ADV Reliant begins first deployment
On 13 September the Pacific Support Vessel, Australian Defence Vessel (ADV) Reliant, has commenced her inaugural deployment from Cairns. Timor-Leste is Reliant’s first stop...
AUKUS: a US or UK submarine?
Last week, Defence Minister Richard Marles returned from a successful visit to the United Kingdom. At the top of his agenda was a series...
First N-sub to reopen to the public
The world’s first nuclear-powered submarine will reopen to the public this Friday, the Navy announced, one year after closing for a $36 million refurbishment,...
Iran seizes US drones then releases them
An Iranian warship seized two U.S. uncrewed surface vessels in the Red Sea before releasing them 18 hours later, the Navy said, in a...
New Indian carrier commissioned
India has commissioned its first locally made aircraft carrier, a milestone in government efforts to reduce its dependence on foreign arms and counter China's...
Australians to train on UK N-subs
Royal Australian Navy submariners are to train aboard the newly commissioned nuclear submarine HMS Anson, Australian Defence Magazine reports.
The announcement comes as Australian Deputy...
Indian aircraft carrier Vikrant commissions
On 2 September India’s first locally designed and built aircraft carrier Vikrant was commissioned. Vikrant is also the largest warship to have been built...
Construction of first Constellation Class frigate begins
On 31 August construction began on the lead ship Constellation (FFG-62) of the Constellation class frigates at the Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM) shipyard in...
US stops Iran from stealing unmanned vessel
The U.S. Navy halted one of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy vessels from confiscating a 5th Fleet unmanned surface vessel in the Arabian...
Emergency command lines clarified
The U.S. Navy is clarifying the chain of command for fires and other emergencies that occur while ships are in port for maintenance, the...