Netherlands and German Join Helicopter Training Programs
From 2026, the Netherlands and Germany will be working together on the training of helicopter pilots. Yesterday this was recorded on paper. Air Force Commander General André Steur and his…
Recorded: The Birth of the First German Navy
By Frank Ganseuer The all-German National Assembly founded a joint fleet on June 14, 1848 in the Paulskirche in the Free City of the German Confederation of Frankfurt am Main.…
Our Yard History: Dry Dock 1 and USS Delaware
Much has been written about Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s Dry Dock 1, but on June 17, 2023, we should take pause to remember that upon this site 190 years ago naval…
NATO Navies Get Better Attuned to Each Other
Detecting, deterring and, if necessary, destroying ships. But also air defense, mine countermeasures and amphibious operations. All maritime aspects were discussed during Baltops 23 in recent weeks. The NATO training…
NSWC Panama City Assist in ROK Navy on Landing Ship Fast II
Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) is helping cement relationships with U.S. allies in the Indo-Pacific region via Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Programs that also help our…
RFS Admiral Gorshkov Takes Part in SAR Operation
The crews of the frigate “Admiral Gorshkov” and the vessel “Tansy” rescued the passengers of the vessel in distress under the flags of Germany and Greece in the Mediterranean Sea,…
Serco Unveils Australian Landing Craft Proposal
Understanding the heightened prioritization of littoral operations within the Defense Strategic Review (DSR), the Australian Maritime Alliance (AMA) has reviewed all aspects of our solution, ensuring we remain ready to…
Indonesian Navy Conducts PASSEX With Russian Pacific Fleet
After the implementation of the Development of Military Cooperation Refill of Stock in Surabaya, KRI Sultan Iskandar Muda (SIM-367) from the Koarmada II Escort ship Unit (Satkor) commanded by Marine…
Austal USA Celebrates Keel Laying of Future USS Pierre (LCS 38)
Austal USA hosted a keel laying ceremony late last week for the future USS Pierre (LCS 38) Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship at the company’s Gulf Coast shipyard. Ship sponsor Larissa…
BALTOPS 23: Conclusion & Most Important Events
Nineteen NATO countries and NATO partners Sweden held the large-scale naval exercise in Kiel on 16 June 2023 Baltic Operations 2023 finished. 50 warships, more than 45 aircraft and 6,000…