U.S. Navy

US Navy fighter jets strike Houthi missile launchers in Yemen, officials say

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US Navy fighter jets strike Houthi missile launchers in Yemen, officials say

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. fighter jets struck Iranian-backed Houthi rebel sites for the sixth time Friday, taking out anti-ship missile launchers in Yemen that were prepared to fire, according to two U.S. officials. The officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss ongoing military operations, said the strikes were carried out by F/A-18 aircraft … Read more

“Next level”: Unmanned U.S Navy boat fires weapons in Middle East for first time

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“Next level”: Unmanned U.S Navy boat fires weapons in Middle East for first time

An unmanned U.S. Navy vessel fired “lethal munitions” in international waters in the Middle East, marking the first time such an exercise has been carried out in the region.  The exercise — dubbed Digital Talon — was carried out by the Navy’s Task Force 59, a team focusing on unmanned and artificial intelligence, U.S. Naval … Read more