Germany Orders Eight MQ-9Bs From General Atomics
By Ole Henckel The German Armed Forces ordered eight MQ-9B drones January 12 from General Atomics. The unmanned aerial vehicles are primarily being procured for use over water and will…
FS Jacques Stosskopf Begins First Deployment
On January 16, 2026, the Jacques Stosskopf force supply ship (BRF) set sail for a long-term deployment, which constitutes an important step towards her admission into active service by the…
FREMM EVO Program CDR Successfully Completed
Orizzonte Sistemi Navali (OSN) is proud to announce that the Critical Design Review (CDR) of the FREMM EVO Program has been successfully completed. Achieving this key program milestone on schedule…
NISRF Approaching Full Operational Capability
The NATO Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Force (NISRF) continues to make tangible progress toward achieving Full Operational Capability (FOC). A key step on this path is the build-up of the…
France Deploys Atlantique 2 (ATL2) to Norway
In Norway, an Atlantique 2 (ATL2) maritime patrol aircraft from Flotilla 21F has been deployed since January 13, 2026, at Orland Air Base. This deployment is part of a strategy…
DSS Galatea Shadows Russian Ships
For the second time in a brief period, the Royal Netherlands Navy is escorting Russian ships passing the Netherlands via the North Sea. Patrol vessel DSS Galatea is currently escorting…
NATO Exercise Steadfast Dart 2026 Announced
Allied Command Operations (ACO) officially launched NATO exercise Steadfast Dart 2026 across Central Europe, Jan. 15. Steadfast Dart 2026 marks the second overall deployment of the Allied Reaction Force (ARF),…
INS Sudarshini Departs for US 250th Anniversary Fleet Review in New York City
Indian Navy’s Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini will embark on the flagship voyage of Lokayan 26, a 10-month transoceanic expedition, on 20 January 2026. Reflecting India’s rich maritime heritage and…