Can the Three Seas Initiative Save the US-Ukraine Critical Materials and Minerals Deal?
Farrell Gregory and Grant Turner Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies The 2025 Three Seas Initiative (3SI) Summit at the end of April presents a historic opportunity…
USCGC Mohawk Returns From Eastern Pacific Drug Patrol
Coast Guard Cutter Mohawk (WMEC 913) returned to their home port in Key West, March 16, following a 70-day deployment to the Eastern Pacific Ocean. Mohawk deployed in support of…
Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group Arrives in Guam
The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group (VINCSG) arrived in Guam for a scheduled port visit, March 24. Guam is a critical nexus for logistics and provides a variety of capabilities…
USS Emory S Land in Darwin
The submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) arrived in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia for a scheduled port call, March 25. Darwin is the 17th port call of Emory…
Portuguese Navy Assists in Major Narcotics Bust
Through the commitment of a vast set of resources from the Naval Component of the Forces System, namely command and control, patrol and inspection, and force projection capabilities, it was…
Christening of the LNG-Powered Customs Vessel RÜGEN
The German Customs Administration christened the LNG multi-watch vessel RÜGEN, built by Fr. Fassmer GmbH & Co. KG, in a ceremonial ceremony on March 18, 2025. The 67-meter-long ship built…
USS Spruance on Southern Border Operations
USS Spruance (DDG 111) departed Naval Base San Diego to support U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) southern border operations in the USNORTHCOM area of responsibility, March 22. In support of U.S.…
JS Murasame Visits Colombo
Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) MURASAME arrived at the Port of Colombo on a replenishment visit this morning (22 Mar 25). The visiting ship was greeted with a traditional welcome…
Brazilian and French Navies Operation Jeanne d’Arc 2025
On Tuesday (25), Brazilian and French service members ended the Brazil stage of Operation “Jeanne D’Arc 2025” with an Amphibious Operation (naval operation launched from sea to land) at Praia…
Iron Duke Makes Wintry Visit to Norwegian Capital
As one of the ships largely assigned to home waters, the frigate has been activated 13 times in the past 12 months to monitor contacts of interest passing the UK,…