Iran Task Groups Head to South Africa
Iran’s Navy commander praised the country’s “expanding maritime presence” beyond the region, announcing that the Navy’s 103rd and 104th task groups have set sail on overseas missions and are currently…
Idaho Shifts Focus to Other Reactor Vessels After Historic Navy Prototype D&D
The Idaho Cleanup Project (ICP) has closed the first chapter of cleanup of three legacy nuclear propulsion prototypes at the Naval Reactors Facility (NRF) by completing deactivation and demolition (D&D)…
Fincantieri Delivers LSS Atlante to Italian Navy
The delivery ceremony for the ship “Atlante,” the second Logistic Support Ship (LSS) for the Italian Navy, took place December 19 at the Fincantieri shipyard in Castellammare di Stabia. This…
Bollinger Shipyards to Build Four Arctic Security Cutters
Bollinger Shipyards announced December 29th it has signed a contract with the U.S. Coast Guard for the construction of four Arctic Security Cutters (ASCs), a new class of medium polar…
PNSY Delivers Cheyenne as Battle-Ready Asset to the Fleet
Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Cheyenne (SSN 773) completed its Engineered Refueling Overhaul availability this week. This critical work distinguishes Cheyenne as the first submarine to undergo an overhaul as…
Patrol Vessel Vega Takes Shape in Boulogne-Sur-Mer
At the Socarenam shipyard in Boulogne-sur-Mer, construction is progressing on the Vega, the Navy’s third patrol ship. This new vessel will significantly strengthen the fleet’s operational capabilities and offer greater…
Schmidt Ocean Institute Advances R/V Falkor (too)’s Mapping Capabilities
Schmidt Ocean Institute announces it has mapped 2 million square kilometers of seafloor — about the size of Greenland — and this year, has made two significant changes to advance…
Brazilian Navy Leading CTF151
The Marinha do Brasil (Brazilian Navy) have been leading CTF 151 since September 2025, and have achieved significant advances in counter-piracy deterrence by strengthening multinational cooperation and operating with a…
USS Annapolis Returns to Guam
Los Angeles–class fast-attack submarine USS Annapolis (SSN 760) returned to its homeport at Naval Base Guam following a routine deployment in the Indo-Pacific, Dec. 19, 2025. “USS Annapolis delivered outstanding…