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Trump orders US navy to escort oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz

The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow maritime passage connecting the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman, is one of the world's most critical energy chokepoints, with a significant portion of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments passing through it.

US Navy helicopter and Fighter Jet crash in separate incidents in South China Sea

A US Navy MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter and an F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter jet crashed separately in the South China Sea on Sunday during routine operations.

Full lockdown imposed at US Naval Academy after shooting reported in dormitory

US Naval Academy: Police were seen near Bancroft Hall, which houses midshipmen in its more than 1,600 dorm rooms. It is considered the biggest single college dormitory in the world, according to the school’s website.

US Navy warship 'mistakenly' shoots down its own fighter jet amid Yemen airstrikes, pilots safe

It wasn’t immediately clear how the Gettysburg could mistake a F/A-18 for an enemy aircraft or missile, particularly as ships in a battle group remain linked by both radar and radio communication.

Trump threatens to retake Panama Canal, highlights 'unfair treatment' to US Navy, commerce

After expressing his desire for Canada to become USA's 51st state, the US President-elect, Donald Trump has said to retake the Panama canal.

Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group conducts joint maritime activity with Indian Navy

The Indian Navy routinely participates alongside US Navy units in multilateral exercises across the Pacific, including Southwest Asia and littoral Africa.

US Military ends rescue search for Navy SEALs lost in maritime raid on ship with Iranian weapons

US Central Command said the search has now been changed to a recovery effort. The names of the SEALs have not been released as family notifications continue.

US Navy apprehends armed attackers who seized Israel-linked ship, Houthis retaliate with missiles

The internationally recognised government in Yemen has claimed that the attackers belonged to the Houthis with the support of Iran. When the US warship approached the attackers, they tried to flee via a small boat but were ultimately caught, according to the Central Command.

US: 2 Navy sailors charged with leaking sensitive military information to China

The US officials have expressed their concerns for years about the espionage threat, according to them, the Chinese government poses, bringing criminal cases in recent years against Beijing intelligence operatives who have stolen sensitive government and commercial information.

US Navy challenges Beijing in South China Sea amid Taiwan tension; PLAN responds

The United States, on several occasions, termed sailing in the South China Sea as their international navigation rights, while Beijing called it "illegal".

Who is Shanti Sethi? Indian-American Navy veteran appointed Kamala Harris' defence advisor

Shanti Sethi's father immigrated to the US from India in the early 1960s.

US Navy sails largest warship through South China Sea, challenges Beijing's territorial claims

Miffed with the US Navy warship around the Paracel Islands, China dispatched naval and air forces to follow and warn off the American warship.

US Navy helicopter crashes off Southern California coast, 5 missing

Reportedly the search and rescue operations continued into the night with US Coast Guard and Navy "air and surface assets."

Indian Navy accepts first batch of two MH-60R Multi Role Helicopters

A ceremony was held at the Naval Air Station North Island or NAS North Island, San Diego on Friday that marked the formal transfer of the helicopters from US Navy to Indian Navy.

Indian Navy, US Navy to carry out joint drill in Indian Ocean Region

As a strategic outreach exercise with the defence forces of friendly foreign countries in the Indian Ocean Region, the Indian Air Force will participate in operational engagements with the US Navy in an exercise to be carried out with the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group (CSG) on June 23 and 24.

US Navy seizes arms shipment in Arabian Sea amid Yemen war

US Navy members sing popular Hindi song, Indian envoy shares video

Members of the US Navy sang a popular Hindi song at a dinner meeting between US Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Michael M Gilday and India's Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu. 

India to buy 6 Poseidon-8I naval jets from US for $1.8 billion: What we know

Amid border with China, India has begun the acquisition process for US-made 6 Poseidon-8I naval jets and has also put the process of procuring 6 Predator-B armed drones on full throttle.

US Navy welcomes 1st Black female Tactical Aircraft pilot

The U.S. Navy has welcomed its first Black female Tactical Aircraft pilot. “MAKING HISTORY!” the U.S. Navy tweeted Thursday in response to a post that Lt. j.g. Madeline Swegle had completed naval flight school and would later this month receive the flight officer insignia known as the “Wings of Gold.”

US Navy carries out exercise in South China Sea. Check Photos

In a strong message to the dragon, the United States Navy carried out a dual aircraft carrier exercise in the South China sea.