The Deutsche Marine (German navy) began at-sea testing of the SKELDAR V-200 vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), designated the Sea Falcon, on the 12th August. The… Continue reading "Germany Navy Begins Testing V-200 SKELDAR Drone"
The United States Navy is looking into its major shipbuilding programs and reassessing the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic on schedules and costs as shipyards are being increasingly affected by… Continue reading "USS Kennedy’s Among Other US Navy Project Schedules Reassessed as COVID-19 Cases Spike"
The United States Navy commissioned USS St. Louis (LCS 19) of the Freedom-class on the 8th August at Mayport Naval Station, without holding a public ceremony. The navy opted for a… Continue reading "U.S. Navy’s 10th Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ship Enters Service"
Carrier Air Wing Three (CVW-3), Team “Battle Axe” has just returned to Naval Air Station Oceana, Naval Station Norfolk, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island and Naval Air Station Jacksonville following… Continue reading "CVW-3 Returns from Seven-Month Deployment on USS Eisenhower"
On 2 August, the US Marine Corps’ 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit released the names, following the notification of next of kin, of a Marine killed as well as seven Marines… Continue reading "15th MEU Identifies 8 Marines and 1 Sailor Killed In AAV Mishap"
The KRI Teluk Jakarta sank on Tuesday morning in the Java Sea, off the east coast of Kangean Island. The landing ship was carrying out logistical duties at the time… Continue reading "Indonesian Landing Ship KRI Teluk Jakarta Sinks"
A catastrophic fire broke out Sunday morning aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard, a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship. She was pierside at Naval Base San Diego for routine maintenance. A fire… Continue reading "UPDATED: Major Fire Aboard USS Bonhomme Richard"
Some new photos have surfaced via the English news portal China Daily showing the J-15 “Flying Shark” fighter taking off and landing on China’s largest and newest aircraft carrier, the… Continue reading "China’s J-15 Fighters Make their Carrier Operation Debut on the Shandong"
There are three primary missile types encountered in the naval battle-space, but a great deal of jargon and technical terminology surrounds them which can make it difficult for the novice… Continue reading "A Short Guide to Naval Missiles"
With the announcement of the new uniform, insignia and equipment of the Royal Marines Commandos, there are some immediate acquisition-related questions that arise. With comments about it being the first… Continue reading "The New Future Commando Force Uniform – Acquisition Nightmare Or a Step In the Right Direction?"