UK frigate program moving ahead
The recent steel-cutting ceremony for HMS Formidable, the third Type 31 frigate, is especially significant as the program to build 13 frigates on Scotland...
Extension for Virginia-class subs
The Virginia-class attack submarine program will extend to an eighth block before the Navy transitions to the next generation of attack submarines, the director...
Exercise Trident 2024
Exercise Trident 2024, the signature biennial joint training exercise between the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) has concluded. The exercise...
Keel laying of latest Indian support ship
On 14 November the keel laying ceremony for the first of the five Fleet Support Ships was held at Hindustan Shipyard Limited, Visakhapatnam. The...
Inquiry report into sinking of HMNZS Manawanui
On 14 November it was announced that the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) Chief of Navy Rear Admiral Garin Golding has received the interim...
China moving towards N-powered carrier
Researchers in the US have confirmed that China is working on a nuclear-powered propulsion system for an aircraft carrier warship. The researchers have confirmed...
Canada active on submarine replacement
The Canadian government is requesting proposals from foreign defense contractors to determine how much it can afford to expand the size of its aging...
Dismantling a nuclear-powered submarine
Babcock International Group (Babcock), working with the Defence Nuclear Enterprise (DNE), has reached the next significant milestone to fully dismantle a nuclear-powered submarine, Swiftsure,...
Virginia-class program’s delays and blow-outs
By Peter Suciu*
The U.S. Navy's "Navigation Plan for America's Warfighting Navy" sets a goal of having 80% of its fleet combat-ready by 2027 to...
Multiple UK N-subs now at sea
After months of maintenance and readiness challenges, the Royal Navy’s attack submarine fleet is back on course with a notable increase in activity, reflecting...