China’s carrier challenge to the US
Fujian, China’s third and most technologically advanced aircraft carrier, is anticipated to begin sea trials this year, expanding its advanced naval fleet to rival...
Canada flexing in the Pacific
By David Scott*
Canada has been conducting annual Pacific deployments of strategic import, including Westploy in 2016, Operation Poseidon Cutlass in 2017, and Operation Projection...
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...
Ghost Shark: unmanned and under water
Anduril Industries and the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) announced that the Extra Large Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (XLUUV) will be named "Ghost Shark".
The company previously...
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...
Bangladesh holds its First International Fleet Review
From 6-9 December the Bangladesh Navy held International Fleet Review (IFR) 2022 to commemorate the birth centenary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh...
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...