Fujian begins carrier operations
The People’s Liberation Army-Navy (PLA-N) announced on 18 November that its new 85,000 tonne aircraft carrier Fujian completed her first flight training operations. The...
Sea trials for huge new Chinese ship
China has begun sea trials for its first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, Sichuan (Hull 51), after the vessel departed Hudong Zhonghua Shipyard on...
Chinese carrier’s sea trial
The Chinese Navy (PLAN) Type 076 amphibious assault ship Sichuan (51) has commenced her first sea trial earlier today in Shanghai. The large new...
Strife with RN’s carrier jets
By Tom Sharpe*
It’s hard to find good news stories about the UK’s F-35B fighter jet these days. I keep looking because I believe the...
China’s not so capable aircraft carrier
China's newest aircraft carrier may only be able to conduct air operations at about 60% the rate of a 50-year-old US Navy carrier, two...
The future of marine statecraft
By Steve Brock and Hunter Stires*
With shipping and shipbuilding receiving high-level political and diplomatic attention across two administrations after decades of neglect, the United...
UK Defence looks at role for commercial ships
The Ministry of Defence is evaluating the use of commercial vessels to supplement the Royal Fleet Auxiliary’s (RFA) Fleet Solid Support (FSS) capability in...
How Korea could help US build ships
US President Donald Trump wants to “Make American Shipbuilding Great Again.” And leaders at two South Korean shipyards say that, given the chance, they...
Ireland goes for combat-design ship
Ireland’s long-planned acquisition of a €300 million Multi-Role Vessel (MRV) has stalled as the Naval Service reportedly pushes for a more combat-capable design. The...
Mogami deal with Japan huge on several countsi
By Robert Farley*
Australia in August inked a deal to purchase 11 new frigates from Japan. The sale was noteworthy not only for the hypermodern...