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The US Navy's troubled Zumwalt-class destroyers are being revitalized with the integration of Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) hypersonic missiles, transforming them into powerful long-range strike platforms. The original class of 32 ships was cut to just three after its Advanced Gun System failed due to exorbitant costs. Now, these stealthy, $8 billion warships are having their defunct guns replaced with vertical launch tubes for hypersonic weapons. This upgrade will dramatically increase their strike range from a mere 63 miles to over 1,700 miles, making the Zumwalts relevant and formidable assets for deterring adversaries like China in the 21st century.

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The U.S. Navy Spent $22 Billion on Three Warships It Never Knew What to Do With. Hypersonic Missiles Might Save Them

The Navy spent about $22 billion on three Zumwalt destroyers it never quite knew what to do with. Now it's ripped out their failed...

Steve Balestrieri3 days ago

Naval Air Station Oceana, Va. (Sept. 25, 2004) - An F-14D Tomcat assigned to the "Black Lions" of Fighter Squadron Two One Three (VF-213), conducts a high-speed pass at the conclusion of the tactical air power demonstration at the 2004 "In Pursuit of Liberty," Naval Air Station Oceana Air Show. The demonstration showcased multiple F-14 Tomcats and F/A-18 Hornets displaying various maneuvers and simulated bomb and staffing passes in front of the crowd. The air show, held Sept. 24-26, showcased civilian and military aircraft from the Nation's armed forces, which provided many flight demonstrations and static displays. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Daniel J. McLain (RELEASED)

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Don’t Tell the U.S. Navy: Iran Is the Only Country on Earth Still Flying the F-14 Tomcat Fighter

Iran is the only country on Earth still flying the F-14 Tomcat — the Top Gun jet the U.S. retired in 2006. On June...

Brandon Weichert6 days ago

President Donald J. Trump watches the liftoff of Artemis II in the Outer Oval Office, Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok)

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A ‘Leaked’ Version of the Iran War Deal Looks Like Defeat for Donald Trump

Less than a day after President Trump declared the Iran war over and the deal "complete," Iranian state-affiliated media published what it says are...

Harry J. Kazianis7 days ago

The President departs the White House and gaggles with the press on the South Lawn before boarding HMX-1 to begin traveling to the United Kingdom on Tuesday, September 15th, 2025. (Official White House Photo by Harrison Koeppel)

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Iran Just Learned How Much Leverage It Always Had. That’s the Fact It Keeps No Matter What the Talks Decide

The deal fixes the crisis the Iran war created — Hormuz, the blockade — and barely touches the three problems Washington started with: nuclear,...

Andrew Latham7 days ago

President Donald J. Trump delivers remarks at the Republican Members Issues Conference at Trump National Doral Miami, Monday, March 9, 2026, in Miami, Florida. (Official White House Photo by Molly Riley)

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Donald Trump’s New Iran Deal Settles Nothing: It Looks Like a Long-term Ceasefire with Giant Question Marks

Trump calls it a completed deal. Iran calls it a ceasefire opening 60 days of talks. They're describing the same document — and both...

Harry J. KazianisJune 14, 2026

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’22 Ships, Late at Night, No Lights’: The President Just Confirmed the Ghost Fleet Running Hormuz

The president confirmed it himself, on live TV: 22 ships ran Hormuz in the dark because Iran's radar is gone. The same day he...

Steve BalestrieriJune 11, 2026

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The U.S. Navy’s F-14 Tomcat Only Exists Because One of the Worst Programs in Pentagon History Failed First

The F-14 Tomcat is remembered as one of the greatest naval fighters ever flown. But it only exists because a defense secretary tried to...

Brandon WeichertJune 10, 2026

(Nov. 17, 2009) USS Connecticut (SSN 22) steams through the Pacific Ocean after participating in a 26 ship formation photo exercise. George Washington, the Navyís only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier participated in a photo exercise which was the culmination of ANNUALEX 21G, the largest annual bilateral exercise with the U.S. Navy and the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Adam K. Thomas/RELEASED)

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It Took America 60 Months to Fix One Submarine. In a War With China, the Damage Would Be Measured in Weeks

The USS Connecticut, one of only three Seawolf-class submarines ever built, struck an uncharted seamount in 2021 — and it took the Navy five...

Harry J. KazianisJune 10, 2026

The amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) sails in the Philippine Sea Aug. 26, 2018 during a Passing Exercise (PASSEX) with the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force. PASSEX enabled the Wasp ARG and the JMSDF a chance to practice communications and maneuvering procedures. The Wasp Amphibious Ready Group is currently operating in the region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Taylor King)

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One 8-Mile Island Pumps 90% of Iran’s Oil — and It’s Now the Most Valuable Target in the Persian Gulf

After Iranian forces downed a U.S. Army Apache on June 8, the ceasefire is unraveling — and the U.S. has three ways to respond....

Rebecca GrantJune 10, 2026

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The U.S. Navy Spent $22 Billion on Three Warships It Never Knew What to Do With. Hypersonic Missiles Might Save Them

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