HMNZS Te Kaha in Operation Enduring Freedom
On 11 November 2002 the NZ Government announced that frigate HMNZS Te Kaha, as well as a P-3 Orion, would be deployed to the international operations campaign against the Taliban…
Thirty-year Labor of Love Gifted to Navy
More than a quarter of a century after HMNZS Monowai decommissioned from the RNZN fleet, a meticulously-constructed model has made its return to Devonport Naval Base. A model of the…
USS Nitze Returns From Deployment
USS Nitze (DDG 94) returned to its homeport of Naval Station Norfolk, April 5, following an eight-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation. Nitze deployed…
Former HMNZS Rotoiti & Pukaki Going to Ireland by Heavy Lift Ship
Two former Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) Inshore Patrol Vessels, Rotoiti and Pukaki, are about to embark on a journey to their new home port in Ireland, leaving an economic…
ABB to Power Two New Finnish Coast Guard Ships
ABB has secured a contract with Finnish shipbuilder Meyer Turku to supply an integrated power and propulsion package comprising two Azipod® propulsion units and the Onboard DC Grid™ power system…
Makin Island ARG Concludes Sang Yong 2023 with ROK Navy
The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and Republic of Korea (ROK) navy completed Exercise Sang Yong 2023 (SY23), April 3. The Makin Island ARG, comprised of amphibious assault ship…
New Belgian/Dutch ASW Frigates in Service from 2029
Defense has 4 Anti Submarine Warfare (ASW) frigates built, 2 for the Dutch and 2 for the Belgian navy. Damen builds the ships, Thales Nederland builds the integrated radar and…
HNLMS Holland Intercepts 2,200 Kilograms of Cocaine
Holland seized more than 2,200 kilograms of cocaine. That was the yield of 4 interceptions in the Caribbean, between March 10 and 13 according to a March 4 announcement. In…
QinetiQ Australia Partners with DSTG for High Energy Laser System
Defence has awarded a $12.9 million contract to QinetiQ Australia to co-develop and manufacture a high energy defensive laser system prototype capable of deployment in a wide range of operational…
Keeping Young Endeavour Ready to Sail
Since 1988, more than 14,000 young Australians have sailed in Sail Training Ship (STS) Young Endeavour and been part of inspiring experiences that helped them develop self-awareness and confidence. On…