Description: The US Navy, through the Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR), has implemented a high-speed internet system for its surface warships using satellites from Starlink, operated by SpaceX. Dubbed Satellite Terminal (transportable) Non-Geostationary (STtNG), it provides sailors with secure access to low-orbit satellites for improved communication. This system can boost internet speeds to 1 gigabit per second, enhancing morale by allowing sailors to stay connected with family and to stream media content like the Super Bowl. Initial press release inaccuracies led to a retraction by NAVWAR.

Description: A 57-year-old Indian-origin Singaporean woman was jailed up to three years for most extensive bribery and fraud conspiracy in the history of the United States Navy. She had the responsibility of managing ship husbanding contracts worth millions of dollar, with duties such as drafting contract requirements, including negotiating and evaluating bids. Gursharan disclosed non-public information from the US Navy to Francis, which helped GDMA clinch 11 contracts worth a total of about USD 48 million, out of 14 contracts that the company bid for. Gursharan provided sensitive information pertaining to pricing strategies, price information of GDMA’s competitors and questions that the contracts review board had posed to GDMA’s competitors. The scandal has also resulted in the arrest and conviction of several Navy officials in the US.

Description: In October 2021, the official **Facebook page of the USS Kidd**, a U.S. Navy warship, was compromised by an unidentified hacker. The attacker took control of the page and streamed gameplay footage of *Age of Empires* for approximately **four days** before the Navy regained access. While no sensitive military data, operational details, or classified information was exposed, the incident resulted in a **loss of reputational control** and public embarrassment for the U.S. Navy. The hack demonstrated vulnerabilities in the Navy’s **social media security protocols**, raising concerns about the potential for more severe cyber intrusions targeting military public-facing platforms. Although the breach did not directly impact national security or operational capabilities, the unauthorized access and prolonged loss of control over an official military communication channel highlighted gaps in cybersecurity oversight for non-classified but high-visibility digital assets. The incident also prompted internal reviews of social media account management practices across Defense Department entities.

Description: The United States Navy exposed personal information belonging to 134,386 active and retired sailors. An investigation is being conducted by HPE and NCIS. The infected laptop belonged to an employee of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Services and contained the names and social security numbers of internal staff. It was found that "unknown individuals" had access to the personal information of US Navy personnel by the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) and HPE, who are studying the incident. On Nov. 22, 2016, it was concluded through analysis by HPES and an ongoing investigation by the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) that 134,386 present and retired sailors' Social Security numbers (SSNs) and other sensitive information had been accessed by unidentified persons.

Description: The US Navy experienced potential vulnerabilities due to the integration of high-speed internet via SpaceX’s Starlink network on warships. The system, SEA2, aimed to improve morale and connectivity, enabling sailors to maintain contact with family and access data at sea. However, unauthorized disclosure of the press release about the installation of Starlink on USS Abraham Lincoln highlighted operational security issues, as the ship was heading to a tense Middle East region. The severity of the breach could be considered high due to possible exploitation by adversaries, leading to significant implications for national security.