Austal Awarded Landing Craft Heavy Contract
Austal Limited is pleased to announce that, in accordance with the announcements from the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, the Hon. Richard Marles, and the Hon. Pat Conroy,…
Fuel Afloat Concept Expands Operational Resiliency for Joint Petroleum Distribution
In today’s contested logistics environment, the Defense Logistics Agency is focused on improving the resilience and flexibility of the fuel enterprise supporting joint operations. As global demands increase, DLA Energy…
US Submarine Maintenance Period Demonstrates Forward Sustainment in Australia
What appeared to be a routine maintenance stop for the USS Vermont (SSN 792) carried far greater meaning for the United States, Australia and the United Kingdom. The availability marked…
Mexican Navy Captures a Cocaine “Submarine”
In a maritime operation led by elements of the Mexican Navy (Semar) acting as Coast Guard, in coordination with the Ministry of National Defense (Défense), the Attorney General’s Office (FGR),…
US Navy RFP for Vessel Construction Manager to Accelerate LSM Acquisition
The U.S. Navy has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Vessel Construction Manager (VCM) to oversee the acquisition of the new Medium Landing Ship (LSM). This strategy is…
NSWC Crane’s New Low-Cost, ‘Drone Killer Cartridge’
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division has designed and developed the Drone Killer Cartridge (DKC), a new and cost-effective family of ammunition for the warfighter that increases probability of hit…
New Navy Medium Tugs for Den Helder
The port service of the Royal Netherlands Navy in Den Helder will have 3 new medium-sized harbor tugs at its disposal next year. Shipyard Neptune Marine will deliver the boats.…
Yet to be Named Ex-USCGC Decisive Sails for Sri Lanka
The Offshore Patrol Vessel P 628, which was formally handed over to the Sri Lanka Navy by the U.S. Coast Guard in December 2025, departed for Sri Lanka from Baltimore,…