Netherlands Considers Sending Minehunter to Strait of Hormuz
HMS Willemstad may have a role in guaranteeing free passage in the Strait of Hormuz later. Ministers Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius of Defense and Tom Berendsen of Foreign Affairs informed the House…
Philippines & Japan Conduct High-Level Engagements, Reaffirm Maritime Partnership
The Philippine Navy reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to maritime cooperation and regional stability through the Official Visit of the Flag Officer in Command, Vice Admiral Jose Ma Ambrosio Q Ezpeleta…
Clearing Mines in the Strait of Hormuz: Q&A with Scott Savitz
Reprinted from RAND. Edited for spelling and clarity. Hundreds of U.S. airstrikes have targeted one of Iran’s key strengths in recent months: naval mines. U.S. officials believe those strikes have…
US & ROK Navies Conduct MCSOFEX 2026
By Lt. Sarah Merrill USN The U.S. Navy and Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy conducted a Maritime Counter Special Operations Forces Exercise (MCSOFEX) in the surrounding waters of the Republic…
Three Nation SAR Exercise in Strait of Juan de Fuca
The U.S. Coast Guard, Japan Coast Guard and Canadian Coast Guard conducted a trilateral search and rescue exercise in the Strait of Juan de Fuca near Victoria, British Columbia on…
USCGC Vincent Danz Commissioned in New York City
The U.S. Coast Guard commissioned its newest Fast Response Cutter, USCGC Vincent Danz (WPC 1162), for official entry into its service fleet during a ceremony held in New York City…
Navantia UK Unveils LASV75
Navantia UK has unveiled a large autonomous surface vessel model as an example of the high-tech capabilities of its four shipyards, which are currently undergoing large-scale modernization. Designed in the…
Construction Begins on Thomas G Kelly (DDG 140)
On May 21, 2026, fabrication began of the future USS Thomas G. Kelley. DDG 140 is the 48th of its class built at Bath Iron Works and the seventh Flight…