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Baltic Sea mine warfare drill Open Spirit draws to a close
The Estonian-hosted mine warfare drill Open Spirit concluded in the Baltic Sea on May 25. The two-week multinational naval mine clearance and ordnance disposal operation took place in two main areas – around Tallin, and around the islands of Saaremaa and Hiiumma. In addition to ships from Baltic sta
US Navy marks 50 years since mysterious disappearance of submarine USS Scorpion
The US Navy has marked the 50th anniversary of the loss of attack submarine USS Scorpion (SSN 589) in a ceremony at the Scorpion Memorial on Norfolk Naval Station. On May 26, family members, friends, and submariners past and present gathered at the memorial to honor the memory of the 99 sailors lost
Fincantieri signs MoU with University of Adelaide
The Australian branch of the Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the University of Adelaide to develop a collaborative program of education and research co-operation. CETENA, a subsidiary company of Fincantieri, which undertakes research a
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Independence-variant LCS Manchester (LCS 14) entering service
The US Navy’s seventh Independence-variant littoral combat ship (LCS), USS Manchester (LCS 14), is entering service in a ceremony on Saturday, May 26, at the State Pier in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. William Moran will deliver the ceremony’s principal address. Sen.
The Button 5.60 seal delivery vehicle is now on display at the Navy SEAL Museum
Despite having a reputation for being notoriously secretive about the systems used, or considered for use, by its operators, the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) recently gifted one of the submersibles it considered for use as the next-generation of dry-SEAL delivery vehicles to th
Indian Navy commissions fourth Mk-IV LCU
The Indian navy has commissioned its fourth Landing Craft Utility (LCU) Mk-IV, IN LCU L54, in a ceremony at Port Blair on South Andaman Island. The ceremony took place Friday and was led by Indian Navy Chief of Materiel, Vice Admiral GS Pabby. A total of 8 vessels in the class are planned to be buil
HMAS Warramunga makes two more drug hauls in Arabian Sea
Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS Warramunga has continued her drug interception streak with an additional two hauls of illicit narcotics in the Arabian Sea. The narcotics were intercepted following boarding operations in international waters of the Arabian Sea this week and are valued at approxima
Royal Navy receives first upgraded Merlin Mk4 helicopter
The Royal Navy has taken delivery of the first upgraded Commando Merlin Mk4 which has been designed for Royal Marine aircraft carrier operations. The helicopters are being upgraded to a faster and more powerful aircraft than their predecessors. With a new maritime grey coat, a folding main rotor and
Seal Team Six vet receives Medal of Honor for Afghanistan operation
US president Donald Trump awarded retired Master Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) Britt Slabinski with the Medal of Honor in a White House ceremony held May 24. Slabinski was awarded for his actions while leading a team under heavy effective enemy fire in an attempt to rescue teammate Petty Officer First
Australia’s ASC starts digital transformation program
Australian submarine and warship builder ASC has announced the launch of a digital transformation program which will help apply new technology and innovation to the state-owned shipbuilder’s defense programs. ASC expect the transformation program to have flow-on effects for Australian and overseas s
GDPR: Updated privacy notice
You are probably aware of the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) that will come into effect on May 25th. In a nutshell it means your personal data will better protected, hence increasing your privacy. We have always cared about your privacy and will continue to do so in all our future act
US disinvites China from exercise RIMPAC 2018
The US defense department has decided to withdraw its invitation for China to take part in the upcoming large-scale exercise Rim of the Pacific in Hawaii. This was announced by Pentagon spokesman Marine Lt. Col. Christopher Logan who said the decision was part of the US response to China’s actions i
UK, France launch joint cruise/anti-ship missile inquiry
The committees of the British House of Commons and the French National Assembly have decided to launch a joint inquiry into the development of a new generation of cruise and anti-ship missiles. Following the proposal of Dr. Julian Lewis, chairman of the House of Commons Defence Committee, and Jean-J