U.S. and Canadian Warships Challenge China's Maritime Claims in Joint South China Sea Mission
Allied warships HMCS Ottawa and USS Higgins conduct joint operations in disputed South China Sea waters, shadowed by Chinese vessels near contested territories. The mission demonstrates Canadian-American military cooperation amid rising regional tensions as Beijing expands its presence through artificial islands and military installations.
Historic Breakthrough: Ukrainian Naval Drone Takes Down Russian Helicopter in First-Ever Maritime-Air Combat
Ukraine's military intelligence achieved a groundbreaking victory as its Magura V5 naval drone successfully destroyed a Russian Mi-8 helicopter near Crimea using modified air-to-air missiles. This unprecedented achievement marks the first time a naval drone has taken down an aerial target, revolutionizing maritime warfare tactics.
Last USS Utah Survivor and Pearl Harbor Veteran Dies at 105
Warren 'Red' Upton, who survived the sinking of USS Utah during the 1941 Pearl Harbor attack, passed away at 105. As the oldest living Pearl Harbor survivor and final USS Utah crew member, his death marks the end of an era with only 15 survivors remaining.