“NATO will defend Allied interests in the Arctic”
On 19 October 2024, the Chair of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Rob Bauer attended the 11th edition of the Arctic Circle Assembly. While in Iceland, he also met with…
Fifth U.S. Navy DDG Homeport Shifts to Rota
USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) arrived at her new homeport of Naval Station Rota, Oct. 15, as the first of two additional DDGs to join the Forward Deployed Naval Force-Europe…
SECNAV Announces Service Life Extensions for 12 DDGs
Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced on October 31 that the Department of the Navy plans to operate 12 Arleigh Burke class (DDG 51) Flight I Destroyers beyond…
CARAT Malaysia 2024 Begins
The U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Royal Malaysian Armed Forces commenced Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Malaysia 2024, Oct. 29. This marks the beginning of eight days of maritime…
USCGC Vigorous Returns From Pacific Ocean Drug Patrol
Coast Guard Cutter Vigorous (WMEC 627) moored at Naval Station Norfolk, Oct. 15, following a 51-day deployment in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. Deployed in support of Joint Interagency Task Force…
USS Frank Cable Visits Sasebo
Forward-deployed U.S. Navy submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) departed Sasebo, Japan, after a scheduled port visit, Oct. 16. During the visit, Frank Cable hosted key leaders from Fleet…
US Participates in Multi-National Mine Warfare Exercise
Naval forces from the U.S., the Republic of Korea (ROK) and 17 partner and allied nations concluded Multi-National Mine Warfare Exercise (MNMIWEX) 24 in Busan, ROK, Oct. 25, 2024. Part…
GRSE Launches 7th Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft
Kolkata (25 October 2024): Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) achieved a major milestone on 25 Oct 24, when the 7th ship in a series of 8 Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow…
SNMG2 Took Part in NATO’s Neptune Strike 24-2
Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2) took part in NATO’s Neptune Strike 24-2 between 24 – 30 October, showcasing NATO’s commitment to collective defence and maritime readiness. During a series…