Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Two US Navy destroyers came under attack by the Houthis on Monday. The Iran-backed rebels fired a mix of anti-ship missiles and ...

IJN Amatsukaze built a reputation as one of Japan’s hardest fighting destroyers, from the Java Sea to the savage night battles around Guadalcanal. She helped destroy USS Barton, escaped heavy damage, ...

Naval warships, including five of the deadliest warships in military history, are powerful vessels designed with specific roles that shape their size, speed, and ability. This is especially true of ...

The destroyer fighting ship (not to be confused with the cruiser) is the workhorse of the modern U.S. Navy. The 75 destroyers in active service — which are mostly Arleigh Burke-class ships — are able ...

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance launching an interceptor missile during a live-fire exercise. The Spruance came under attack on Monday.US Navy photo by Ensign John ...