Australia Launches Strategic Fleet Task Force
The Australian Government has today appointed a new taskforce to guide the establishment of Australia’s Maritime Strategic Fleet, which will strengthen our economic sovereignty and improve national security. To achieve…
NATO Military Committee Highlights Importance of Readiness
On 20-21 October 22, the NATO Military Committee was in Turkey to visit the Allied Land Command (LANDCOM), the NATO Rapid Deployable Corps Turkey, the Multinational Joint Warfare Centre and…
Joint Statement by France, Belgium & Netherlands on MCM Vessels
On the occasion of the Euronaval exhibition, France, Belgium and the Netherlands have agreed on a cooperation aimed at promoting synergies and mutual benefits with regard to national mine warfare…
MSTIC Reaches 300th Member Milestone
The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division-created Maritime Sustainment Technology Innovation Consortium (MSTIC) recently reached its 300th member milestone as Systel, Inc. based in Sugar Land, Texas was recently added…
Mission CALLIOPE: First Seabed Control Operation
From 6 to 14 October 2022, the French Navy conducted its first operation as part of the exploratory seabed control capability, with an autonomous underwater drone. Called CALLIOPE, this operation…
Naval Group Lays Keel for First Greek FDI HN Frigate
On 21st October 2022, the first block of the first FDI HN frigate (Defense and Intervention Frigate) for the Hellenic Navy was laid down in dry dock at Naval Group’s…
DSCA Approves MH-60R Sustainment for Australia
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Australia of non-MDE MH-60R sustainment items and services for an estimated cost of…
DSCA Approves SM-6 for Japan
October 20, 2022 – The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Japan of Standard Missile 6 (SM-6) Block I missiles…
IMSC Expands with Seychelles as 10th Member
U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) announced Oct. 19 the Indian Ocean island nation of the Seychelles has joined the International Maritime Security Construct (IMSC), a multinational maritime coalition established…
FS La Confiance Conducts Amazon Patrol With Brazilian Navy
From 4 to 20 September, the patrol boat Antilles-Guyane (PAG) La Confiance carried out an operational deployment in Brazil including two stopovers (Belém and Santarem), the ascent of the Amazon…