Islamic State attacks on track to double in Iraq and Syria: CENTCOMThe Islamic State group claimed 153 attacks in both countries in the first six months of 2024, U.S. Central Command said Wednesday.By Qassim Abdul-zahra and Abby Sewell7 weeks ago
Inside the USS Carney’s harrowing and unprecedented deploymentThe warship Carney returned home Sunday from a long and historic deployment fending off Houthi rebel attacks in the Middle East.By Diana Stancy4 months ago
US coalition ship shoots down Houthi missile after lull in attacksThe incident marks the end of a week-long pause of reported Houthi attacks.By Jonathan Lehrfeld5 months ago
Navy looks to shake up traditional carrier strike group modelA new Navy plan seeks to improve flexibility of forces worldwide, while allowing aircraft carriers to remain deployed for longer periods of time.By Diana Stancy5 months ago
Navy destroyer Gravely takes out Houthi drones, missile in the Red SeaThe Navy destroyer Gravely and U.S. forces destroyed drones and a missile fired toward the U.S. ship by Houthi militants.By Jonathan Lehrfeld5 months ago
Navy IDs sailor who died while underway in the Red SeaAviation Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Oriola Michael Aregbesola, 34, died on March 20 due to a non-combat related incident, the Navy said Saturday.By Diana Stancy6 months ago
Navy sending sailors and ships to help build Gaza aid pierThe plan requires the Navy and the Army to team up under the Joint Logistics Over-The-Shore program to construct a roll-on, roll-off discharge facility.By Diana Stancy6 months ago
US and allies down dozens of Houthi drones in Red Sea showdownU.S. and coalition forces took out a steady stream of Houthi attack drones Saturday.By Jonathan Lehrfeld6 months ago
Central Command’s Kurilla eyes drone-countering lasers for Middle EastAt least 31 directed-energy initiatives are underway across the U.S. Department of Defense. Some are more mature than others.By Colin Demarest6 months ago
Troops in Iraq, Syria had close calls with militia attacksNearly 200 troops have been injured in attacks from Iran-backed militant groups since October.By Meghann Myers6 months ago
Allies probe accidental targeting of US drone by German navy frigateA German warship fired two SM-2 interceptors at an American MQ-9 drone in the Red Sea, but both missed.By Sebastian Sprenger6 months ago
Most casualties from recent attacks in Middle East are brain injuriesTroops have been attacked 170 times since October.By Meghann Myers7 months ago