The National Interest11 小时
A Navy Nuclear Aircraft Carrier Was Nearly Destroyed by A Massive Inferno
In 1969, a devastating fire erupted on the USS Enterprise, the first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, as it prepared for a ...
The National Interest11 小时
Aircraft Carriers: Nothing More Than A Missile Target Now?
The sinking of Russia's Moskva cruiser by Ukrainian anti-ship missiles in 2022 sparked debate over aircraft carrier ...
The National Interest11 小时
The Ford-Class Might Be The Last U.S. Navy Aircraft Carriers
Despite emerging threats, the U.S. Navy remains committed to its aircraft carrier fleet, led by the advanced USS Gerald R.
The National Interest23 小时
'Gut Punch' to the Navy: Nuclear Attack Submarine Went Boom Into an Underwater Mountain
In 2005, the USS San Francisco, a U.S. Navy Los Angeles-class submarine, struck an uncharted seamount at 30 miles per hour, ...
The National Interest19 小时
Russia's MiG-31 Foxhound 'Fighter' Can Hit Mach 2.8
The Russian MiG-31 Foxhound, known for its remarkable speed of Mach 2.83, remains a critical asset in Russia's aerial fleet ...
The National Interest11 小时
The Midway-Class Armored Aircraft Carrier Was a Real Powerhouse
The Midway-class aircraft carriers, introduced post-World War II, became essential to the U.S. Navy during the Cold War.
The National Interest19 小时
F-22, F-35 and Maybe Even NGAD Fighters Could Someday Get 'Stealth Tankers'
Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works has revealed concept imagery for the KC-Z, a next-generation stealth aerial refueling tanker ...
The National Interest23 小时
'Slap in the Face': An Old Submarine 'Sank' a U.S. Navy Nuclear Aircraft Carrier
The French Rubis-class submarine, Saphir, demonstrated its stealth prowess by sinking the U.S. aircraft carrier USS Theodore ...
The National Interest23 小时
Ohio-Class Missile Submarine Nightmare Can Be Summed up in 2 Words
The fall of the USSR and Cold War’s end reshaped U.S. and Russian nuclear strategies, reflected in the Strategic Arms ...
The National Interest22 小时
USS Enterprise: The Nuclear Aircraft Carrier That Almost Sank 2 Times
The USS Enterprise (CV-65) faced two near-catastrophic incidents in the 1980s. In 1983, it ran aground near its home port in ...
The National Interest23 小时
Russia's MiG-25 Foxbat Freaked the Air Force Out (Until They Flew It)
The Soviet MiG-25 "Foxbat" was a high-speed interceptor designed to counter U.S. spy planes like the U-2 and SR-71. With stainless steel construction and Tumansky R-15B-300 engines, it could achieve ...
The National Interest23 小时
The U.S. Navy's Virginia-Class Submarine Has Reached the 'Moment of Truth'
The U.S. Navy's "Navigation Plan for America's Warfighting Navy" sets a goal of having 80% of its fleet combat-ready by 2027 to counter China's military buildup. However, delays and budget overruns, ...