Operations
World’s largest aircraft carrier operates in Arctic waters
The USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRF CSG), led by the world’s largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), conducted routine operations in the High North region with maritime forces Maritime Command (MARCOM) and NATO partners Norway, Germany, and France.
UK uses drone to deliver supplies between warships (PHOTO+VIDEO)
The Royal Navy has delivered supplies between warships using a British-built drone for the first time during its 2025 Indo-Pacific deployment.
Leonardo completes first open-water tests of C-UAS naval protection system
Leonardo DRS has completed the first series of open-water demonstrations of its maritime mission equipment package (MEP), designed for counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C‑UAS) naval fleet protection.
Royal Navy adds specialist mine-hunting vessel to its warship fleet
A specialist mine-hunting ship has formally become a Royal Navy warship as it prepares for front-line operations aimed at protecting UK waters from underwater threats.
Royal New Zealand Navy deploys USVs to Fiji for maritime patrols
The Royal New Zealand Navy’s (RNZN) multi-role vessel, HMNZS Canterbury, has sailed into Suva, carrying uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) – the Bluebottles Tahi and Rua, as part of Operation Calypso, a joint maritime security effort with the Republic of Fiji Navy.
US Coast Guard’s cutter Storis kicks off maiden voyage
The US Coast Guard Cutter Storis (WAGB 21), the coast guard’s first polar icebreaker acquired in more than 25 years, has departed on its maiden voyage in the Arctic.
Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and Kongsberg strengthen naval partnership
Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) and Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace have entered a cooperation agreement aimed at fostering further close industrial collaboration to support the defense requirements of Norway, Germany, and other allied countries.
Indian Navy trials advanced underwater naval mine (VIDEO)
In a significant boost to India’s undersea warfare capabilities, the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and Indian Navy have undertaken combat firing (with reduced explosive) of the indigenously designed and developed multi-influence ground mine (MIGM).
OCCAR: First MNS live firing from ROV completed
The munition from the maritime mine countermeasure (MMCM) program has been fired at the Swedish Test Centre (FMV) in Motala Lake, according to the Organization for Joint Armament Co-operation (OCCAR).
HMS Prince of Wales leads UK Carrier Strike Group into Mediterranean (PHOTOS)
Royal Navy’s flagship, the aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales is leading warships, aircraft and a submarine of the UK Carrier Strike Group into the Mediterranean ahead of major allied exercises.
Royal Navy’s flagship HMS Prince of Wales kicks off major deployment
The UK’s premier naval deployment of 2025 is underway as ships departed ports in England and Norway, led by the nation’s flagship, aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales.
UK’s frigate returns home following six operations tracking Russian warships
The Royal Navy’s Type 23 frigate HMS Somerset returned home to Plymouth after more than 100 intensive days on national tasking—including six operations tracking Russian vessels in UK waters.
UK warships track four Russian Navy vessels returning from Syria (PHOTOS)
Royal Navy warships shadowed a Russian task group returning from Syria in UK waters.
JFD Australia to provide submarine rescue system to Royal Australian Navy for another four years
JFD Australia, the provider of the submarine rescue system to the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) since 2009, will continue to deliver this capability for a further four years after finalizing an extension to its contract with the Department of Defense.