Operations
The German warship FGS Bayern heads for the Indo-Pacific
Germany sending a warship to the South China Sea for the first time in almost two decades. FGS Bayern departed from the naval base in Wilhelmshaven on Aug 2, northwestern Germany, with more than 200 soldiers on board.As part of the...
Operations
Indian Navy Ships on Overseas Operational Deployment
In support of India's "Act East" policy and to strengthen military cooperation with friendly countries, a Task Force of the Indian Navy's Eastern Fleet will deploy to Southeast Asia, the South China Sea, and the Western Pacific from early...
US Navy News
U.S. Navy christens future USS Hyman G. Rickover
The Navy’s newest Virginia-class attack submarine, future USS Hyman G. Rickover (SSN 795), was christened during a ceremony at General Dynamics’ Electric Boat shipyard facility in Groton, Connecticut, July 31, the U.S. Navy announced.Caldwell credited Rickover – who served...
Technology/Modernization
Sevmash floats out fourth Yasen class nuclear attack submarine, Krasnoyarsk
The Sevmash Shipyard in Severodvinsk in Russia’s northwest has floated out the advanced Project 885M (Yasen-M) nuclear-powered submarine Krasnoyarsk on Jul 30, 2021. The submarine is the fourth in a series of nine Yasen-class multi-purpose vessels for the Russian...
Technology/Modernization
Saab receives order to modernise German Navy’s F123 frigates
Saab has signed a contract with the German Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw), and has received an order to deliver and integrate new naval radars and fire control directors for and in the...
Miscellaneous
US Navy Decommissions USS Independence (LCS 2) After 11 Years of Service
USS Independence (LCS 2), the lead ship of the Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship, recognized more than a decade of naval service during a decommissioning ceremony at Naval Base San Diego, July 29.Due to public health safety and restrictions of...
Documents
Report to U.S. Congress on Virginia (SSN-774) Class Attack Submarine Procurement
The Congressional Research Service report for “Navy Virginia (SSN-774) Class Attack Submarine Procurement: Background and Issues for Congress” was published on July 29, 2021. The summary of the report is as follows.Virginia (SSN-774) Class Attack Submarine ProcurementThe U.S. Navy has been procuring Virginia...
Exercises
Indian, Russian navies conclude Exercise Indra Navy
The 12th edition of exercise INDRA NAVY, a biennial bilateral maritime exercise between the Indian Navy and the Russian Navy was held in the Baltic Sea from 28 to 29 July 2021. The Army version of the exercise is...
Miscellaneous
Chinese military monitors USS Benfold’s transit in Taiwan Strait
The US guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold sailed through the Taiwan Strait on July 28. The Chinese PLA Eastern Theater Command (ETC) organized naval and air forces to track and monitor the US warship in the whole course, said Army...
Miscellaneous
Iran Navy’s Presence in Russian Parade
The Russian Navy celebrated its 325th anniversary with the parade of 54 ships from India, Iran, and Pakistan, and more than 4,000 military personnel.Sahand and Makran ships of the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy started sailing from Bandar Abbas...
Latest News
NATO Ships Participate in ITA MINEX 22, Mare Aperto
Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group Two (SNMCMG2) participated in Exercise Mare Aperto-Italian Mine Warfare Exercise 22 (ITA MINEX-22) in...