US Army looks at watercraft needs
The U.S. Army has reexamined its watercraft needs as it prepares for potential complex operations in challenging environments like the Indo-Pacific theater, according to...
Report of US Constellation Class frigate program
On 4 April the US Congressional Research Service released a 32 page report on the US Constellation Class Frigate (FFG-62) Program. The US Navy...
RAN’s sea-mining capability
The Royal Australian Navy has laid sea mines for the first time in nearly 50 years during Exercise Dugong.
The mine warfare and clearance diving...
US-India conduct Exercise Tiger Triumph 24
India and the US conducted the tri-service humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) amphibious Exercise Tiger Triumph 24 from 18-31 March. The Harbour Phase...
India’s Operation Sankalp
India’s has provided an update on the Indian Navy’s maritime security operations – Operation Sankalp in the north-west Indian Ocean. This was in response...
Faster cheaper maritime deterrence
By Thomas Lonergan*
Following the release of the Australia’s Surface Fleet Review, a big problem remains: the Australian Defence Force lacks sufficient maritime firepower to...
State of play with Defence estate divestment
By Raelene Lockhorst, Nicholas Meatheringham and Matt Priest*
The Department of Defence is the largest single landholder in the Commonwealth and one of the largest overall landholders...
Russia sinks own vessel in Baltic mishap
Russia faced a grave mishap during its Baltic Navy drills, leading to the accidental sinking of one of its own ships by a missile...
Fourth Chinese spy vessel around India
With India planning to test at least one more nuclear ballistic missile in the next two weeks, a new Chinese spy ship has started...
Inside RN’s maritime control centre
Forces News has been given special access to the Royal Navy's control centre for handling shipping emergencies. Its report follows.
UK Maritime Trade Operations Centre...