Navy Weapons
Military Weapons - United States Navy. Information and resources about various weapon systems used by the United States Navy.
Aegis Cruisers
Naval warfare was changed forever on Jan. 22, 1983, when the U.S. Navy commissioned the USS Ticonderoga, the first cruiser equipped with the Aegis combat weapons system designed by Lockheed Martin Corp.
Naval warfare was changed forever on Jan. 22, 1983, when the U.S. Navy commissioned the USS Ticonderoga, the first cruiser equipped with the Aegis combat weapons system designed by Lockheed Martin Corp.
An Introduction to U.S. Navy Destroyers
Destroyers are ships meant to protect larger water craft. Designed to be nimble, the ships lack the bulky armor that slows other craft, but they also lack that armor’s protection. Despite this, destroyers still have plenty of defensive capabilities in the form of armaments to fend off attacks from submarines, surface ships and aircraft.
Destroyers are ships meant to protect larger water craft. Designed to be nimble, the ships lack the bulky armor that slows other craft, but they also lack that armor’s protection. Despite this, destroyers still have plenty of defensive capabilities in the form of armaments to fend off attacks from submarines, surface ships and aircraft.
An Introduction to U.S. Navy Aircraft Carriers
The U.S. Navy maintains 11 aircraft carriers that stand ready to address threats to U.S. security. The carriers’ mobility allows them to be deployed wherever needed to support ongoing or sudden conflicts.
The U.S. Navy maintains 11 aircraft carriers that stand ready to address threats to U.S. security. The carriers’ mobility allows them to be deployed wherever needed to support ongoing or sudden conflicts.
Last Combat Flight of the F-14 Tomcat
A chapter in naval aviation history drew to a close Feb. 8 (2006) aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) with the last recovery of an F-14 Tomcat from a combat mission.
A chapter in naval aviation history drew to a close Feb. 8 (2006) aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) with the last recovery of an F-14 Tomcat from a combat mission.
Pheonix Missile Retired
After 30 years of highly accomplished service, the U.S. Navy retired its first long-range air-to-air missile, the AIM-54 Phoenix, Sept. 30 (2004).
After 30 years of highly accomplished service, the U.S. Navy retired its first long-range air-to-air missile, the AIM-54 Phoenix, Sept. 30 (2004).
Aircraft
High quality photos of United States Naval Aircraft in action. Not copyrighted - may be freely downloaded and redistributed.
High quality photos of United States Naval Aircraft in action. Not copyrighted - may be freely downloaded and redistributed.
Aircraft Carrier
Everything you ever wanted to know about the United States Navy aircraft carriers.
Everything you ever wanted to know about the United States Navy aircraft carriers.
Boats That Fly
The sand explodes from the beach as monstrous crafts, flying 6 feet above the water as seagoing transport vessels, almost effortlessly transform into shore-side ships. Ships that, upon reaching the beach, open their bellies and regurgitate one of the most lethal cargoes the American military can muster: Marines and the tools of their trade.
The sand explodes from the beach as monstrous crafts, flying 6 feet above the water as seagoing transport vessels, almost effortlessly transform into shore-side ships. Ships that, upon reaching the beach, open their bellies and regurgitate one of the most lethal cargoes the American military can muster: Marines and the tools of their trade.
Carrier Photos
High-quality photos of Navy carriers on duty throughout the World.
High-quality photos of Navy carriers on duty throughout the World.
Dolphins
With terrorist attacks like that against USS Cole (DDG 67) in October 2000 still a very real possibility, the U.S. Navy has a new ally in the global war on terrorism – the Mk 6 anti-swimmer dolphin system.
With terrorist attacks like that against USS Cole (DDG 67) in October 2000 still a very real possibility, the U.S. Navy has a new ally in the global war on terrorism – the Mk 6 anti-swimmer dolphin system.
High Speed Vessel (HSV)
The Navy is experimenting with a second aluminum-hull High Speed Vessel, HSV 2 Swift. Swift is the successor to HSV 1 Joint Venture and brings new transformational capabilities to the Navy and Marine Corps team.
The Navy is experimenting with a second aluminum-hull High Speed Vessel, HSV 2 Swift. Swift is the successor to HSV 1 Joint Venture and brings new transformational capabilities to the Navy and Marine Corps team.
HSV-2 Swift
The HSV, which stands for high-speed vessel, may pave the way forward in the Defense Department's transformation. The Army is interested in how to get troops and equipment into the theater quicker. The Navy is looking for a platform to conduct a variety of sea-based operations, such as mine sweeping. The Swift has thus far proved it can do both.
The HSV, which stands for high-speed vessel, may pave the way forward in the Defense Department's transformation. The Army is interested in how to get troops and equipment into the theater quicker. The Navy is looking for a platform to conduct a variety of sea-based operations, such as mine sweeping. The Swift has thus far proved it can do both.
Navy Facts
Descriptions, charactoristics and capabilities of Navy ships, submarines, weapons, and aircraft.
Descriptions, charactoristics and capabilities of Navy ships, submarines, weapons, and aircraft.
Naval Technology
Information about United States Navy weapon systems and technology.
Information about United States Navy weapon systems and technology.
Sea Shadow
In the ongoing effort to bring new technologies to the fleet more rapidly, military and industry have a valuable asset available in Sea Shadow (IX 529). A futuristic-looking vessel with a shape reminiscent of Darth Vader’s helmet, Sea Shadow is a test platform for researching advanced technologies in propulsion, automation, sea-keeping and reduced signatures.
In the ongoing effort to bring new technologies to the fleet more rapidly, military and industry have a valuable asset available in Sea Shadow (IX 529). A futuristic-looking vessel with a shape reminiscent of Darth Vader’s helmet, Sea Shadow is a test platform for researching advanced technologies in propulsion, automation, sea-keeping and reduced signatures.
The Sight of Sound
Must-have high-resolution image of the Navy F/A-18 Hornet creating a shock wave by breaking the sound barrier, published by DOD.
Must-have high-resolution image of the Navy F/A-18 Hornet creating a shock wave by breaking the sound barrier, published by DOD.