Kenyan Navy Exercise JITEGEMEE XXVII
The Commander Kenya Navy, Major General Paul Otieno, on 3 February 2026 flagged off Exercise JITEGEMEE XXVII at the Kenya Navy Fleet, Mkunguni Jetty, Mombasa. The deployment, undertaken onboard Kenya…
Saab’s Seaeye Lynx Surveyed ‘Holy Grail’ San José Shipwreck
Saab’s Seaeye Lynx subsea vehicle played a critical role in the survey and documentation of the 18th-century galleon San José, a Colombian cultural heritage asset. Often referred to as the…
Lockheed Martin Unveils LampreyMMAUV
On February 9, Lockheed Martin unveils the Lamprey Multi‑Mission Autonomous Undersea Vehicle (MMAUV), a breakthrough “plug-and‑play” submersible that gives US and allied warfighter technological and strategic advantage in today’s contested maritime…
Declassifying JUMPSEAT: an American Pioneer in Space
The director of the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) recently declassified the existence of JUMPSEAT: the United States’ first-generation, highly elliptical orbit (HEO) signals-collection satellite. Launched from 1971 to 1987 under…
Naval Historical Society of Australia Fleet Review Cruise
In celebration of the Royal Australian Navy’s 125th Anniversary, we are hosting exclusive International Fleet Review Cruises on Saturday, 21 March 2026. This is your chance to witness the majestic…
First At Sea Trials of the Guépard Helicopter
The future helicopter of the Naval Air Force continues to grow in power. Since its first flight in July 2025, the Cheetah prototype has been subjected to a sustained pace…
NSWCDD Delivers Next-Generation MK 38 Defense System
For decades, the MK 38 family – a key Navy shipboard weapon system – has delivered reliable close-in defense against small, fast, agile threats at sea. Since its commissioning in…
PCU John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) Completes Builder’s Sea Trials
Completion of Builder’s Trials February 4th marks a significant shipbuilding milestone for the future John F. Kennedy, the second ship in the Gerald R. Ford-class of aircraft carriers designed to…
Exercise Cutlass Express 2026 to Enhance Maritime Security in East Africa
Exercise Cutlass Express 2026 sponsored by US Africa Command (AFRICOM) and enabled by US Sixth Fleet kicks off in Port Louis, Mauritius Feb. 2-12. The exercise brings together 19 partner…
Naval Engineers Enhance Submarine Fleet’s Tactical Edge with In-House Modernization
By Harrison Cox A dedicated team of engineers and technicians from Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center’s (MARMC) Submarine Towed Systems Branch (Code 274) is improving the operational capabilities of the Navy’s…