U.S. Navy Stories
California Diver Hopes to Find Bin Laden's Remains in Arabian Sea
Warren, a 59-year-old California diver, is hoping to find the remains of Bin Laden in the Arabian sea.
Osama bin Laden and his secret life - porn, viagra and 5 wives
The secret life of Osama bin Laden is slowly being unraveled and it revolves around porn, Viagra, and 5 wives when he’s not busy bashing Western culture.
Osama bin Laden hideout search reveals porn pile
Pornography was among the materials discovered in Osama bin Laden’s Abbottabad hideout, Reuters reported U.S. officials as saying. The porn pile consisted of extensive modern electronically recorded video footage.
Bin Laden killing was not 'assassination', says US
The U.S. said on Thursday the killing of Osama Bin Laden was not an assassination and that the U.S. Navy SEALs who stormed his hideout and killed him were on a 'kill or capture' mission.
US seeks Pakistan nod to interrogate bin Laden’s wives
Pakistan may now allow United States to question bin Laden’s wives and children, who have been in custody of the Pakistani forces, said a U.S. official on Monday.
Who will get the $50-million reward for netting Bin Laden?
Probably the most expensive manhunt in history has ended with the U.S. Navy SEALs storming the hideout of terror ring leader Osama Bin Laden and killing him. But now a multi-million-dollar question remains. And that is essentially about the millions of dollars the U.S. government had promised to give to anyone who decisively helped find the fugitive.
Taliban confirms bin Laden's death; issues stern warning to US
The Taliban leadership in Afghanistan has said the killing of Osama bin laden will revitalize their fight against the U.S. and its allies in the country.
Job well done, Obama tells navy SEAL commandos who killed bin Laden
U.S. President Barack Obama showered fulsome praise on the U.S. Navy SEAL commandos who took part in the pre-dawn swoop in Pakistan on Monday that killed the country's most wanted terror ring leader Osama Bin Laden.
Stealth Helicopters Used In Bin Laden Raid
At least two of the helicopters used in the raid on Osama bin Laden's compound seems to have been a new stealth design, according to several reports emerging from the scene. The use of such helicopters may have been key to the success of the operation that resulted in bin Laden's death.
Stealth Helicopter Used In Bin Laden Raid
At least one of the helicopters used in the raid on Osama bin Laden's compound might have been a new stealth design, according to several reports emerging from the scene.
Osama Bin Laden's Nemesis: Stealth, Google Maps, DNA, Biometrics and Twitter
The U.S. operation involved the use of a gamut of technologically advanced gadgets and machinery. Here is a snapshot of the key technologies used to track and immobilize Osama bin Laden:
CIA spied on Bin Laden from a nearby safe house for months
The CIA maintained a safe house in the Pakistani city of Abbottabad for a small team of spies who conducted extensive surveillance over a period of months on the compound where Osama bin Laden was killed by U.S. Special Operations forces this week, according to a report in the Washington Post.
UK Archbishop “uncomfortable” over killing of unarmed Osama
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, has lamented that the shooting of an unarmed Osama by U.S. Navy SEALs has bothered his conscience.
US to hand over Libya operation
The Pentagon expects to hand over control of allied military operations in Libya in a matter of days, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said.
Libya calls for cease-fire amid allied bombings
The Libyan military called for an immediate cease-fire as allied forces pounded convoys across the country.
Coalition Planes Pound Libyan Targets; Arab League Criticizes Civilian Deaths
British, French and American jets conducted bombing and attack operations over Libya on Sunday to enforce a no-fly zone over the country meant to stop leader Muammar Gaddafi's forces from killing civilians as the Arab League criticized the assault, saying casualties among civilians had occurred nonetheless.
Gulf's Recovery From BP Oil Spill Could Take Years
A recent expedition to the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico found that last summer's oil spill will likely affect the region for several more years.
U.S. to boost naval forces as China develops carrier: admiral
The U.S. navy will continue to upgrade its military capabilities in the Pacific given its steadfast commitment to the region, a U.S. vice admiral said on Monday, while urging China's growing navy to avoid provocation.
Canadian firm aims to mine rare earth in Wyoming forest
Canada based rare earth mineral company Rare Element Resources is planning to open a strip mine inside a national forest in northeast Wyoming, the Associated Press reported.
Somali pirate handed 33-year sentence by US court
A U.S. judge sentenced a Somali pirate to 33 years and nine months in prison on Wednesday for his role in the 2009 seizure of the Maersk Alabama container ship and two other vessels in the Indian Ocean.
Analysis: U.S. military says keeps up with China; Is it enough?
U.S. military commanders are expressing confidence that they can hold their own in the face of faster-than-expected advances by China's military, but looming cost cuts are adding to doubts about the future of American power in the Pacific.
Key Piece Of Laser Weapon Built
Scientists at Los Alamos National Lab have built a key component to battlefield lasers that could arm U.S. navy ships by the end of the decade.
China's new missile won't block U.S., admiral says
China's new anti-ship aircraft carrier killer missile has achieved initial operational capability, but that won't affect the United States military's operations in the commercially vital South China Sea, a top U.S. military commander said.
China green energy investment makes sense
It makes sense for China to invest heavily in green energy.
Navy Fires Railgun; Brings Sci-Fi To Life
The U.S. Navy has brought a concept that has long been a staple of science fiction closer to reality.
U.S. military chiefs split on lifting gay ban
Top leaders of the U.S. armed forces agreed on Friday that if ordered to, they could implement a repeal of the Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy banning openly gay service members, although some recommended it not take place at this time.
North may attack again, says South Korea's intelligence chief
The tension in Korean peninsula is unlikely to subside as South Korean intelligence chief Won Sei-hon said the North is highly likely to attack again.
How Wikileaks uses technology to protect anonymity of whistle-blowers
The technology used by Wikileaks to maintain anonymity could be the Onion Router which is also used by U.S. Navy.
U.S. Navy rescues Tanzanian ship, nabs 8 pirates
A U.S. Navy warship prevented an attack on a Tanzanian ship and apprehended eight suspected pirates in the process, the U.S. Embassy in Tanzania said on Tuesday.