US Navy commissions latest littoral combat ship, the USS Nantucket
The USS Nantucket was one of the last littoral combat ships left to enter service. The Navy welcomed it, even as it tries to ...
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New Navy ship USS Nantucket commissioned while ‘stern to stern’ with the oldest Navy ship
A Government Accountability Office report from 2022 and a ProPublica investigation published last year have indicated the program overly relies on contractors — rather than the Navy’s own personnel — ...
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These Are the Future Ships and Submarines of the US Navy
The United States is the preeminent naval power on Earth due to its constant innovation, fleet size, and global reach. The ...
Lawmakers consider charging sales tax for dozens of services
Those supporting the governor’s tax reform plan say it will spread the tax burden among more people.     Yet many who oppose ...
Treasure hunter from Alabama buys motor yacht marooned on Beer Can Island
Bill Warren, a treasure hunter, singer, and disputed owner of a Caribbean island, has purchased the marooned and Internet-famous boat beached by its previous owner on Hudson’s Beer Can Island.
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Voltari’s electric patrol boat offers government and security applications at over 50 mph
The company’s latest market entry is the Patrol 26 RIB, a carbon fiber electric boat with military-grade specs designed for security and government operations. Voltari Electric was founded in ...
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Government will ‘try to make progress as rapidly as possible’ on small boats
The Home Secretary has said the government is “going to try and make progress as rapidly as possible” on small boat crossings, as the border security command is set to see its funding doubled.