Naval Historical Society of Australia Fleet Review Cruise
In celebration of the Royal Australian Navy’s 125th Anniversary, we are hosting exclusive International Fleet Review Cruises on Saturday, 21 March 2026. This is your chance to witness the majestic…
First At Sea Trials of the Guépard Helicopter
The future helicopter of the Naval Air Force continues to grow in power. Since its first flight in July 2025, the Cheetah prototype has been subjected to a sustained pace…
NSWCDD Delivers Next-Generation MK 38 Defense System
For decades, the MK 38 family – a key Navy shipboard weapon system – has delivered reliable close-in defense against small, fast, agile threats at sea. Since its commissioning in…
PCU John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) Completes Builder’s Sea Trials
Completion of Builder’s Trials February 4th marks a significant shipbuilding milestone for the future John F. Kennedy, the second ship in the Gerald R. Ford-class of aircraft carriers designed to…
Exercise Cutlass Express 2026 to Enhance Maritime Security in East Africa
Exercise Cutlass Express 2026 sponsored by US Africa Command (AFRICOM) and enabled by US Sixth Fleet kicks off in Port Louis, Mauritius Feb. 2-12. The exercise brings together 19 partner…
Naval Engineers Enhance Submarine Fleet’s Tactical Edge with In-House Modernization
By Harrison Cox A dedicated team of engineers and technicians from Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center’s (MARMC) Submarine Towed Systems Branch (Code 274) is improving the operational capabilities of the Navy’s…
All F-100 Frigates Deployed at Same Time
The five frigates of the ‘Álvaro de Bazán’ class operate simultaneously in different deployments, because of their suitability to interoperate with allied navies, the solid logistical support that supports them…
PS Zoroaster to Return for Second Kolkata Refit
In recognition of the shipyard’s competency and adherence to schedules, the 2nd refit of Seychelles Coast Guard Ship PS Zoroaster was awarded to Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd…
Spring has Arrived in Plymouth
No, not daffodils and all that… RFA Tide-spring, in Blighty again after nine and a half months away from home. She is the very last ship assigned to the RN’s…
Exercise Steadfast Dart 2026 Launches
Exercise STEADFAST DART 2026, NATO’s largest exercise of 2026 and the first large-scale peacetime deployment of the new Allied Reaction Force (ARF), based at NRDC ITA HQ, marked a significant…