Drug runners have historically been designated as criminals rather than enemy combatants—raising questions about the legality ...

The Truxton class followed, adding extra guns and depth charge racks, marking the beginning of destroyers as versatile, multi ...

Officially, the three Arleigh Burke-class destroyers are anchored off Venezuela on a “counter-narcotics” mission—but that mission set could be a catch-all term for other military activities. Whatever ...

President Trump has ordered the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers to the southern Caribbean, off the coast of Venezuela U.S. naval forces have conducted another lethal strike on a vessel ...

The U.S. government is warning U.S. citizens to steer clear of U.S. installations in Trinidad and Tobago, including its ...

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer Thomas Hudner maneuvers into position during the at-sea demonstration Formidable Shield in 2025. (Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan ...

For these 10 years, the warship was an integral part of Navy forces in the Indo-Pacific, participating in several large-scale exercises. The USS Benfold often participated in freedom of navigation ...

The Navy will name its newest Arleigh Burke-class, guided-missile destroyer for the youngest living Marine to receive the Medal of Honor for bravery in combat. The USS Kyle Carpenter will honor the ...

The U.S. Navy's guided-missile destroyer Sampson seized an estimated 3,439 pounds of cocaine July 10, 2025. (U.S. Pacific Command via AP) An Arleigh-Burke class destroyer recently sent to the southern ...