Report on US uncrewed sea vehicles
On 27 June the US Congressional Research Service released a 31-page report on the state of the US Navy’s large uncrewed surface and undersea...
Latest Mogami Class frigate commissioned
On 21 June the Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) commissioned into service the sixth Mogami class frigate, JS Agano. The ship is named...
RNZN helps Irish Navy regenerate patrol ship
In 2022 the Irish Department of Defence purchased two of the Royal New Zealand Navy’s retired Lake-class Inshore Patrol Vessels (IPV), HMNZS Rotoiti and...
Autonomous vessel’s 10-week journey
L3Harris Technologies joined maritime startup Seasats to successfully test the advanced capabilities of an autonomous surface vessel (ASV) in the Pacific Ocean, Naval News...
Update on the US Navy Aegis Ballistic Missile Defence Program
The US Congressional Research Service has published a 37–page report on the state of the US Navy’s Aegis Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) Program. This...
British patrol ship gets support from US in Cairns
During her recent port visit to Cairns the patrol ship HMS Tamar berthed alongside the submarine tender USS Emory S Land and gained access...
Construction under way on first Hunter Class frigate
On 21 June construction commenced on the first Hunter class frigate. This major milestone was marked by the Deputy Prime Minister and the Premier...
HMAS Stalwart in for repairs
The Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) two Supply-class fleet replenishment oilers are now out of service, with Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard...
Chinese carrier is more than a big ship
By J Michael Dahm and Peter W Singer*
When China’s third aircraft carrier made its maiden voyage last month, the Western press reported on the...
After 25 years, Huon decommissioned
After a quarter-century of distinguished service, HMAS Huon has been decommissioned in a poignant ceremony at HMAS Waterhen, Sydney.
Hailing from the Huon Valley after...