The Wasp-class is a U.S. Navy-operated class of landing helicopter, or LHD, amphibious assault ships. Some would even call it a mini aircraft carrier of sorts. Essentially, the Wasp is an upgraded ...

WASHINGTON — Three Wasp-class amphibious warships have suffered mechanical problems at sea in recent months — a pattern that some defense analysts said projects a message to other countries that the U ...

The Problem: The U.S. Navy faces significant challenges as multiple key vessels will be sidelined for extended maintenance. The USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74) is undergoing a refueling and complex ...

The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) is celebrating 30 years of service and history. Past and present crew members and leadership joined together for a “30 years and thriving” ...

HMNZS Aotearoa seen here refuelling USS Boxer after a US tanker suddenly became unavailable. (Royal New Zealand Navy) The Royal New Zealand Navy's (RNZN's) sole Aotearoa-class replenishment vessel ...

WAVY’s Navy Ship Salute is a feature on WAVY News 10 Today. Each month, in partnership with the U.S. Navy, WAVY-TV 10 will profile a different ship based at the world’s largest Navy base: Naval ...

Fleet Week 2023 is on a roll in New York City, kicking off with the impressive arrival of the naval warship USS Wasp. The USS Wasp (LHD 1) is an amphibious warship occupied by both the U.S. Navy and ...

South Korean amphibious assault ship ROKS Dokdo, foreground, with US Navy amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard.US Navy/MCS2 Michael Achterling Aircraft carriers are usually the centerpiece of ...

Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD-2) transits the Gulf of Aden during a vertical replenishment while on a regularly scheduled deployment of Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th ...

Actress Renée Zellweger is slated to star in a TV drama series inspired by the Women Airforce Service Pilots. According to Variety Magazine, Zellweger, 52, will play the role of WASP founder ...

When it comes to aircraft carriers, the United States Navy is king with 11 active carriers as of 2025. More are being built as the aging fleet is being retired to make way for the new Gerald R.