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Top-secret US aquatic drone weapon 'Manta Ray' spotted on Google Maps for all to see

A top-secret US submarine prototype weapon called Manta Ray has been sighted by eagle-eyed Google Maps users and remains plainly visible to the internet public.

How an all-out war between Israel could rope in the US and other countries

Starting with Hamas’ invasion of Oct. 7, the Iranian-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon launched an utterly unprovoked assault on the Galilee.

Congress mulls forcing women to join men in registering for draft, sparking backlash

As the American military continues to struggle to fill its rolls, Congress is again mulling a proposal that would mandate women sign up for the draft.

Coast Guard, Navy track Russian ships on long-distance missions' sailing near Florida en route to Cuba

A flotilla of Russian warships appeared to be sailing near Florida's eastern coastline Tuesday morning, with the US Navy and Coast Guard following close behind, according to open-source maritime and...

Jill Biden puts on a powerful show of support for Hunter — while snubbing his now-5-year-old daughter

Jill Biden made a show for the jury last week of putting family first when she donned bright colors and sat ostentatiously in the front row of her stepson Hunter...

House lawmakers recreate parachute jump into Normandy to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day

Geronimo! Nine members of the House of Representatives, all military veterans, did their best impression of the Screaming Eagles Friday, recreating the daring parachute jump by US troops into Normandy,...

Retired Navy Admiral Robert Burke charged over alleged bribery scheme

Burke, who served as the vice chief of naval operations during part of the Trump administration, was the Navy’s second-highest ranking officer in the months before he took part in...

Trump's historic Bronx rally: Letters to the Editor — May 27, 2024

The Issue: Former President Donald Trump’s historic 2024 presidential election rally in The Bronx. There must have been nearly 10,000 New Yorkers, if not more, present at former President Donald...

Blue Angels' rehearsal draws record crowd of 106K ahead of Jones Beach air show

Record crowds flocked to the shores on Friday to get a sneak preview of the annual Blue Angels air show at Jones Beach.

Women flock to meet 'the hottest sailors' at Fleet Week Singles Party: 'I will move to America and have their babies'

Women from all over the world set their sights on the available sailors at the Fleet Week Open Bar Singles Party on Friday night.

Legendary WWII sub that led to Japanese surrender found 80 years after torpedoing

“Harder was lost in the course of victory. We must not forget that victory has a price, as does freedom."

This Memorial Day, watch 'The Blue Angels' for free on Prime Video

From the skies to your screen.

Fleet Week sets sail in NYC with spectacular Parade of Ships

Fleet Week New York officially kicks off with the Parade of Ships in New York Harbor on May 22, 2024.

US Naval Academy cadets scale the greased-up Herndon Monument in traditional climb: photos

First-year cadets climb a greasy obelisk in a time-honored ritual at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, on May 15, 2024.

US Navy tests out new 'Manta Ray' drone that can stunningly hibernate on the sea floor for 'very long periods' -- without even having to refuel

The autonomous underwater craft — dubbed the “Manta Ray” because its slick design mirrors the ocean-dwelling animal — was reportedly produced as part of a Navy project to develop underwater...

US Navy warship commander mocked for holding rifle with scope mounted backward

The US Navy has deleted an embarrassing photograph of a warship commander holding up a rifle with its scope mounted backward during exercises.

Trump's immunity claim would place troops in legal jeopardy if they abide unlawful orders, ex-officials warn

Troops could be placed in the precarious position of having to say no to the commander-in-chief or break the law should the Supreme Court grant former President Donald Trump's motion...

New sonar images show mangled heap of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge at bottom of river

"These 3D images show the sheer magnitude of the very difficult and challenging salvage operation ahead."

Last survivor of Japanese attack on USS Arizona in Pearl Harbor, Lou Conter, dies at 102

"They call a lot of us heroes, and I've always said we are not the heroes,” Conter said last year. “Heroes are the ones right there that day that lost...

Fleet of massive cranes arrive at Baltimore's Key Bridge to begin clearing wreckage following deadly collapse

The largest crane on the East Coast is in place and ready to start hauling debris out of Baltimore's Patapsco River as early as Saturday following the deadly collapse of...