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ARABIAN GULF

251216-N-NO146-1228ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 16, 2025) A Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS) successfully launches from the flight deck of the Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Santa Barbara (LCS 32) while operating in the Arabian Gulf, Dec. 16. Task Force 59 operated the LUCAS drone, which is part of Task Force Scorpion Strike, a one-way attack drone squadron recently deployed to the Middle East to strengthen regional security and deterrence. Share

ARABIAN GULF

251216-N-NO146-1078 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 16, 2025) A Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS) successfully launches from the flight deck of the Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Santa Barbara (LCS 32) while operating in the Arabian Gulf, Dec. 16. Task Force 59 operated the LUCAS drone, which is part of Task Force Scorpion Strike, a one-way attack drone squadron recently deployed to the Middle East to strengthen regional security and deterrence. Share

ARABIAN GULF

251216-N-NO146-1025 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 16, 2025) The Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Santa Barbara (LCS 32) successfully launches a Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS) from the flight deck while transiting the Arabian Gulf, Dec. 16. Task Force 59 operated the LUCAS drone, which is part of Task Force Scorpion Strike, a one-way attack drone squadron recently deployed to the Middle East to strengthen regional security and deterrence. Share

BREMERTON, Wash.

U.S. Sailors man the rails aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) as it transits Puget Sound while returning to Naval Base Kitsap, Washington, Dec. 16, 2025. Nimitz, flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 11, returns to its homeport of Bremerton following a nine-month mission to the U.S. 3rd, 5th, and 7th Fleets areas of operations demonstrating the U.S. Navy’s unwavering commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Peter K. McHaddad) Share

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San Diego, CA - Oct. 25, 2025 - San Diego, Calif. USNS Lucy Stone (T-AO 209), a John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler, conducted integrated sea trials to assess the ship’s readiness and capability prior to acceptance trials and delivery to the Navy. Share

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San Diego, CA - Oct. 25, 2025 - San Diego, Calif. USNS Lucy Stone (T-AO 209), a John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler, conducted integrated sea trials to assess the ship’s readiness and capability prior to acceptance trials and delivery to the Navy. Share

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With the inaugural cohort beginning in July 2026, NPS’ brand new, one year Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence (MSAI) degree will deliver the advanced knowledge, skills, and practices necessary to rapidly develop military leaders with advanced expertise in one of the most strategically vital technologies of the 21st century. (U.S. Navy graphic by Andre Adams) Share

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PCU Idaho successfully completed Alpha and Bravo sea trials, bringing the 26th submarine of the Virginia class one step closer to joining the fleet. Here she is departing the Groton, CT, shipyard on two picturesque mornings to showcase the expert craftmanship of General Dynamics Electric Boat shipbuilders. Share

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Groton, CT - PCU Idaho successfully completed Alpha and Bravo sea trials, bringing the 26th submarine of the Virginia class one step closer to joining the fleet. Here she is departing the Groton, CT, shipyard on two picturesque mornings to showcase the expert craftmanship of General Dynamics Electric boat shipbuilders. Share

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NETHERLANDS (Sep. 23, 2025) In preparation for sea trials at the BOMA exercise, the NPS c-UAS team and its industry partners integrated a long-range EO/IR telescope from Trakka Systems. It was one of several sensors providing detection data to the ODIN fusion engine to identify and track hostile drones. (NATO photo by Deacon Westervelt) Share

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NETHERLANDS (Sep. 23, 2025) Aboard a Dutch Navy SOF fast raiding, interception, and special forces craft (FRISC) during the BOMA exercise, the NPS c-UAS team deployed multiple sensors mounted to masts for detecting and identifying drone threats. The passive c-UAS system used acoustic, EO/IR, RF, and radar sensors. (NATO photo by Deacon Westervelt Share

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NETHERLANDS (Sep. 23, 2025) A team from the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) recently deployed a newly designed system for countering uncrewed aerial systems (c-UAS) aboard a special operations forces (SOF) combatant craft at NATO’s Bold Machina (BOMA) exercise in the Netherlands. (NATO photo by Deacon Westervelt) Share