As of 2025, according to the World Directory of Modern Military Warships and other verified sources, a detailed picture of the largest naval fleets can be drawn. Here is an in-depth look at the ten ...

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Osh Kosh Defense unveiled its new multirocket launch system — the Remotely Operated Ground Unit for Expeditionary Fires, or ...

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The Marine Corps’ highest-ranking officer continues to emphasize the service’s key mission in crisis response through its ...

the Navy can identify a ship's weaknesses throughout the design process, saving countless hours and resources. So no matter which type of modern warship the Navy is designing, one of the most ...

Impact of Fleet Downsizing on the Economics of Navy Ship Maintenance, Report No. 7123 most modern Navy ships are retained— will generate fewer ship repair and maintenance job starts. As a result ...

There's a long history of tradition in the United States Navy, which covers everything from uniforms to the naming of ships. Often, naval vessels receive their names based on a theme; modern ...