Hundreds go on strike at major Navy shipbuilder in Maine over wages and benefits

PORTLAND, Maine — Hundreds of designers, clerks and technicians went on strike Monday in Maine at one of the U.S. Navy’s largest shipbuilding contractors. The Bath Marine Draftsmen’s Association went on strike at General Dynamics Bath Iron Works after members voted to reject the shipyard’s proposed wage offer over the weekend. The union represents 627 … Read more

US Navy lags in minesweeping, despite years of warnings and big defense budgets

The United States military is the mightiest and most well-funded in the world. Earlier this week, the administration requested a record $200 billion from Congress for the war in Iran, which followed an announcement last year of a plan to raise the base defense budget to $1 trillion. That doesn’t mean it can get whatever … Read more

WATCH: Wall-climbing robot swarms crawl US Navy warships as China’s fleet surges

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: Swarms of wall-climbing robots will soon be crawling across U.S. Navy warships in a $71 million effort to slash repair delays and boost fleet readiness as China continues expanding its naval power. Under the five-year contract, Gecko will begin work on 18 ships in … Read more

Sri Lankan navy video shows rescue of Iranian sailors

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Sri Lankan navy video shows rescue of Iranian sailors 00:26 UP NEXT 3 women found dead in Utah, suspect in custody 00:20 Yasmin Vossoughian talks with Iranian man on war survival 01:16 Harbor seal shows off rubber duck … Read more

Operation Epic Fury destroys Iran’s navy and cuts missile attacks by 90% in ongoing campaign

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said Thursday that U.S. forces have delivered devastating blows to Iran’s military in the opening days of Operation Epic Fury, crippling key naval and missile capabilities while signaling that a larger and more sustained campaign is underway. Speaking alongside U.S. Central Command … Read more

WATCH: Navy SEAL-turned-senator tackles ‘unhinged’ protester during chaotic hearing

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Chaos erupted during a Senate hearing Wednesday when Sen. Tim Sheehy, R-Mont., jumped in to help Capitol Police remove a protester — an encounter that may have left the man injured. Video of the incident showed Sheehy, a former Navy SEAL, stepping in as officers struggled to … Read more

Oil slick, life rafts, dozens of bodies: What Sri Lankan navy found after US sank Iranian warship

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sri Lanka’s navy responded to a distress call from an Iranian warship, but found only oil slicks, empty life rafts and the bodies of sailors in the water after a U.S. torpedo strike sunk the vessel to the bottom of the Indian Ocean. The Sri Lankan navy … Read more

Missile strikes seen at U.S. Navy base in Bahrain

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Trump says Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead 00:23 Protesters against attack on Iran march in New York City 00:51 Trump speaks to NBC News about reports of ayatollah’s death 01:53 Falling missile debris explosion in Doha, Qatar 00:33 IDF video … Read more