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Boeing and Northrop Grumman are competing for the F/A-XX contract worth tens of billions of dollars. The first aircraft are expected in the 2030s.
Trump said that all mines in the Strait of Hormuz had been neutralized or destroyed. He threatened to immediately destroy vessels that lay new ones.
Trump is demanding that the superstructure of the Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carriers be relocated, which could lead to billions in costs and program delays. It is currently unknown which ship will be modified.
US Central Command Commander Admiral Brad Cooper said that the aircraft carrier "Abraham Lincoln" has one of the lowest rates of mental health problems among the 11 aircraft carriers. The deployment has been ongoing for nearly nine months, and the ship is participating in an operation against Iran.
The USS George Washington aircraft carrier has departed Asia for the Middle East. This happened due to problems with supplies and the psychological state of the crew of the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been at sea for more than 240 days.
According to media reports, U. S. President Donald Trump instructed the Navy to dismantle the electromagnetic system for launching fighter jets on Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carriers and return to steam catapults. The decision, signed in a memorandum, is likely to cost billions of dollars.
The US military disabled the Panamanian-flagged vessel Vela Nova, which was violating the blockade of Iran. The strike was carried out with Hellfire missiles from an MH-60 helicopter.
The U. S. Energy Information Administration raised its forecast for Brent prices to $87 per barrel for 2026 due to restrictions on transit through the Strait of Hormuz. Retail gasoline prices are projected to rise to $3.78 per gallon, contrasting with Trump's statement that the strait is open.
On February 12, the U. S. Navy launched an Oriole IV rocket from Wake Island, creating an artificial plasma field at an altitude of 539 km. The experiment confirmed the conversion of electrostatic waves into electromagnetic waves in the ionosphere.
The initial phase of decommissioning the USS Nimitz will cost $562 million. Official decommissioning is scheduled for March 2027 after 52 years of service.
The US Navy has selected the RAACM-ER cruise missile for the CHAOS project, which is developing low-cost long-range weapons for allies. The new version has a range of over 1,800 km, which is 4 times greater than the baseline RAACM.
Global oil prices rose by more than 9% due to US plans to reinstate a naval blockade of Iran. Analysts link this to fears of supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.
A US Navy pilot died in a helicopter crash in the Arabian Sea. Since the start of the war, a total of 414 American military personnel have been injured.
US Central Command reported the completion of a new phase of strikes on Iran, during which dozens of targets were hit. Naval strike drones were used for the first time.
NASA has announced the names of the four astronauts who will participate in the Artemis III mission. The crew will test spacecraft from Blue Origin and SpaceX.
In Ohio, 12 people were injured during a shootout between two unidentified individuals at a festival. Police are searching for the suspects and collecting video evidence from eyewitnesses.
A former CIA official has been accused of misappropriating 300 gold bars worth 40 million dollars. He also lied for years about his education and military service.
Two EA-18G fighter jets collided during an air show in Idaho; the pilots successfully ejected. Rescue teams are working at the scene, and the causes of the crash are being determined.
The US has for the first time showcased the new AIM-260 JATM missile, designed to replace the AIM-120. Its transfer to Ukraine is unlikely due to technical restrictions and the production schedule.
The US Navy plans to acquire 15 Trump-class battleships by 2055. The cost of a single ship will be $14.5 billion, which is more expensive than modern aircraft carriers.
Satellites have detected an oil spill covering 45 square kilometers near Kharg Island. This is the largest slick recorded in the last 70 days of conflict in the region.
Donald Trump, following the exchange of strikes between the US and Iran, spoke of a "love tap" and stated that a truce is in effect. The US shot down all enemy targets.
Three US destroyers repelled an attack by Iranian missiles and drones in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump claimed the total destruction of the attacking forces and their boats.
The tanker Universal, carrying 270,000 barrels of diesel, is drifting 1,600 km from Cuba. On board are nearly 270,000 barrels of diesel fuel destined for the island nation.
Scott Bessent urged Beijing to use diplomacy to unblock the Strait of Hormuz. The issue will be discussed by Trump and Xi Jinping at the summit in Beijing.
Tehran plans to officially establish control over the Strait of Hormuz and demand reparations from "hostile countries. " All other vessels will be required to obtain Iranian permission for transit through the strait.
Trump compared the actions of the US Navy to those of pirates due to the seizure of Iranian vessels and oil.
Iran's Supreme Leader will defend nuclear potential despite US sanctions. Trump initiates the creation of an international coalition to unblock shipping.
US Central Command reported the interception of the vessel Sevan, which was transporting Iranian petroleum products.
The US has launched an operation to search for and neutralize Iranian mines in the Strait of Hormuz to restore shipping. Demining could take up to six months, and trust in safety will take longer to restore.