Only two of the Navy’s leading warships are currently operational with two-thirds of the vessels currently languishing in the repair yard, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has admitted. It comes as ...

Historically, the destroyer has been known for its offensive might, with a frigate being a lighter model. However, there's much more to consider.

A famed Japanese destroyer lost in 1942 has been found severed on the South Pacific seafloor — the result of a fantastic David-vs.-Goliath sea battle that remains the stuff of legend for the U.S. Navy ...

Naval warships, including five of the deadliest warships in military history, are powerful vessels designed with specific roles that shape their size, speed, and ability. This is especially true ...

Looking at the frigate and the destroyer, we'll compare the size, the equipment, the intended role, and the fascinating history of these warships.

U.S. Navy deploys third destroyer, USS Cole, to support southern border operations with Coast Guard collaboration to combat illegal immigration and drug smuggling.

JAPAN’S plan to transfer Abukuma-class destroyer escorts to the Philippines could enhance Manila’s coastal patrol and maritime defense capabilities, analysts said at the weekend, underscoring the ...

The US Navy is working to upgrade the USS Zumwalt and other stealth destroyers in the class to carry hypersonic missiles. See photos of the process.

In Navy destroyer's mission to Texas coast, a return of 'gunboat diplomacy' The USS Gravely, formerly stationed in the Middle East, will now help the Coast Guard.

The United States Navy maintains an edge when it comes to sheer numerical superiority over most nations. When you have a proud naval tradition like the United States, that means fielding the most ...

North Korea says it has repaired and relaunched a naval destroyer that capsized during a failed launch attempt, but defense experts remain skeptical about the regime’s claim of a quick recovery.

The country’s acquisition of used destroyer warships offered by Japan depends on several factors, like how it would fit in ...