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On Monday, November 4, the Navies of Chile and Argentina began the twenty-fourth edition of the combined naval exercise “Viekarén” —a concept that, in the Yagán language, means “trust,” reflecting…
The Navy’s new Orca undersea drone is the size of a Mac truck – and could be a rapid capability for deterring China. The Extra Large Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (XLUUV,)…
The 34th International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) meeting took place between the Indian and Sri Lanka Navies aboard SLNS Vijayabahu. This meeting occurred at the Indo-Sri Lanka Maritime Boundary Line,…
Nautilus International has joined Nautilus Federation affiliate union leaders in voicing serious concerns over the poor condition of NATO member countries’ merchant navies. At a meeting of the NATO Transport…
The USCGC Smilax (WLIC 315) celebrated its 80th anniversary on Nov. 7, 2024, during a ceremony attended by current and former crewmembers in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina. Commissioned Nov. 1,…
Units from the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) and U.S. military are conducting exercise Keen Sword 25 from Oct. 23 to Nov. 1, 2024, at various locations across Japan. Keen Sword…
By Michael Land F-35 Lightning II Pax River ITF A U.S. F-35 Lightning II aircraft landed aboard Japan’s Izumo-class multi-functional destroyer JS Kaga (DDH-184) for the first time Oct. 20…
Keel Laying ceremony of Yard 3037 and 3038, the 1st & 2nd Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPV) (ex-GRSE) was held at M/s Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd, Kolkata…
INS Vela, a submarine serving in the Indian Navy, arrived at the port of Colombo today (10th November 2024) on a formal visit. The visiting submarine was welcomed by the…