American Forces Press Service

Next-Generation Navy Destroyer Set for Construction in Maine

April 20, 2009

WASHINGTON: A recent agreement among the Defense Department, the Navy and shipbuilders will enable more efficient construction of the next-generation...

Gates Says America Must Protect Conventional Capabilities

April 20, 2009

NEWPORT, R.I.: Though the proposed fiscal 2010 defense budget reflects some shifts in emphasis, it is important for the United...

Piracy Requires More Than Military Solution, Top Officials Say

April 20, 2009

WASHINGTON: Military force is only part of the solution to the recent wave of piracy in the waters off Somalia,...

Integrated Technology Demo to be largest of its kind

April 15, 2009

FORT MONMOUTH, N.J.: U.S. scientists, engineers and technology developers from government, industry and academia gathered at Fort Dix, N.J., March...

Sonar Provides “Window to the World” for Submariners, Captain Says

April 14, 2009

WASHINGTON: The Navy's ability to harness sonar technology has allowed submarines to navigate more safely in the dark depths of...

Navy’s Rescue Mission ‘Textbook,’ But Piracy Still Looms

April 14, 2009

QUANTICO, Va: The U.S. military's rescue of a kidnapped American ship captain yesterday was "textbook," but the issue of piracy...

Obama Praises US Military Rescue of Maersk-Alabama Captain

April 13, 2009

WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama praised the U.S. military's rescue of the kidnapped captain of the Maersk-Alabama cargo ship on the...

Developing System Gives Hope to Improved Battlefield Communications

April 10, 2009

WASHINGTON: Having a conversation interrupted by a lost cell phone signal is annoying. But for those serving in a combat...

Budget Calls for Growth to Sustain Defense Department Programs

April 8, 2009

WASHINGTON: Recommendations for the fiscal 2010 budget include a 2-percent growth requirement for the Defense Department to help sustain its...