US Coast Guard Creates New Special Missions Command
The Coast Guard is standing up the Special Missions Command to oversee its deployable specialized forces. The command will enhance the operational effectiveness of the Coast Guard in responding to…
Operation Mare Nostrum XI Begins
On the departure of the ocean patrol vessel ARA “Contraalmirante Cordero” from the Mar del Plata Naval Base, a new surveillance and control operation began in the South Atlantic called…
Depleted Royal Navy Can Only Shadow Russians With FPVs and an RFA
Royal Navy warships and helicopters continuously monitored a Russian frigate and its accompanying vessels in UK waters during a month-long operation. Patrol ships HMS Tyne, HMS Mersey and HMS Severn,…
U.S. and Canadian Maritime Forces Strengthen Alliance with Atlantic Maritime Security Coalition
U.S. and Canadian maritime leadership from Commander, U.S. Second Fleet (C2F), Commander, U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area, (LANTAREA), Maritime Forces Atlantic & Joint Task Force Atlantic (RCN MCC and JTF-A…
USS Texas Returns From Deployment
The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775), under the command of Cmdr. Andrew S. McGovern, returned to Naval Submarine Base New London Friday, May 1, completing a six-month deployment…
Argentine Navy Adds Tug ARA Pampero
Named ARA “Pampero” and with María Cristina Brown de Racedo as godmother, a direct descendant of Admiral Guillermo Brown, the father of the nation at sea, the launching ceremony of…
Multilateral Forces Conduct Maritime Event During Balikatan 2026
The Philippines, United States, Australia, Japan, and Canada conducted a Multilateral Maritime Event off the western coast of Luzon as part of Exercise Balikatan 2026, April 23 – May 1.…
Sri Lankan Navy Thwarts Major Smuggling Attempt
The Sri Lanka Navy took hold of a massive consignment of smuggled Kendu leaves (over 2000kg) during a search operation conducted in the seas off Chilaw on 28 Apr 26.…
Wreckage of USCGC Tampa Discovered Off Cornwall UK
The wreckage of the Coast Guard Cutter Tampa has been located and confirmed by the British technical-diving team Gasperados. The site lies approximately 50 miles off Newquay, Cornwall, United Kingdom,…
Multinational Maritime Exercise Mjølner 2026 Begins in Northern Norway
On Friday, May 1, 2026, the ships participating in Exercise Mjølner 2026 will arrive in Harstad, Norway, for the first time. Their arrival marks the start of the visible preparation…