R. Ford has begun heading home after a record 314-day deployment.
Two other carrier strike groups remain under CENTCOM in the Arabian Sea.
The U.S. is pairing that naval posture with Project Freedom, a new effort focused on commercial vessels in the Persian Gulf.

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Navy looks to resume purchasing P-8A aircraft - Breaking Defense

Navy Seeks to Restart P-8A Purchases as Final Production Window Narrows

The Navy wants 12 new P-8A aircraft in its fiscal 2027 budget request.
FY2027 is described as the last planned production year for the aircraft.
Increment 3 Block 2 has reached initial operating capability and adds new mission systems.

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US Navy to extend service life of amphibious assault ship USS Wasp by 5 years

US Navy Extends USS Wasp Service Life to 2034

The Navy extended USS Wasp's service life by five years, to 2034.
Officials are studying whether other Wasp-class ships can also be extended.
A separate review of dock landing ships is expected to provide additional recommendations.

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Cao says industry needs to 'move forward' in first DC speech as acting SecNav - Breaking Defense

Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao Signals a More Open Door for New Defense Suppliers

Hung Cao said the Navy wants more new and alternative suppliers competing for defense business.
He highlighted munitions as a case where multi-source procurement could reduce reliance on one vendor.
The remarks come amid large proposed fiscal 2027 increases for missiles and shipbuilding.

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Navy Still Pushing To Field New AARGM-ER Radar-Busting Missile This Year Despite "Strategic Pause"

Navy Still Aims to Field AARGM-ER in 2026 Despite Procurement Pause

The Navy says AARGM-ER still aims for initial operational capability in September 2026.
US procurement is set to pause in fiscal 2027 while testing and software updates are completed.
Production in the interim is expected to support foreign military sales to allied customers.

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US Navy is reviewing cost of future Ford-class carriers to ensure they ‘make sense’

US Navy reexamines future Ford-class carriers as costs collide with force-design questions

The Navy is reviewing the costs, designs, and systems of future carriers CVN-82 and CVN-83.
Officials say the assessment includes long-term sustainment and maintenance costs, not just build prices.
The review links carrier affordability directly to broader questions about future force design.

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Navy MQ-4C Triton Surveillance Drone Crash In The Middle East Finally Confirmed

Navy Confirms MQ-4C Triton Crash After Gulf Flight Vanished From Trackers

The Navy officially confirmed an MQ-4C Triton crash that had been widely suspected since April 9.
Public tracking data had shown a sudden altitude loss and an emergency squawk before the aircraft vanished.
The cause remains undisclosed, but the loss is significant because Tritons are expensive and relatively scarce assets.

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US Navy to blockade Strait of Hormuz ‘effective immediately,’ Trump says

Trump Says U.S. Navy Will Blockade the Strait of Hormuz After Iran Talks Fail

Trump said the U.S. Navy would begin blockading the Strait of Hormuz immediately.
He also said U.S. forces would interdict vessels that had paid tolls to Iran.
The move followed failed direct talks between U.S. and Iranian delegations.
Because roughly 20% of global energy supplies pass through the strait, the announcement has broad economic implications.

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US' 7,800-ton submarine returns to fleet with 25-knot speed

USS New Jersey Returns to the Fleet, Highlighting the Endurance Value of Nuclear Submarines

USS New Jersey returned to the fleet after post-shakedown availability
The submarine is described as a 7,800-ton vessel with 25-knot speed
Its nuclear endurance underscores the strategic value of undersea persistence

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Aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford arrives in Croatia for repairs

USS Gerald R. Ford Pulls Into Croatia for Repairs After Fire and Long Deployment

The USS Gerald R. Ford arrived in Split, Croatia, for repairs and maintenance.
A March 12 laundry-room fire injured three sailors and led to nearly 200 smoke-related treatments.
The carrier has also faced plumbing issues during a nine-month deployment.

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USS Tripoli, embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit arrive in Middle East

USS Tripoli and 31st MEU Arrive in CENTCOM Waters as Regional Tensions Deepen

The USS Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group and 31st MEU have entered CENTCOM waters.
The move follows a reported Iranian missile and drone strike on Prince Sultan Airbase.
The 31st MEU brings ground, aviation, and logistics elements suited for crisis response.

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US to scale up submarine production with AI-driven automated factories

US Navy to Build $900M AI-Automated Submarine Factories

The US Navy plans a $900M investment in AI-automated factories to accelerate nuclear submarine production
Only two US shipyards can build nuclear submarines, and both face significant workforce and scheduling constraints
Robotic welding, AI quality control, and automated materials handling are key technologies targeted by the initiative
Full productivity gains from the automated facilities are expected in the late 2020s or early 2030s

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