US looks at lighting carriers to defend Taiwan
The US is considering the deployment of so-called “lightning carriers” to defend Taiwan, a clear departure from its use of supercarriers to signal intent...
Six RAN ships welcomed home
This month, the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) is welcoming home more than 1,000 personnel and six ships from maritime training exercises with regional partners. The...
US Navy to set up innovation centre
The U.S. Navy is creating an innovation centre and an advisory board focused on science and technology as the service seeks to better invest...
Eisenhower ends sea trials
The second oldest carrier in the Navy wrapped sea trials after completing more than a year of repairs at Norfolk Naval Shipyard, USNI News...
Iranians flash blind US crews
An Iranian patrol boat on Monday flashed its spotlight at the bridges of two Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz, which U.S. military...
Overview of the Type 26 frigate
As the first of class, HMS Glasgow prepares to begin the fitting out phase of construction, Navy Lookout takes an overview of the Type...
China overtaking US’s naval capacity
A global shift in naval capabilities could be in the offing, with China’s massive navy modernization ambitions threatening the dominance of the U.S. -...
US congressional report on next-generation destroyer
On 28 November the Congressional Research Service In Focus report, Navy DDG(X) Next-Generation Destroyer Program: Background and Issues for Congress was made public. The...
Overview of Hellenic Navy’s plans
Here is Naval News's overview of the Hellenic Navy’s planned procurement of naval vessels and aircraft, as well as the expected modernization and upgrade of...
RN to get five anti-sub frigates
The Royal Navy is to receive five anti-submarine warfare frigates in a £4.2 billion deal between the Ministry of Defence and warship builder BAE...