Australian destroyer HMAS Sydney completes Indo-Pacific deployment with live missile firings and South China Sea operations
HMAS Sydney has returned to Fleet Base East after 131 days in the Indo-Pacific, completing a deployment that included live missile firings, allied exercises and South China Sea operations.
Royal Navy says F-35s aboard HMS Prince of Wales will join NATO-led operations in the Arctic and North Atlantic under Operation Firecrest
F-35 fighters aboard HMS Prince of Wales will take part in NATO-led operations in the Arctic and North Atlantic during the second phase of Operation Firecrest.
French nuclear-powered attack submarine Rubis begins transfer to launch lift at Naval Group’s Cherbourg shipyard
France’s nuclear-powered attack submarine Rubis began its transfer from Naval Group’s construction hall to the launch lift in Cherbourg on 16 October.
U.S. approves possible Tomahawk mission-planning sale to Australia to support long-range strikes from Hobart-class destroyers
The U.S. State Department has approved a possible $300 million sale of Tomahawk mission-planning systems and support to Australia.
New Zealand orders five MH-60R Seahawk helicopters from United States to replace Seasprite fleet, with deliveries from 2030
New Zealand has signed an agreement with the United States to buy five MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopters to replace its Kaman SH-2G Super Seasprite fleet.
Saab and Swedish defence authorities complete sea trials of large underwater drone demonstrator within a year of contract award
Saab and Swedish defence authorities have completed the first phase of a large uncrewed underwater vehicle project following successful sea trials.
Pentagon says Bath Iron Works can build second Arleigh Burke destroyer, but additional ship still requires congressional funding
Bath Iron Works has demonstrated the capacity to build a second Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, the Pentagon said after reviewing improvements at the Maine shipyard.
HII says U.S. Navy contract expands its role in AUKUS submarine design and industrial support
HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division has won a $56 million U.S. Navy contract for engineering and design work under the AUKUS partnership.
Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS John Basilone joins U.S. naval forces in Europe
The guided-missile destroyer joins U.S. naval forces stationed in Europe for maritime security operations and training with NATO allies.
F-35C fighters complete landing and takeoff trials aboard aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy
Two Lockheed Martin F-35C Lightning II fighters have conducted landing and takeoff trials aboard John F. Kennedy in the Atlantic.
HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier prepares for NATO role and resumes air operations
HMS Queen Elizabeth has resumed helicopter operations as it prepares to serve as flagship of NATO’s Allied Reaction Force if activated.
U.S. Navy’s Virginia-class submarine USS Oregon visits Norway during Arctic operations
The visit is part of routine U.S. and allied submarine operations across northern Europe and the Arctic.