Warship Approached by Chinese Helicopter and Fighter Jets
In the East China Sea June 7th, two Chinese fighter jets circled frigate HNLMS Tromp several times. Additionally, the ship’s NH90 maritime combat helicopter was approached by two Chinese fighter…
Joint Indonesia/Singapore MCM Exercise
The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and the Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) concluded Exercise Joint Minex Pandu today. Held in Batam and the waters off Bintan from 14 to 19…
FREMM Spartaco Schergat Trials
The Italian FREMM frigate “Spartaco Schergat” successfully passed its First Sea Going Review on 9 May, 2024 and subsequently had its First Sea Going in the Gulf of La Spezia…
HMAS Murchison
HMAS Murchison was ordered as part of Australia’s shipbuilding program during the Second World War. Twelve of these Australian built frigates were to enter service with the Royal Australian Navy.…
Charles de Gaulle Completes NATO AKILA Mission
From April 22 to May 26, the carrier group (GAN) based around the aircraft carrier Charles De Gaulle , and accompanied by its escort took part in the AKILA mission…
Jacques Chevallier 100th Replenishment
On May 24, 2024 at 11 p.m., the force supply vessel (BRF) Jacques Chevallier , carried out its 100th replenishment at sea (RAM) with the air defense frigate (FDA) Chevalier…
HMAS Anzac (III) Farewelled After 28 Years of Service
The Royal Australian Navy’s First Lady of the Fleet, HMAS Anzac (III), has been farewelled after 28 years of service during a decommissioning ceremony at her home port of HMAS…
Two Constellation Class Ordered From Fincantieri
The Department of Defense announces that Fincantieri’s US subsidiary, Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM), has been awarded a contract worth over 1 billion US dollars to build the fifth and sixth…
USS Ross Completes EDSRA
USS Ross (DDG 71), returned from sea trials May 24, marking the successful completion of an 18-month Extended Dry-Docking Selected Restricted Availability (EDSRA). This extensive overhaul, which includes planned maintenance…