by David Axe | Aug 10, 2012 | Monitor
A lengthened, more streamlined hull for faster, more efficient sailing. Better windows for improved visibility. Simpler wiring. Superior rust-resistant paint. A more reliable system for landing helicopters and drones on her flight deck. And most importantly, an extra...
by Spencer Ackerman | Jun 27, 2012 | Monitor
The U.S.S. Ponce, recently transformed into a new Afloat Forward Staging Base, in port at Norfolk, Virginia on June 1. Ships like these are the future of the Navy’s Mideast fleet, according to the Navy’s top admiral. Photo: U.S. Navy The Navy is eager to...