The undated image shows the U.S. Navy testing a weapon system known as HELIOS from the USS Preble destroyer in the middle of the ocean.

The USS Preble is the only U.S. destroyer armed with the HELIOS, which can fire laser beams to destroy fast attack craft and drones.

China’s navy has commissioned a new-generation frigate as competition rises with the US and other regional powers, saying the ship will “play a vital role in enhancing the overall combat ...

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The HTMS Chonburi, a Royal Thai Navy patrol ship, accidentally fired upon another Thai warship injuring 14 of its crew members on the morning of March 14. Days later, Thai media reported the ship ...

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TAIPEI, Taiwan — China's navy has commissioned a new-generation frigate as competition rises with the U.S. and other regional powers, saying the ship will “play a vital role in enhancing the ...

In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, an aerial drone photo shows China's first Type 054B frigate Wednesday at a military port in Qingdao, China (Pu Haiyang/Xinhua via AP) TAIPEI ...

TAIPEI--China’s navy has commissioned a new-generation frigate as competition rises with the U.S. and other regional powers, saying the ship will “play a vital role in enhancing the overall co ...