Four Nations Demonstrate Partnership in Western Pacific
Ships from the navies of Japan, France and Canada joined two U.S. Navy carrier strike groups to operate as a unified force in the Philippine Sea, June 9. The aircraft…
Philippine Coast Guard Hopes to Add Drones
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is looking to acquire huge drones to boost its patrol capability of maritime borders of the country, PCG spokesperson Rear Admiral Armand Balilo said on…
Strategic Forces Summary for NDAA Fiscal Year 2024
Led by Chairman Doug Lamborn (R-CO) and Ranking Member Seth Moulton (D-MA), the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces today released its proposals for the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act…
First Steel Cutting for Second U212 Near Future Submarine
The first steel cutting ceremony of the second U212 Near Future Submarine (NFS) ordered by OCCAR to Fincantieri, the largest shipbuilding company in Europe, took place on 6 June 2023…
NATO Demonstrates MCM Readiness in BALTOPS 23
Ships and ashore units from 11 NATO Ally nations commenced the mine countermeasures (MCM) phase of exercise Baltic Operations 2023 (BALTOPS 23) in Germany, Poland and in the Baltic Sea,…
North Atlantic Council Statement on Russian CFE Withdrawal
NOTE: Canada was the only country allowed to INCREASE their military presence in Europe under this treaty. NATO Allies condemn Russia’s decision to withdraw from the landmark Treaty on Conventional…
ADV Cape Pillar Launched by Austal
Austal Australia has launched the 6th Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boat, the future ADV Cape Pillar, for the Royal Australian Navy. The vessel, Austal Hull 816, was launched at the Henderson,…