Internet boost for US ships and crew
The Navy is testing out the Elon Musk–owned satellite constellation to provide high-speed internet access to sailors at sea. It’s part of a bigger...
NZ Navy ship aground, afire and sunk
The actions of the commander of the now-sunk HMNZS Manawanui have been credited with saving lives during a nighttime evacuation in heavy seas and...
Indonesia’s two new homemade ships
The Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) witnessed the launch of two of its future offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) at a shipyard in Lampung, a province...
Destroyer Enterprise launched
Senior Australian Defence leaders and industry partners officially launched the Destroyer Enterprise at the Osborne Naval Shipyard recently, ushering in a new era of...
HMAS Brisbane goes to US for upgrade
As part of an ongoing 'interchangeability' deployment HMAS Brisbane (DDG-41) is undergoing a scheduled maintenance period at US Naval Base San Diego, Australian Defence...
US subs and ships effort needs new money
Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro warned congressional appropriators that numerous high-profile shipbuilding efforts — Columbia and Virginia-class submarines as well as certain aircraft carriers...
The Falklands Campaign – personal reflections
By Jeremy Larken DSO*
Introduction
The canvas for this paper is the Falklands Campaign in 1982, events encompassing some 100 days. My post was Captain of...
Sailor shortage cripples at-sea maintenance
The US Navy’s manning shortages are curbing the service’s ability to repair its ships while at sea, according to a watchdog report released this...
Setback for Red Sea salvage
The salvage operation for the oil tanker MT Sounion is facing a setback as private companies involved in the rescue efforts have determined that...
Australian tests for new US landing vessel
The US Marine Corps’ primary technology development agency is preparing for a series of tests with the Australian Army using an experimental ship that...