40 Years of USS Germantown
Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) was honored at Naval Base San Diego, her original homeport, for more than 40 years of naval service during a decommissioning…
HMS Agamemnon Leaves Barrow a Year After Commissioning
The UK’s newest Astute class submarine, HMS Agamemnon, has taken a major step towards mission readiness as it leaves BAE Systems’ shipyard in the Royal Port of Barrow-in-Furness and heads…
USS Lake Erie Retired
Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70) and the crews who have manned her, were recognized during a decommissioning ceremony, celebrating 33 years of faithful service, held at Naval…
Fincantieri Statement on DDX Program
With the DDX programme, we are introducing a new generation of technologically advanced units for the Italian Navy, representing the evolution and replacement of the Horizon-class units and designed to…
US, Canada Operation TUNDRA MERLIN
U.S. and Canadian forces conducted a joint maritime strike scenario in the Bering Sea, Sept. 18–22, 2026, as part of Operation TUNDRA MERLIN. The scenario integrated aircraft, surface ships and…
KRI Sriwijaya Christened in Jakarta
After a cross-regional voyage from Italy to Indonesia, the warship previously named ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi has now officially become part of the Indonesian Navy’s strength through a series of reflagging…
NRP Tridente Deploys for FOST and Operation Brilliant Shield
NRP Tridente departed Lisbon September 25, for a 64-day mission during which it will provide support to FOST (Fleet Operational Standards and Training) and participate in Operation Brilliant Shield. The…
What a Limited Russian Incursion into Estonia Might Look Like
A full-scale Russian invasion of a NATO state is extremely unlikely while Russia remains fully committed to war against Ukraine. But full-scale invasion is not Putin’s only option to conventionally…
Sub Maintenance Limitations Drive Costs, Delays
By Sean Kennedy A lack of repair capacity is hampering the Navy’s submarine fleet, preventing their deployment and decommissioning, and driving up costs. An August 27, 2026, Government Accountability Office…
Saildrone USV’s First National Flag Registration
When a commercial vessel is at sea, the national flag it flies is the most critical identifying marking for approaching mariners. National flags reflect the vessel’s identity when transiting in…