PLA Navy Commissions New Type 052D Destroyer
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has commissioned a new Type 052D guided missile destroyer, which features upgraded radar, weapon and network systems, leading to enhanced regional air defense,…
Chinese Military Starts 2026 Training
The Chinese military officially kicked off the annual training of 2026 on Sunday, the first work day of the year, with the participation of some of the country’s latest weaponry…
USS Delbert D Black Deploys From Mayport
Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) departed Naval Station Mayport for a regularly scheduled deployment, Jan. 3, 2026. The ship’s departure comes after months of training,…
Venezuela Mission Spotlights Amphibious Ready Groups and Improved Ship Maintenance
By Rebecca L. Grant, Ph.D. Lexington Institute Operations in the Caribbean are yet more proof that amphibious forces will be in high demand. In late November, all eyes were on…
Rauma of Finland to Build Two USCG Arctic Security Cutters
Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) announced December 29th that it has been awarded a contract by the United States Coast Guard (U.S. Coast Guard) for the construction of two Arctic Security…
HII Delivers Ted Stevens (DDG 128)
HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division delivered Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer Ted Stevens (DDG 128) to the U.S. Navy December 29. This marks the second Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer to…
Iran Labels Royal Canadian Navy “Terrorist Organization”
Iran’s Foreign Ministry on Tuesday designated the Royal Canadian Navy a “terrorist organization” in response to Canada’s move to label Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) as a “terrorist entity.”…
FGS Sachsen Joining SNMG1
On Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 2 p.m., the frigate “Sachsen,” under the command of Commander Wolfgang Eckmüller, will leave its home port of Wilhelmshaven. It will become part of…
CTF 150 Interdict Over $142 Million Worth of Narcotics
Two French Navy frigates, operating in direct support of Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) Saudi-led Combined Task Force (CTF) 150, seized narcotics with a combined value of more than USD $142…
Iran Task Groups Head to South Africa
Iran’s Navy commander praised the country’s “expanding maritime presence” beyond the region, announcing that the Navy’s 103rd and 104th task groups have set sail on overseas missions and are currently…