John Phelan, United States Secretary of the Navy, said Wednesday Indiana will be essential to modernizing the U.S. Navy.

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen John Phelan, a businessman and investor with no military experience, to become the next secretary of the Navy. Phelan, if confirmed, would be the first person ...

On Wednesday, the 4th Annual Northeast Indiana Defense Summit was hosted by Republican Senator Jim Banks in Fort Wayne.

Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan announced plans to take the Navy to new heights on Thursday, paving the way for an unprecedented era of energy dominance within the military branch. It’s a bold ...

The newest ship in the Navy, the USS Pierre, was commissioned in Panama City, Fla.: “Welcome to the fleet,” said Navy ...

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — Sailors and Marines across Naval Base San Diego gathered to meet the man responsible for the readiness and development of the entire Department of the Navy. John Phelan was ...

On Wednesday, he met with marines and sailors on board the USS Somerset and the conversation surrounded readiness, incorporating artificial intelligence and improving quality of life on board. He said ...

Secretary of the Navy John Phelan speaking to uniformed sailors standing in ranks on the flight deck of the USS Somerset on Aug. 26, 2025. Secretary of the Navy John Phelan was on board the amphibious ...

Trump has regularly focused on the look of US Navy ships, such as the first-in-class USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier.