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Navy Secretary Confirms Eight Suicide Attempts on USS Abraham Lincoln Strike Group During Record Deployment
military16 days ago

Navy Secretary Confirms Eight Suicide Attempts on USS Abraham Lincoln Strike Group During Record Deployment

Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao disclosed to Congress that eight service members attempted suicide across the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group during its extended deployment. The group, comprising roughly 6,000 to 7,500 personnel, remained at sea for over 286 days without a port call while supporting combat operations against Iran. No service members died by suicide, but the rate of attempts was significantly higher than typical deployments. The carrier is currently returning to San Diego after setting a modern record for time at sea.

via Yahoo News Singapore|
#congress#iran-war#mental-health
Iran’s Bahrain strikes catch Navy families off guard as war erupts
world19 days ago

Iran’s Bahrain strikes catch Navy families off guard as war erupts

On day one of the war, Iran targeted the U.S. Navy's Middle East headquarters in Bahrain before military families there had been evacuated, a surprise that left spouses fearful as missiles and drones struck for days; the attack damaged the base (images circulated but no casualties reported), prompting the Navy to adjust logistics away from Bahrain, including rerouting supplies to Diego Garcia for longer cycles. About 1,450 service members and families have been evacuated to places like Norfolk and Tampa, but many continue to face financial strain while housing and relocation benefits process; officials say the Navy is staying in close contact and expects ongoing adjustments, with no immediate plans to return to the Bahrain footprint.

via CBS News|
#bahrain#evacuation#iran
Iran War Pushes U.S. Military Toward a Breaking Point
world25 days ago

Iran War Pushes U.S. Military Toward a Breaking Point

Two U.S. officials familiar with Middle East operations told The Intercept that the Iran conflict is straining the U.S. military: Iranian attacks and base damage, dwindling munitions and maintenance backlogs, long deployments, and logistics bottlenecks are eroding readiness and driving up costs, with Bahrain’s NSA and CENTCOM facilities damaged and carrier groups stretched or in repair, raising concerns about sustaining a prolonged war.

via The Intercept|
#iran#logistics#middle-east
Ukraine-Russia claim first-ever naval drone duel as sea footage circulates
world27 days ago

Ukraine-Russia claim first-ever naval drone duel as sea footage circulates

Ukraine’s navy released video of what it calls the first naval engagement between unmanned surface vessels, showing its Sargan 3000 USV in a clash with a Russian unmanned vessel. Kyiv says the Ukrainian USV sank the Russian craft and notes the operation involved its military intelligence and the Sargan 3000’s 12.7mm Protector gun, but independent verification is not available and details like timing and vessel IDs remain unclear.

via New York Post|
#drones#navy#russia
Kim Jong Un Re-launches North Korea's Navy with Kang Kon Commissioning
world1 month ago

Kim Jong Un Re-launches North Korea's Navy with Kang Kon Commissioning

Kim Jong Un announced the commissioning of the Kang Kon destroyer, months after its launch collapsed when it capsized. He credited a revival to the country's “self-respect, will and strong spirit,” and reportedly purged a top military commander and the shipbuilder from official photos—a possible sign of punishment. The nuclear-capable Kang Kon is now part of North Korea’s largest destroyer fleet, as KCNA touts new naval bases, a target of two new surface ships annually, and a planned nuclear-powered attack submarine.

via The Daily Beast|
#defense#kim-jong-un#navy
US Energy Chief: Navy Will Guard Hormuz While Iran Stands Firm
politics-and-government1 month ago

US Energy Chief: Navy Will Guard Hormuz While Iran Stands Firm

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on CNN that US Navy escorts through the Strait of Hormuz are essential to keep crude shipments moving, with transit rates around 9 million barrels per day and overall flows near two‑thirds of pre‑conflict levels thanks to pipelines and alternative routes. He framed the effort as the current “new normal,” noting that other nations may join but that Washington will continue defending the passage until Iran changes its stance, after recent US strikes on Iranian oil carriers in response to attacks on US ships. The remarks come as global energy markets remain sensitive to the Iran conflict amid rising fuel costs.

via Yahoo Finance|
#energy-policy#hormuz#iran
North Korea Debuts Second Choe Hyon–Class Destroyer, Boosting Blue-Water Ambitions
defense1 month ago

North Korea Debuts Second Choe Hyon–Class Destroyer, Boosting Blue-Water Ambitions

North Korea commissioned its second 5,000-ton Choe Hyon-class guided-missile destroyer, Kang Kon (52), at Wonsan in a ceremony attended by Kim Jong Un; the ship follows the lead vessel Choe Hyon (51) and signals Pyongyang’s push toward a blue-water navy, featuring 88 VLS cells, an advanced EW suite and phased-array radars, and a heavy mix of missiles, guns, and torpedo tubes, with two more ships under construction.

via navalnews.com|
#blue-water#choe-hyon-class#defense
USS Abraham Lincoln Heads Home After Five-Day Thai Port Visit
world1 month ago

USS Abraham Lincoln Heads Home After Five-Day Thai Port Visit

The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln departed Laem Chabang Port in Thailand after a five‑day port call, heading back to the United States. The Lincoln, with about 5,000 personnel, had been part of a deployment that included Middle East operations and a lengthy stretch at sea, and Thai officials said the visit would last five days as sailors and Marines interacted with local communities.

via New York Post|
#aircraft-carrier#iran#navy
Navy proves autonomous-ready refueling for unmanned drone boat off Virginia
technology1 month ago

Navy proves autonomous-ready refueling for unmanned drone boat off Virginia

The U.S. Navy demonstrated an underway refueling of a 38-foot unmanned boat (T38) using a towable capture and connection device off Virginia, transferring about 400 gallons across around 100 connection cycles; while the boat itself was remotely controlled, a human steered the fuel probe during the process, signaling progress toward fully autonomous endurance and outlining the next steps to remove human inputs and reduce latency.

via Autonocion.com|
#autonomous-refueling#drone-boat#navy
Vance: Iran clash not a war as oil still moves through Hormuz
world1 month ago

Vance: Iran clash not a war as oil still moves through Hormuz

Vance said the U.S. escorted about 15 million barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, with Energy Secretary Wright later citing around 17 million barrels on Monday; oil flows have varied, with estimates ranging up to ~20 million barrels daily before the war, and overall traffic still well below prewar levels. The piece also notes ongoing market volatility, Iran’s leverage from strikes, and analysts’ view that the administration is pressuring Iran without committing to a full-scale war, while seeking to hold the line ahead of midterm dynamics.

via AP News|
#iran#navy#oil
Rust and resilience: Lincoln shows wear after marathon deployment
world1 month ago

Rust and resilience: Lincoln shows wear after marathon deployment

The USS Abraham Lincoln arrived in Thailand after a marathon 286-day deployment at sea, and observers noted rust along the hull. Navy experts say surface rust on vessels spent long periods at sea is common, with about 30 days of dockside work typically needed to address it and prevent larger damage, though some upper-wulder areas can be treated underway. The voyage, which included combat operations in the Middle East and morale/supply strain reports, has also seen at least one crew member go overboard, reflecting broader challenges of extended deployments. Overall, the rust is seen as an expected consequence of the Lincoln’s lengthy at-sea duties rather than an immediate threat to its operation.

via CNN|
#deployment#maintenance#navy
Russia backs Iran's supersonic missile push, widening threats to US Navy
defense1 month ago

Russia backs Iran's supersonic missile push, widening threats to US Navy

US may escalate actions on Iran after the midterm elections as Tehran's military ties widen: reports say Russia has secretly helped Iran develop ramjet-powered supersonic missiles that could threaten US Navy vessels, with testing continuing into 2026; separately, Iran's IRGC Unit 4000 is recruiting non-Iranian operatives to extend maritime attacks into East Asia, targeting key Indonesian and Chinese ports, signaling a broader expansion of Iran's shipping pressure; other items include Peru cutting diplomatic ties with Iran over Middle East violence and Iran's crackdowns on protesters, underscoring a wider security and political crisis in the region.

via Iran International|
#defense#iran#missiles