HMNZS Arabis
HMNZS Arabis was commissioned into RNZN service on 22 February 1944 and completed by 16 March 1944. This was a rugged simple design that was meant for wartime construction needs…
SeaGuardian Used by USN in Support of Integrated Battle Problem
In support of the U.S. Navy’s (USN) Integrated Battle Problem 2023 (IBP-23) exercise in May, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) conducted a series of Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) exercises cooperatively…
Royal Saudi Naval Force Cadets Training at Sea With Indian Navy
In a major move aimed at enhancing cooperation between the Indian Navy and the Royal Saudi Naval Force, cadets from the latter are in India for 24 days of afloat…
Bundeswehr Shipyard for NATO Partners
The Naval Arsenal Warnowwerft repaired two patrol boats of the British Royal Navy in mid-May . This is the first time that the Bundeswehr operation is showing its location advantage…
Makin Island ARG Departs Guam
The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) departed Guam following a routine port visit, May 15. While in port, the Makin Island ARG, comprised of amphibious assault ship USS Makin…
HMS Iron Duke Completes Five Year Refit
For the first time in more than five years, HMS Iron Duke – one of the greatest names in British military and Royal Navy history – is back at sea…
HMS Middleton Celebrates 40th Birthday
Beginning life as a forty-something is minehunter HMS Middleton, one of a handful of warships to reach the milestone while on active service. Crew took a brief break from exercising…
Sweden Strengthens Amphibious Capability
FMV has signed a contract with Swede Ship Marine AB to deliver eight sea-mobile artillery platforms with stabilizing grenade launchers for use within the Amphibious Battalion in Stockholm and Gothenburg.…
Fincantieri Receives Order for Fourth Constellation Class Frigate
The Department of Defense announced that Fincantieri US subsidiary, Marinette Marine (FMM), was awarded a 526 million dollars contract to build a fourth Constellation-class frigate for the US Navy. The…