Navy Displays Its Newest Warship at Maryland Fleet Week
The U.S. Navy proudly showcased its newest warship, USS Marinette (LCS 25), during Maryland Fleet Week, June 12-18. This event provided a significant opportunity for the public to experience firsthand…
Allied Warships Arrived in Estonia
Spanish warship group DEDALO-24, which includes the multifunctional landing ship Juan Carlos l and the frigate Blas de Lezo, arrived in Estonia June 22 for a planned visit. After mooring…
With Potential Foreign Sales Looming, South Korea Reveals KSS-III Training Drill
◦ The Navy unveiled training for the Chomu Ship (SS-Ⅲ), a 3,000-ton strategic submarine equipped with an SLBM. ◦ On June 11, the Chomu ship conducted attack training on enemy…
Steel Cut for First of Three Hunter Class Frigates
The Commonwealth of Australia has awarded BAE Systems Maritime Australia a contract to build the first three Hunter class frigates as the program celebrates its transition into formal construction phase.…
Keel Authenticated for Future USNS Sojourner Truth
The keel for the future USNS Sojourner Truth (T-AO 210), a John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler, was authenticated at General Dynamics (GD) NASSCO, June 21. The ship is named for…
Hanwha Group Purchases Philly Shipyard
Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro congratulated Hanwha Group today on their acquisition of Philly Shipyard, June 20. “Hanwha’s acquisition of Philly Shipyard is a game-changing milestone in our…
Germany Orders Two Additional F126 Frigates
The German Navy will receive its urgently needed extra maritime power through an additional procurement of two F126 frigates. Last week, the Budget Committee of the German Bundestag gave the…
Ex-USS Cleveland SINKEX in Valiant Shield 2024
Valiant Shield (VS) 2024 conducted a sinking exercise (SINKEX) with the environmentally clean decommissioned hulk of the Austin-class amphibious transport dock, ex-USS Cleveland (LPD-7) more than 40 nautical miles from…