warships

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The Navy hasn’t used nuclear propulsion for its surface warships since the 1990s.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

The U.S. military said Thursday that Iran launched attacks at U.S. warships transiting the Strait of Hormuz and American forces intercepted the threats.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

Ukrainian sea drones have revolutionised naval warfare since Moscow's invasion, relentlessly hunting down Russian warships and tankers in the open sea and even at naval bases.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Then he announced a new phase, Project Freedom, in which U.S. warships would escort oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz, only to call it off after less than two days.

From Slate • May 7, 2026

In August, Admiral Farragut had led his fleet in the torpedo-infested waters of Mobile Bay to capture the Confederate Tennessee, said to be one of the most powerful warships afloat.

From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt