US Navy will scrap touchscreen controls on its destroyers

The US military normally embraces technology whenever possible. This time, however, it's taking a conspicuous step back. The Navy will ditch touchscreens on destroyers within the next 18 to 24 months, reverting instead to conventional helm controls...

British warships will soon have Siri-like voice controls

British warships will soon integrate Siri-like voice systems into their controls, according to the head of the UK's Royal Navy. Speaking at the Defence and Security Equipment International exhibition -- one the biggest arms fairs in the world -- Firs...

Iranian naval officer says warships have been ordered towards the US coast


The Guardian reports that a naval officer from Iran has stated that Iranian warships have been ordered to approach the US maritime borders. The ordering of Iranian warships toward the US coastal...