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US Navy officers with the laser weapon on the USS Ponce.

Is that a US Navy ship or a Star Destroyer?

Technology

For the first time, the US Navy has deployed a laser weapon on the high seas, ready to fry any drones or speedboats that might dare to attack. It’s still a prototype for now, but it could be a first step in a new, lethal — and relatively cheap — era of naval combat.

Revisiting the Tailhook Sexual Assault Scandal

US Navy Trombonist Composes Score for Viral Animated Movie ‘Maker vs Marker’

Global Hit

The End of US Dual Ocean Navy Defense?

The World

The role of Navy SEALs in Afghanistan

Conflict & Justice

Trying to Silence Navy Sonar

A coalition of conservation organizations and indigenous groups is suing the U.S. Navy and federal regulators, alleging they have failed to protect marine mammals in a huge naval training area off the Pacific Northwest coast.

US Navy Aids Japan Relief Efforts

Thousands are still missing in Japan and the search efforts are challenging: in addition to the rubble left by the earthquake, large areas of land are still flooded, and more than 200,000 people have been evacuated from areas to protect citizens from radiation poisoning. Japan’s Prime Minister Naoto Kan has said this is the country’s […]

US Navy, State Department Responds

The Takeaway Washington correspondent, Todd Zwillich reports with the latest response from the United States officials. So far the Navy has tracked its ships and the State Department says it will offer any help it can. Also, the Navy has offered its help in locating family in Japan. People can email this address with the […]

The Living on EArth Almanac

This week, facts about Sealab II. Thirty-five years ago, 10 aquanauts took up residence in a research vessel fixed 205 feet beneath the ocean waves off La Jolla, California.

The World

US Navy brings relief to Haiti

Environment

The first U.S. Navy ship arrived in Haiti yesterday morning. A large aircraft carrier is set to arrive off the coast today, with helicopters and supplies. We speak to Rear Adm. Victor Guillory, who is responsible for the U.S. naval operations in Haiti.