Building Strength: Australia’s Two Years on Optimal Pathway
The Optimal Pathway announcement, made on March 14, 2023, (13 March US time) marked a significant milestone in Australia’s defense strategy. Over the past two years, the AUKUS defense and…
Hanwha Performs First South Korean Overhaul of a US Ship
Military Sealift Command’s (MSC) Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE 8) completed a seven-month regular overhaul (ROH) at Hanwha Ocean, Gyeongsangnam-do, Republic of Korea, March 12,…
First Type 054B Frigate Makes Training Debut in Yellow Sea
By Liu Xuanzun and Liu Xuanzun Global Times After its commissioning into the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy in January, China’s first Type 054B frigate made its first public…
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard Completes USS Ohio Overhaul
USS Ohio (SSGN 726) completed a three-year Major Maintenance Period availability at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility Feb. 24, 2025, culminating with Naval Sea Systems Command (SEA…
The Creation of Blue Collars
By Philippe Brichaut Cols Bleus is the oldest military magazine still in print. For eight decades, the magazine has been covering the Navy and sailors, and a look back at…
MSME Shipyard Delivers LSAM11 to Indian Navy in Mumbai
The induction ceremony of the eighth Missile Cum Ammunition Barge (MCA) Barge, LSAM 11(Yard 79) was held on 07 Mar 25 at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai. Chief Guest for the Ceremony…
Two JMSDF Destroyers Make Port Call in Malaysia
Two assets of Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) have arrived in Malaysia in connection with the operational visit program March 5th. Assets consisting of destroyer class type ships namely JS…
ARA Bahia Pleasant Towed Chilean Ship in Antarctic Waters
On March 13, in the afternoon, the Maritime Rescue Coordination Center (MRCC) “Petrel” issued an alert for the Chilean-flagged vessel M/V “Betanzos”, which after suffering a breakdown that caused the…
River Patrol Vessel Amapa Carried Out Interagency Ooperations
The Brazilian Navy (MB) has increased its naval presence on the country’s northwest border, more specifically on the Juruá River in the state of Acre. Through the 9th Naval District…
First Philippine Fleet Unilateral Exercises 2025
The Philippine Fleet successfully carried out its simultaneous unilateral and gunnery exercises (GUNNEX) on March 10, overcoming rough seas and enhancing the operational readiness of its naval forces. The Fleet’s…