USS Blue Ridge Makes First Ever Visit to Wellington
U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) arrived in Wellington, New Zealand for a port visit, May 16, 2025. This historic arrival marks the first time Blue Ridge…
AUKUS Forum: Australia to Build Virginia-class Submarines
By Michael Sharpe CEO, AUKUS Forum The Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarine stands as one of the most advanced and capable undersea platforms in the world. Designed for stealth, endurance, and versatility,…
Keel Laid for Future USS Quentin Walsh
The keel for the future USS Quentin Walsh (DDG 132), an Arleigh Burke-class Flight III guided missile destroyer, was laid during a ceremony on May 20 at Bath Iron Works…
Retired U.S. Navy Admiral Found Guilty in Bribery Scheme
Admiral Robert Burke (USN-Ret.), 62, of Coconut Creek, Florida, was found guilty of bribery today in connection with accepting future employment at a government vendor in exchange for awarding that…
DPRK’s “Destroyer” Assigned to East Sea Fleet
By Jeong Tae Joo North Korea intends to transport its newly launched 5,000-ton destroyer from Nampo Shipyard to the East Sea via barge, where it will join the navy’s East…
Sailing Training Vessel 286-Le Quyy Don Deploys to China, Philippines
Sailing vessel 286-Le Quyy Don of the Naval Academy and a delegation of the Vietnam People’s Navy led by the academy’s Deputy Director Senior Captain Nguyen Dinh Giang, left Nha…
USS Alexandria Returns to Naval Base Point Loma
Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Alexandria (SSN 757) returned home to Naval Base Point Loma following a successful seven-month deployment to the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility, May 15,…
USS George Washington Carrier Aircraft Landing Training
We would like to inform you that the United States Forces Japan has notified us that they will be conducting Field Carrier Landing Practice (FCLP) for aircraft from the USS…
Viet Nam Opposes China’s Unilateral East Sea Fishing Ban
Vietnam has voiced its opposition against China’s unilateral imposition of a three-month annual fishing ban on parts of the East Sea (internationally known as the South China Sea). Spokesperson for…
USCGC Calhoun Offloads Cocaine
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Calhoun’s crew offloaded approximately 19,055 pounds of cocaine and marijuana, worth an estimated $140.9 million, May 16 in Port Everglades. The seized contraband resulted from five…