From Xeneta OSLO – Norway, 28 February 2026 — The US and Israel carried out a joint military operation today, 28 February, targeting sites in Iran. Iran has responded with retaliatory military action. Below is immediate insight from Xeneta Chief Analyst Peter…
Coast Guard interdicts 14 aliens near Point Loma
From U.S. Coast Guard Southwest District, March 1, 2026 SAN DIEGO — The Coast Guard interdicted 14 suspected aliens approximately 10 miles southwest of Point Loma, San Diego, Sunday. At approximately 12 a.m., U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations…
Austal USA Launches Final EPF, the Future USNS Lansing
From Austal USA MOBILE, Ala. – Austal USA launched the company’s second ship in less than a week, the Navy’s final Expeditionary Fast Transport, future USNS Lansing (EPF 16) in Mobile, Ala., February 25, 2026. The U.S. Navy’s 16th Expeditionary Fast…
Gerald R. Ford Crew Demonstrates Resilience, Readiness During Extended Deployment
From U.S. Fleet Forces Command NORFOLK, Va. — More than eight months into an extended deployment, the Sailors of USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) continue to demonstrate resilience, professionalism, and sustained morale while serving far from home. Gerald R. Ford departed…
U.S. Navy to Christen Future USNS Robert Ballard
From Team Ships Public Affairs PASCAGOULA, Ms. — The U.S. Navy will christen the future USNS Robert Ballard (T-AGS 67) during a ceremony at Bollinger Mississippi Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Mississippi, Feb. 28 at 10:00 a.m. (CST). The principal address will…
U.S. Coast Guard Accepts Delivery of 62nd Fast Response Cutter Named for 9/11 Hero
From U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia KEY WEST — The U.S. Coast Guard accepted delivery of the 62nd Fast Response Cutter, USCGC Vincent Danz (WPC 1162), on Thursday in Key West. The Vincent Danz is the fourth FRC to be homeported to Guam. “Accepting…
Coast Guard Interdicts Suspected Drug Smuggling Vessel, Seizes $1.3M in Narcotics
From Coast Guard Southeast District, Feb. 27, 2026 MIAMI – Coast Guard Cutter Richard Etheridge’s crew interdicted a suspected smuggling vessel, Saturday, at approximately 2:15 p.m., about 8 miles offshore of Miami. During the boarding, the joint law enforcement crew found approximately…
Navy Announces 13 Fiscal 2026 Ship Retirements
By Richard R. Burgess, Senior Editor ARLINGTON, Va. — The U.S. Navy has announced its plan to retire 13 ships during fiscal 2026, including two ships held over from last year. In a Feb. 20 message released by Rear Admiral M. D….
Secretary of War Announces Marine Corps General Officer Nominations
From the Department of War, Feb. 25, 2026 Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced today that the president has made the following nominations: Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Robert B. Brodie for appointment to the grade of major general. Brodie is currently serving…
Austal USA Launches 2nd Navy T-ATS, the Future USNS Solomon Atkinson
MOBILE, Ala. – Austal USA successfully launched the company’s first ship of the year and second Navy Towing, Salvage, and Rescue Ship (T-ATS), future USNS Solomon Atkinson (T-ATS 12), on February 23. Named after a Native American who was a plankowner of the Navy…
