First Shots of the US Civil War
The Star of the West was a side-wheel merchant steamer, which ordinarily made runs between New York and New Orleans. Initially, the formidable sloop of war, Brooklyn, was to carry…
Germany and Canada Look to the Future Together
On December 18, 2025, the Commander of the 1st Flotilla, Rear Admiral Christian Walter Meyer, received a delegation from the Canadian government in Eckernförde. This was followed by a visit…
FS Commandant Bouan Trains for Deployment
From December 8 to 11, 2025, the offshore patrol vessel (OPV) Commandant Bouan conducted individual and joint training exercises in the Mediterranean. To qualify for its next mission, the crew…
USS Fitzgerald Returns to San Diego
Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) returned to her homeport of Naval Base San Diego following a seven-month underway to the U.S. 3rd, 5th, and 7th Fleet areas of…
ADV Reliant 2026 South Pacific Deployment
Australia’s Pacific Support Vessel, Australian Defence Vessel (ADV) Reliant, is preparing to depart Townsville for its first deployment of 2026, reinforcing Australia’s enduring commitment to Pacific stability and security. Over…
ARA Almirante Irízar 2026 Antarctic Duty
As part of the first stage of the 2025/26 Antarctic Summer Campaign (CAV), the icebreaker ARA Almirante Irizar (RHAI) resupplied the Joint Antarctic Bases (BACs) Petrel and Esperanza in recent…
NavalLinks Proposes ATB Solution for US Navy Fuel Transport
Press release corrected for grammar At NavalLinks, we know that fuel and stores are more than just line items – they are the lifeblood of the warfighter. Whether you are…
RFA Tideforce Assists in Bella 1 Seizure
The UK has provided enabling support to the United States at their request to interdict the vessel Bella 1 today. UK armed forces provided pre-planned operational support, including basing, to…
The Enduring Power of Mark 160
The Mark 160 gun computer system is built for quick adaptation and ongoing innovation. Owned and sustained by the government and built at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division, it…
Portuguese Navy Monitored 69 Russian Ships in 2025
In 2025, the Navy monitored 69 ships from the Russian Federation and carried out 373 monitoring operations on ships of the so-called “ghost fleet” during their passage through waters under…