United States Navy

The United States deepened its commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific this week as U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, and U.S. Marine Corps forces joined maritime partners from Thailand and Canada in Sattahip to open the 32nd iteration of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2026, July 6. The exercise advances U.S. national security interests by sharpening combined combat readiness and reinforcing our decades-long alliance with Thailand.

The United States deepened its commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific this week as U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, and U.S. Marine Corps forces joined maritime partners from Thailand and Canada in Sattahip to open the 32nd iteration of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2026, July 6.

For more than two centuries, USS Constitution has relied on the stars, the sea, and traditional paper charts to navigate. But as the historic vessel prepares for nine ‘America 250’ fleet events in 2026, Old Ironsides is receiving a critical digital upgrade courtesy of Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD). “NSWCPD delivers solutions that keep ships at sea and Sailors mission-ready, whether that ship was commissioned in 1797 or 2026,” said NSWCPD Commanding Officer Capt.

The U.S. Navy suspended the active search for a Sailor assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5 embarked aboard aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), effective 3:00p.m. AST on July 5, 2026. The Sailor was reported missing July 1st, after an MH-60S helicopter went down in the Arabian Sea. The efforts concluded following an extensive search by the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.

NEW YORK — The U.S. Navy announced the official start of the International Naval Review (INR) 250 today, launching the nation's largest maritime celebration in decades to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States. The massive Parade of Sail kicked off in the early morning, transforming the harbor into a living showcase of global maritime partnerships. The naval procession was followed by the International Aerial Review, featuring a historic flyover led by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels.

NEW YORK — The U.S. Navy announced the official start of the International Naval Review (INR) 250 today, launching the nation's largest maritime celebration in decades to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States. The massive Parade of Sail kicked off in the early morning, transforming the harbor into a living showcase of global maritime partnerships. The naval procession was followed by the International Aerial Review, featuring a historic flyover led by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels.

During Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026, Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMSUBPAC) units will use realistic at-sea training scenarios to demonstrate unique capabilities in order to maximize advantage in the undersea domain. This year’s exercise will highlight two critical investments that are reshaping how COMSUBPAC units train to fight and win in contested maritime environments: advanced unmanned undersea vehicles (UUVs) and long-range fires.

Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) training during the multinational Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026 is about more than preparing for natural disasters—it’s about building the partnerships that enable nations to respond together when a crisis strikes. Seabees from more than 30 nations work side by side beneath the hot Hawaiian sun, exchanging ideas, solving problems and building relationships built to last long after the exercise concludes.

When ships from around the world arrive in Hawaii to participate in Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026, the world's largest international maritime exercise, a complex and tightly coordinated logistics effort begins long before they reach the pier.

Senior enlisted leaders from allied and partner nations gathered during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026 to participate in a series of Command Senior Enlisted Leader (CSEL) briefs and professional development sessions focused on strengthening multinational leadership, improving interoperability and sharing best practices across the Indo-Pacific.