Austal Limited (Austal) is pleased to announce Austal Australia has delivered the 12th Guardian-class Patrol Boat (GCPB) to the Australian…
Naval Warfare
US Navy Christens Virginia-class Attack Submarine USS Hyman G. Rickover (SSN 795)
The U.S.Navy’s newest Virginia-class attack submarine, future USS Hyman G. Rickover (SSN 795), was christened during a ceremony at General…
US Navy Patrol Squadron 10 “Red Lancers” Continues to Thrive in US 4th Fleet
The “Red Lancers” of Patrol Squadron (VP) 10, currently operating out of Cooperative Security Location (CSL) in Comalapa, El Salvador,…
US Navy USS Sioux City (LCS 11) Completes 4th Fleet Deployment
The Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Sioux City (LCS 11) returned to Mayport, Fla., July 30th, following its successful deployment…
US Navy Decommissions Littoral Combat Ship USS Independence (LCS 2)
Due to public health and safety restrictions on large public events resulting from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the ceremony…
Taiwan Receives Improved Tuo Chiang-class Stealthy Multi-mission Corvette Ta Chiang (PGG-619)
The Republic of China Navy (RoCN) has received improved Tuo Chiang-class corvette Ta Chiang (PGG-619). the corvette was formally handed…
PT Bandar Abadi Launches Two Teluk Bintuni-class Tank Landing Ship for Indonesian Navy
Indonesian shipyard PT Bandar Abadi has launched two Teluk Bintuni-class tank landing ships (LSTs) on order for the Indonesian Navy….
Pakistan Navy Submarines Conducts Successful Live Weapons Firing in North Arabian Sea
In an impressive fire power display, Pakistan Navy Fleet units demonstrated combat readiness and war fighting potential through Live Weapon…
US Navy USS Pennsylvania (SSBN-735) Ballistic Missile Submarine
USS Pennsylvania (SSBN-735) is a United States Navy Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine that has been in commission since 1989. She…
Ukraine Orders 2 SAFE Boats Mark VI Patrol Boats
The U.S. Department of Defense on 5 January 2021 reported that SAFE Boats International LLC has been awarded a US$…
Saab Signs Contract on MuMNS for Franco-British Maritime Mine Counter Measures (MMCM) Programme
Saab has received the first order from prime contractor Thales, acting as System Integrator of the end to end solution,…
US Navy and Raytheon Conduct First-Ever Tomahawk Block V Cruise Missile Tests
The U.S. Navy and Raytheon Missiles & Defense, a Raytheon Technologies business, successfully completed two flight tests with the franchise’s…
Bharat Electronics Limited to Supply Lynx U2 Gun Fire Control System for Indian Navy
The Indian company Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) will deliver 10 Lynx U2 fire control systems to the Indian Navy according…
US Navy USS Sterett Fires Mark 38 25mm Machine Gun
The guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett fires its Mark 38 25mm machine gun during a live-fire exercise. The MK-38 is a…
Republic of Korea Navy Commissions ROKS Gyeongnam (FFG-819) Daegu-class Frigate
The Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) commissioned its second Daegu-class frigates ROKS Gyeongnam (FFG-819). ROKS Gyeongnam is a Daegu-class frigate…
BEL Signs Contract With Indian Navy To Supply Indigenously Developed Laser Dazzlers
India’s state-owned defense company Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) signed a contract with the Indian Navy on Thursday to supply 20…
US Navy 7th Fleet Guided Missile Destroyers Transit Taiwan Strait
The U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) and USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54)…
Goa Shipyard Limited Signs Contract with Indian Army for Construction of 12 Specialized Patrol Craft
Indian state-owned shipbuilder, Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) has signed a contract with the Indian Military for building of 12 Specialised…
US Navy Conducts SM-3 Block IIA Intercept Test Against an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Target
The U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA), and U.S. Navy sailors aboard the USS John Finn (DDG-113), an Aegis Ballistic Missile…