KRI Sriwijaya Christened in Jakarta
After a cross-regional voyage from Italy to Indonesia, the warship previously named ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi has now officially become part of the Indonesian Navy’s strength through a series of reflagging…
NRP Tridente Deploys for FOST and Operation Brilliant Shield
NRP Tridente departed Lisbon September 25, for a 64-day mission during which it will provide support to FOST (Fleet Operational Standards and Training) and participate in Operation Brilliant Shield. The…
What a Limited Russian Incursion into Estonia Might Look Like
A full-scale Russian invasion of a NATO state is extremely unlikely while Russia remains fully committed to war against Ukraine. But full-scale invasion is not Putin’s only option to conventionally…
Sub Maintenance Limitations Drive Costs, Delays
By Sean Kennedy A lack of repair capacity is hampering the Navy’s submarine fleet, preventing their deployment and decommissioning, and driving up costs. An August 27, 2026, Government Accountability Office…
Saildrone USV’s First National Flag Registration
When a commercial vessel is at sea, the national flag it flies is the most critical identifying marking for approaching mariners. National flags reflect the vessel’s identity when transiting in…
RAN Divers Train for Virginia Class Sustainment
Inside the flooded ballast tanks of a Virginia-class submarine, where there are no natural light and spaces are tighter than shoulder-width, Royal Australian Navy divers are learning how to sustain…
NAWC Showcases Unmanned Refueling at Sea
The US Navy took a major step toward enabling persistent, unmanned operations last month when the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division led a demonstration off the coast of Virginia…
RNZN Ships Complete Sanctions Patrol
A Royal New Zealand Navy Task Group has bolstered enforcement of United Nations Security Council sanctions against North Korea, as vessels of interest were monitored during maritime patrols on international…
Ex-Giuseppe Garibaldi Arrives at Jakarta
The Indonesian government through the Ministry of Defense in this case the Minister of Defense of the Republic of Indonesia Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin and Chairman of Commission I of the House…
Port Visit TF 2026 Sails to Vanuatu
Continuing the voyage to the next stage, the 2026 Port Visit Integrated Task Force was officially released by the Commander of the III Fleet Command (Pangkoarmada III) Admiral TNI Dato…