United States Navy

The United States has announced the deployment of the advanced Terminal High Altitude Area Defense THAAD missile defense system to Israel, accompanied by about 100 U.S. troops.

The United States has spent a record $17.9 billion in military aid to Israel since the outbreak of war in Gaza, which has escalated the conflict in the Middle East.

The new commanding officer of Naval Support Activity Souda Bay, Captain Stephen D. Steacy, made a courtesy visit to the General Hospital of Chania, Crete.

Turkish-made jet trainer Hürjet has been proposed to the U.S. Navy as a replacement for its aging T-45 Goshawk aircraft, according to a New York-based leading aviation magazine.

Defense Minister Nikos Dendias briefed a Parliament committee on Thursday about two programs, whose potential implementation will contribute decisively to the modernization of the Hellenic Air Force and the Hellenic Navy - the acquisition of 20 fifth-generation F-35 fighters and Greece's exploratory participation in the current design stage of the Constellation-type frigate being developed for

Greece's parliamentary armament committee approved four military procurement programs for the Air Force and Navy on Thursday, following a briefing by Defense Minister Nikos Dendias.

Defense officials are worried about Turkish shipyards' growing capacity to turn out fighting vessels as well as the rising costs of keeping up with Greece's nominally allied neighbor.

American forces shot down three attack drones near commercial ships in the Red Sea Friday and destroyed seven anti-ship cruise missiles positioned on land, the U.S. military said.

American forces launched "self-defense strikes" Wednesday against Huthi missiles and launch positions in rebel-controlled Yemen that posed threats to commercial shipping and naval forces in the Red Sea, the U.S. military said.

In response to escalating tensions in the Red Sea, the US Central Command has taken decisive action in Yemen, destroying a surface-to-air missile launcher in Houthi-controlled areas. The operation, which occurred around 5 pm on February 19, aimed to ensure the safety of commercial and coalition ships navigating the region.