Countries Go From Strength to Strength
Naval and air assets from the ADF recently joined forces with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) for Exercise Nichi Gou Trident (NGT) 23-2 during a regional presence deployment. Australia…
The Originals Conquer the Shores of the Pacific Northwest
Combat Divers assigned to the 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) conducted maritime training in Astoria, Oregon, Oct. 30, 2023. The Green Berets partnered with Coast Guard Air Station Astoria and…
45 Years of the US Navy’s First Multirole Aircraft
Born out of necessity and innovation, the U.S. Navy’s F/A-18 Hornet introduced a level of aircraft superiority that had not been seen before and set the standard for future development…
Austal Lays Keel for USNS Billy Frank Jr (T-ATS 11)
The keel for the future USNS Billy Frank Jr. (T-ATS 11), the Navy’s 6th Navajo-class platform, was laid Nov. 14 at Austal USA’s shipyard in Mobile, Alabama. A keel laying ceremony recognizes…
Australia, Canada, Japan, U.S. Navies Partner in Multilateral Exercise
Naval forces from Australia, Canada, Japan, and the U.S. have joined together to conduct multilateral exercise Annual Exercise (ANNUALEX) 2023 in the Philippine Sea, Nov. 11, 2023. Throughout the exercise,…
SECNAV Del Toro Names Future Medical Ship USNS Balboa
Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced today that a future Bethesda-class expeditionary medical ship will be named USNS Balboa (EMS 2), during a ceremony at Naval Medical Center…
US Navy Statement on P-8A Taiwan Strait Flight
A U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon transited the Taiwan Strait in international airspace on October 12 (local time). By operating within the Taiwan Strait in accordance with international law, the United…