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US submarine joins Japanese, Australian counterparts for trilateral drills
The US and Royal Australian Navy sent their submarines to waters south of Japan where the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) hosted a trilateral submarine competition (SUBCOMP) exercise from September 12 to 19. Japan deployed four submarines to the exercise while the US Navy participated with
US Navy establishes first unmanned undersea vehicle squadron
The US Navy has established its first dedicated unmanned undersea vehicle squadron – UUVRON 1 – at a ceremony at Naval Undersea Warfare Center, September 26. In addition to the establishment of a new squadron, the ceremony saw Submarine Development Squadron 5 change command with Capt. Stephen Mack r
Ukrainian Navy receives additional two Gurza-class artillery boats
The Ukrainian Navy has received additional two Gurza-class small armored artillery boats, Ukraine’s defense ministry said on September 26. The boats arrived at the Port of Odessa and will now undergo a set of tests after which they will be commissioned into the Ukrainian Navy. After these two boats
Australian Navy ships head for Malaysia as next stop on Indo-Pacific deployment
After delivering a mobile hospital to Timor Leste and concluding visits to Jakarta and Micronesia, two Royal Australian Navy ships made a stop in Malaysia on their Indo-Pacific deployment. Landing helicopter dock HMAS Adelaide and frigate HMAS Parramatta, both part of the Royal Australian Navy’s mis
Royal Navy replicating a 19th century schooner voyage
A team of volunteers from Portsmouth Naval Base will be taking a replica of a 19th century schooner on a voyage from Hull to the Solent. The sailors will be replicating a voyage of schooner HMS Pickle which brought news of victory at the Battle of Trafalgar. Sailors will step back in time more than
Multibeam Sonar survey locates wreck of WW1 destroyer HMS Pheasant
A multibeam survey conducted as part of a maritime archaeology project has confirmed the exact location of the Royal Navy’s WW1 destroyer HMS Pheasant. Orkney Research Centre for Archaeology (ORCA), the University of the Highlands and Islands Archaeology Institute and SULA Diving said they are now a
Russia’s 12th “Raptor” high speed patrol boat ready for delivery
Another Project 03160 high speed patrol boat built for the Russian Navy has passed state trials and is ready for delivery. The Russian defense ministry announced on September 25 that the 12th “Raptor” patrol boat completed trials in the Baltic Sea and that it would inducted into the Baltic Fleet sho
North Koreans were involved in construction of new Danish Navy vessel, report says
A Polish shipyard subcontracted for work on the hull of the Royal Danish Navy’s newest Knud Rasmussen-class patrol vessel has employed North Korean workers, according to a Danish news report. As reported by DR, Danish shipbuilder and prime contractor Karstensens contracted the Polish shipyard Crist
Indian Navy commissions fourth improved Car Nicobar-class fast attack craft INS Tarasa
The Indian Navy has commissioned its fourth Car Nicobar-class water jet fast attack craft INS Tarasa in Mumbai on September 26. Commissioned into service by Western Naval Command chief VAdm Girish Luthra, Tarasa is joining INS Tillanchang, INS Tarmugli and INS Tihayu which were commissioned in 2016
US Pacific Fleet Commander announces request to retire
Admiral Scott Swift, the commander of the US Pacific Fleet, has publicly announced his request to retire after being informed that he will not be nominated to replace Adm. Harry Harris as the commander of U.S. Pacific Command. Although he has submitted his request to retire, Swift has not put forwar
US Navy accepts delivery of future USS Little Rock
The US Navy has received its fifth Freedom-variant and ninth littoral combat ship overall, the future USS Little Rock (LCS 9). Little Rock was delivered to the US Navy by an industrial team led by Lockheed Martin and Fincantieri Marinette Marine in a ceremony on September 25. The littoral combat shi
US Navy amphibious group returns from seven-month tour in Middle East, Africa
Ships from the US Navy’s Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (BAT ARG), together with 4,000 sailors and marines aboard, returned to Naval Station Norfolk and Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story on September 23 following a seven-month deployment. The amphibious group consists of assault ship U
Pakistan Navy test-fires anti-ship missile from Sea King helicopter
The Pakistan Navy has recently carried out a live firing of an Exocet AM-39 anti-ship missile from a Sea King helicopter. The navy said the chief of the naval staff Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah witnessed the event and praised the combat readiness of the fleet. The live-fire test took place on Septembe
US mine countermeasure ship visits South Korea’s Jeju-do
US Navy ‘s Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Chief (MCM 14) arrived to the South Korean island of Jeju-do on September 26 for a regular port visit. USS Chief pulled alongside for a routine visit and completion of planned training and certifications, the US Navy said. Capt. Glen Leverette,