Topping Out Ceremony Marks Investment in Future of Submarine Readiness
A topping out ceremony was held Jan. 29 to mark a major milestone in the construction of a new facility for the Nuclear Regional Maintenance Department (NRMD) at Naval Submarine…
Austal Delivers 10th ECCPB to Royal Australian Navy
Austal Australia has delivered the tenth Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boat (ECCPB) under contract for the Royal Australian Navy, to the Department of Defence, at a ceremony held at the company’s…
Rheinmetall Takes Over NVL
Düsseldorf-based technology group Rheinmetall has completed the company take-over of NVL (Naval Vessels Lürssen), the military part of the Lürssen Group. Following the announcement in September 2025 and the signing…
Mediterranean Deployment for HNLMS Evertsen
The government is investigating the desirability and possibility of deploying the air defence and command frigate HNLMS Evertsen defensively in the eastern Mediterranean. Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius (Defense) and Minister Berendsen…
Second Falcon 50M Triton for Flotilla 25F in French Polynesia
On 23 February 2026, Flotilla 25F took a new step in its modernization with the arrival of its second modified Falcon 50M Triton. This event is part of the renewal…
New French SSN De Grasse on Sea Trials
On 25 February 2026, the SNA De Grasse was launched for the first time at sea. The start of sea trials of the ship is a crucial step in the…
Dynamic Guard Strengthens NATO EW Capabilities
NATO placed electronic warfare (EW) at the forefront of maritime operations during Exercise Dynamic Guard, which took place in the challenging environment of the Norwegian Sea. The annual exercise trains…
SLNS Sagara and Nandimithra Return From India
Sri Lanka Navy Ships (SLNS) Sagara and Nandimithra sailed back into the Port of Colombo on 27 Feb 26, having proudly flown the Sri Lankan flag at the International Fleet…
Rogers Statement on US Military Strikes in Iran
House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-AL) released the following statement February 28, 2026, regarding U.S. strikes in Iran: I commend President Trump for taking decisive action to confront…
USS Gerald R. Ford Crew Demonstrates Resilience, Readiness
More than eight months into an extended deployment, the Sailors of USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) continue to demonstrate resilience, professionalism, and sustained morale while serving far from home.…