Sam LaGrone – August 22, 2026 8:30 AM – Updated: August 22, 2026 6:50 PM Aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) has left the Middle East after almost seven months and is now in U.S. 7th Fleet, USNI News has learned. As of Saturday, Lincoln, its escorts and the embarked Carrier Air Wing 9 were operating in the IndianContinue reading “USS Abraham Lincoln Leaves the Middle East After Almost 7 Months”
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Navy discusses renaming aircraft carrier after Trump instead of heroic Black sailor
The USS Doris Miller would be the first aircraft carrier named after a Black person and an enlisted sailor — a decision made during Trump’s first term. Aug. 21, 2026, 2:41 PM GMT+12 By Courtney Kube and Mosheh Gains Navy leadership is discussing renaming a Navy aircraft carrier after President Donald Trump, according to two U.S. officials. The ship,Continue reading “Navy discusses renaming aircraft carrier after Trump instead of heroic Black sailor”
Prince vs President: How does US’s newest carrier stack up against Royal Navy’s flagship
Joe Hearn – 19th August 2026 at 9:50am It won’t be long until another 100,000-tonne nuclear-powered supercarrier operated by the US Navy takes to the seas. The USS John F Kennedy is edging closer to her planned delivery in 2027 after completing acceptance trials at sea, and the $13.2bn vessel is pulling no punches. WhileContinue reading “Prince vs President: How does US’s newest carrier stack up against Royal Navy’s flagship”
Royal Navy and US Navy prepare to sink retired frigate in Atlantic Thunder live-fire exercise
Originally planned for May, exercise Atlantic Thunder 26 will now go ahead in September after a four-month delay. The exercise will test allied weapons, targeting networks and uncrewed systems in a demanding live environment. https://player.instaread.co/player?article=royal-navy-and-us-navy-prepare-to-sink-retired-frigate-in-atlantic-thunder-live-fire-exercise&article_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.navylookout.com%2Froyal-navy-and-us-navy-prepare-to-sink-retired-frigate-in-atlantic-thunder-live-fire-exercise&publication=navylookout&version=1787353200000 Taking place in waters off the QinetiQ Hebrides range in north-west Scotland between 17 and 21 September, AT26 is officiallyContinue reading “Royal Navy and US Navy prepare to sink retired frigate in Atlantic Thunder live-fire exercise”
USS John F. Kennedy completes last Navy tests before joining the fleet
Read more at: https://www.stripes.com/branches/navy/2026-08-18/uss-jfk-completes-sea-trials-22592286.htmlSource – Stars and Stripes USS John F. Kennedy during acceptance trials in the Atlantic Ocean off Virginia in August 2026. (HII Newport News Shipbuilding) By GARY WARNER STARS AND STRIPES Published 6 hours ago · Updated 5 hours ago USS John F. Kennedy has completed the Navy’s acceptance sea trials, one of theContinue reading “USS John F. Kennedy completes last Navy tests before joining the fleet”
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