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Clint threatened to blow his head off if his condition was not resolved quickly enough

17 Sep 2021 8:21 PM

File photo of USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53). — (Image: US Navy/Wikimedia Commons, Public domain)

US Navy challenges India’s excessive maritime claims at Lakshadweep islands

International law does not permit a nation to carry out military manoeuvres in the EEZ without the consent of the concerned coastal state

10 Apr 2021 8:57 AM

Rather than little green alien invaders, the US military is actually concerned about "unidentified aerial phenomena" connected with its terrestrial adversaries. (Representational Image: AFP)

Pentagon to set up new unit to investigate UFOs

Washington is particularly concerned about China's spying capabilities, using drones or other airborne means

15 Aug 2020 2:36 PM

Indian, US navies carry out passage exercise in Indian Ocean amid tensions with China

Last week Indian Navy had carried out an extensive exercise in Andaman and Nicobar islands.

21 Jul 2020 10:08 AM

Pentagon spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Uriah Orland said in a statement the order was part of an effort to “address existing and emerging threats”

US Navy bans TikTok from government-issued mobile devices

Due to security concerns, users of government issued mobile devices with TikTok are set to be blocked from the Navy Marine Corps Intranet.

21 Dec 2019 5:11 PM

Alshamrani, who was killed by a sheriff’s deputy during the rampage at a classroom building Friday, was undergoing flight training at Pensacola, where members of foreign militaries routinely receive instruction. (Photo: Facebook)

Saudi gunman tweeted against US before naval base shooting

Investigators are trying to establish whether killer, 2nd Lt Mhd Alshamrani acted alone or was part of a larger plot.

09 Dec 2019 1:24 PM

President Donald Trump expressed shock and grief at the incident and said he was personally monitoring the situation at the Naval Air Station Pensacola, that employs more than 16,000 military personnel and 7,400 civilians. (Photo: Facebook)

4 dead after Saudi Air Force trainee opens fire at US naval station in Florida

The FBI is leading the investigation, as authorities did not rule out the possibility of it being a terrorist attack.

07 Dec 2019 9:06 AM

The shooting reportedly took place near the south entrance of the sprawling base located on the southern shore of Oahu. (Representational Image)

2 killed in shooting at US military base in Hawaii's Pearl Harbour

Hawaii News Now said civilians were among the gunshot victims.

05 Dec 2019 8:40 AM

Ousted US Navy secretary made secret deal with Trump, says Pentagon chief

Mark Esper told reporters Richard Spencer, the Navy’s top civilian, admitted he had gone around Esper and Joint Chiefs Chairman Mark Milley.

26 Nov 2019 1:32 PM

Richard Spencer was ousted as Navy Secretary, a civilian position, in a case that has fuelled reports that the US military leadership has been angered by Trump's interference in discipline cases. (Photo: File)

US Navy chief asked to resign over SEAL commando controversy

Dispute centres on fate of Navy SEAL Gallagher who was accused of war crimes in high-profile case but was found guilty of lesser offense.

25 Nov 2019 9:18 AM

In July, Gallagher was acquitted of charges related to the stabbing death of a wounded ISIS prisoner in Iraq, and of other killings of civilians. (Photo: File)

US Navy could remove Gallagher from SEALs, even after Trump intervention

A panel of Navy SEAL officers would convene in December to decide whether Gallagher can remain in the unit, Lawrence said.

21 Nov 2019 9:27 AM

The latest incident comes after the US alleged that Iran used mines to attack four oil tankers off the nearby Emirati port of Fujairah last month. (Representational Image)

US Navy assisting 2 tankers targeted in Gulf of Oman

The latest incident comes after the US alleged that Iran used mines to attack 4 oil tankers off nearby Emirati port of Fujairah last month.

13 Jun 2019 2:54 PM

During the revelation, the submarine employed 32 women in its 173-person crew. (AP Representational Image)

'Rape lists' were created by US Navy sailors; says report

The 74-page report reveals two lists- one with yelp like star ratings on women and another containing “lewd and sexist comments”.

20 May 2019 9:31 AM

When their sensation was completed, the pilots flew some distance further away to take a good look at it and laugh. (Photo:AP)

The untold story of the Navy plane that drew a ‘giant penis’ in the sky

Two junior pilots, belonging to Electronic Attack Squadron, reportedly had a good chunk of time on their hands after a training session.

15 May 2019 4:00 PM

The deployment also comes amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran over the latter's nuclear program. (Representational Image)

US sends war fleet to middle east in 'clear message' to Iran

US is sending an aircraft carrier strike group and a bomber task force to the Middle East in a 'clear and unmistakable' message to Iran.

06 May 2019 11:32 AM

This July, 2018 photo from video provided by Project Recover shows a portion of the coral-encrusted stern of the destroyer USS Abner Read in the waters off Kiska Island, Alaska. (Photo: AFP)

Survivor of newly found WWII shipwreck: 'So many' to rescue

Researchers confirmed the discovery with a remotely operated craft, which provided high definition video in real time

16 Aug 2018 2:45 PM

Sentencing her to jail term of two years and nine months for three charges of corruption and one for dealing with benefits of criminal conduct, District Judge Shaiffudin Saruwan said that there was "flagrant abuse of trust and authority" by Gursharan. (Representational Image)

Indian-origin woman jailed for role in US Navy's largest fraud conspiracy

Gursharan had received more than SGD 130,000 in bribes from Leonard Glenn Francis in exchange for sensitive US Navy information.

06 Jul 2018 7:14 PM

The prosecution made its submissions to the court and asked for Kaur to be handed over a jail term of at least three years and seven months. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Indian-origin woman accused in largest US Navy bribery case in Singapore

Sharon Rachael Gursharan Kaur, who was lead contract specialist for US Navy, was involved in USD 35-million 'Fat Leonard' scandal.

22 Jun 2018 3:07 PM

The US Navy said the Indian, Japanese and US maritime forces look forward to working together and advance their working relationship. (Representational image)

India, Japan, US naval wargames next week

The nine-day-long mega wargame would take place amid growing activity of Chinese submarines in the Indo-Pacific region.

02 Jun 2018 5:58 AM

Srinivas Kuchibhotla is survived by his wife Sunayana Dumala, who welcomed the court's decision. (Photo: File/ AP)

Indian techie Srinivas Kuchibholta's killer sentenced to life

Kuchibhotla's murder, which happened month after Trump's inauguration, lead to serious concerns among Indians in US.

05 May 2018 12:18 PM

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