U.S. Military
Hormuz Shipping Faces ‘Restrictive’ Transit Environment as US Blockades Iran Ports
As the U.S. Navy moves to interdict vessels in the strait amid a fragile ceasefire, carriers endure uncertain…
Members of Congress Launch Berry Amendment Caucus
The legislative group aims to strengthen domestic defense manufacturing across a number of categories…
Why Trump’s Venezuela Operation Is Putting the Panama Canal Back in Play
Experts warn rhetoric alone can heighten risk perceptions for carriers and insurers, even if shipping…
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US Navy Taps Palantir to Speed Up Shipbuilding With AI ‘Ship OS’
The multi-year contract aims to cut delays, ease bottlenecks and modernize an industry struggling with labor…
Letter to the Editor: Two Sides to the BOOTS Act
Eliminating choice in the name of protectionism does not make our troops stronger; it risks making them…
Bipartisan BOOTs Act, Introduced in Senate, Aims to Boost US Footwear Production
The legislation, which was introduced by a bipartisan, bicameral collective of lawmakers last week, would…
Unifi Launches Yarn for Tactical Applications
The recycled yarn maker has created a solution designed for the rigor of military use.
Trump Says Houthis Will Cease Attacks on Red Sea Shipping
It remains unclear if the Houthis agreed to stop firing at U.S.-flagged ships, or all internationally-flagged…
Trump Says US Ships Should Travel Panama, Suez Canals for Free
"Egypt will not accept this cheap blackmail," said a member of Egypt's parliament in response to Trump's…
Panama, US Play ‘He Said, She Said’ on Free Canal Passage
Panama President José Raúl Mulino and the canal's operator denied the State Department's claim that the…
US Navy Fends Off Multiple Houthi Attacks as Container Ships Still Avoid Red Sea
There have been 136 attacks on commercial vessels in the area since last November, and container lines have…
Devil-Dog Dungarees Celebrates Veterans Day
The men's denim brand will increase its military discount to 50 percent.
Advanced Functional Fabrics of America Supports Military With High-Tech Textiles
The group's partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense centers on harnessing technological innovation to…
Congressionally Funded Program Aims to Boost Footwear Innovation for US Troops
The Supporting Warfighters through Innovative Footwear Technologies (SWIFT) program brings together…
Maersk CEO: Red Sea Disruptions Could Linger ‘A Few Months, At Least’
At Davos, Vincent Clerc said he still expects longer vessel transit times, while DHL CEO Tobias Meyer warns…