Dutch Navy Announces LCF Frigate Update Plans
A few years ago it was decided to keep the air defense and command frigates (LCF) longer in service. For this it is necessary to adapt or replace certain systems.…
NRP Figueira da Foz Participated in International Exercise
Throughout the exercise, together with several naval units in Lithuania, Figueira da Foz carried out defense and shooting exercises, refueling approaches at sea and maneuvers and evolutions with ships in…
JMSDF Submarine Yaeshio Training in Guam Waters
1st Dispatched Submarine Training in the United States (U.S.) in 2023 The JMSDF will conduct the First Dispatched Submarine Training in the U.S. in 2023 as described below. 1. Objectives…
KRI Frans Kaisiepo Serving as UNIFIL Flagship
Unusually, this time all elements of the Maritime Task Force (MTF)-United Nations Interim Force In Lebanon (UNIFIL) sailed in formation across the Mediterranean Sea this week. RADM Maritime Task Force…
Review of the Corvette White Gloves
The BEs crossed the Kiel Canal in a group, on the night of 6 to 7 June 2023, to reach Brest, their home port, after four weeks of navigation. This…
China Sheds Light on Possible Type 055 Missions
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy’s Type 055 10,000 ton-class large destroyers will likely participate in far sea escort missions, experts said June 14th, after reports came out confirming…
USS Charleston Returns From 26 Month Deployment
Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) returned to her homeport of Naval Base San Diego, June 14, 2023, following a 26-month rotational deployment. On April 7, 2021, Charleston…
Royal Brunei Navy Celebrates 58th Anniversary
The Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) commemorated its 58th Anniversary June 14th with a Parade Ceremony held at the RBN Parade Square led by Lieutenant Commander Pg Putera Muhammad Amir Osman…
Brazilian Navy Conducts Operation Agate Northern Border
With an effective of 320 military personnel of the Brazilian Navy, in addition to the personnel and means of the Army and the Air Force, a new phase of Operation…
Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo Returns
The United States Navy joined 20 navies from around the globe in the return of the Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo (MNEK) in and around Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia June 4-8.…