Orca Drone Ship: A Game-Changer For Mine Warfare Against China
The Navy’s new Orca undersea drone is the size of a Mac truck – and could be a rapid capability for deterring China. The Extra Large Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (XLUUV,)…
34th IMBL Meeting Concludes on Successful Note
The 34th International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) meeting took place between the Indian and Sri Lanka Navies aboard SLNS Vijayabahu. This meeting occurred at the Indo-Sri Lanka Maritime Boundary Line,…
Nautilus Int’l Calls on NATO Nations to Strengthen Merchant Navies
Nautilus International has joined Nautilus Federation affiliate union leaders in voicing serious concerns over the poor condition of NATO member countries’ merchant navies. At a meeting of the NATO Transport…
US Coast Guard’s “Queen of the Fleet” Turns 80
The USCGC Smilax (WLIC 315) celebrated its 80th anniversary on Nov. 7, 2024, during a ceremony attended by current and former crewmembers in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina. Commissioned Nov. 1,…
Japan and US Conduct Exercise Keen Sword
Units from the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) and U.S. military are conducting exercise Keen Sword 25 from Oct. 23 to Nov. 1, 2024, at various locations across Japan. Keen Sword…
JMSDF F-35B Trials off California
By Michael Land F-35 Lightning II Pax River ITF A U.S. F-35 Lightning II aircraft landed aboard Japan’s Izumo-class multi-functional destroyer JS Kaga (DDH-184) for the first time Oct. 20…
Keels Laid for Two New Indian Navy OPVs
Keel Laying ceremony of Yard 3037 and 3038, the 1st & 2nd Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPV) (ex-GRSE) was held at M/s Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd, Kolkata…
INS Vela Arrives in Colombo
INS Vela, a submarine serving in the Indian Navy, arrived at the port of Colombo today (10th November 2024) on a formal visit. The visiting submarine was welcomed by the…
Bollinger Shipyards Delivers FRC 1158 John Witherspoon
November 7, 2024) – Bollinger Shipyards announced November 7th the delivery of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter (USCGC) John Witherspoon at Coast Guard Sector Key West. This is the 58th…