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USS Theodore Roosevelt on Its Way to Portsmouth

More than 5,000 American sailors are heading for Portsmouth on board the giant aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt.

USS Curtis Wilbur Ends Sea Trials After EDSRA

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) completed the sea trials, after conducting a DDG midlife overhaul extended dry dock shipboard repair availability (EDSRA).

Russian Navy Hunts for Imaginary Enemies in Black Sea

Russian Navy’s Black Sea Fleet engaged in a search for imaginary enemy submarines in the Black Sea.

Sweden to Invest in Two A26 Next Generation Subs

The Swedish Defence Ministry announced that it intends to invest in two submarines of next generation, A26.

Canada Lays Keel of “Stone Frigate” HMCS Carleton

Builders, architects, sailors and dignitaries joined by Canadian Minister Poilievre and Rear-Admiral Lloyd, on Friday gathered at Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Carleton to lay the ceremonial keel of the new building for the Naval Reserve Division in Ottawa.