Construction Begins on Thomas G Kelly (DDG 140)
On May 21, 2026, fabrication began of the future USS Thomas G. Kelley. DDG 140 is the 48th of its class built at Bath Iron Works and the seventh Flight…
1st Generator Starts on F111 Bonifaz
F111 “Bonifaz” has started two of its four diesel generators for the first time, fulfilling an important milestone in the program. The vessel, currently docked at Navantia Ferrol’s dock 10,…
SNMG1 Visits Gdynia
Standing NATO Maritime Group One (SNMG1) arrived in Gdynia, Poland after two weeks in the Baltic Sea participating in Exercise NORTHERN COASTS 16 (NOCO-16). The Frigate ESPS MENDEZ NUNEZ –…
Middle Powers Unite at Sea
With more than a century of cooperation, Australia and Canada are continuing their strong partnership in the Indo-Pacific. The Royal Australian Navy and Royal Canadian Navy recently operated side by…
Navy’s Directed Energy Systems Integration Lab to Train Sailors on Laser Weapons
Sailors can now get certified in operating and maintaining the fleet’s most prevalent directed energy system through a new training program at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC…
HTMS Prachuap Khiri Khan Visits Ho Chi Minh City
The Royal Thai Navy vessel HTMS Prachuap Khiri Khan arrived at Nha Rong–Khanh Hoi International Port in Ho Chi Minh (HCM) City on Monday, beginning a friendship visit to HCM…
USS Howard Attended Shimoda Black Ship Festival
Forward-deployed Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) departed Shimoda after a port visit, May 17, following participation in the city’s Black Ship Festival. Howard visited Shimoda for the…
French Frigates for the Swedish Armed Forces
The Swedish government has decided that Sweden will buy four frigates from France. The ships will be delivered from 2030 and are part of the Navy’s changed tasks since Sweden…
USS Cooperstown Departs Mayport for Deployment
Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Cooperstown (LCS 23) got underway from Naval Station Mayport May 16, 2026, to begin operations in support of its scheduled deployment. Cooperstown assumed duties previously…
JS Kumano on Presumptive Sales Call in Wellington
Both ship companies lined the rails as part of the ceremonial port entry. Welcoming the ship and her crew of 110, New Zealand Defence Force Maritime Component Commander, Commodore Shane…