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"
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"
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"
The second and final ship of Japan’s Maya-class Missile Defense Destroyers has begun its sea trials after which it will be officially commissioned into the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force.… Continue reading "New Japanese Missile Defense Destroyer JS Haguro (DDG-180) Begins Sea Trials"
On 24 June the Royal Navy announced the launch of the first crewless Pacific 24 rigid Inflatable boat for general duties. The Royal Navy has invested 3 million into the… Continue reading "Royal Navy Launches “Smart” Rigid Inflatable Boat"
Swedish defense contractor Saab has conducted the first firing tests of their new Saab Lightweight Torpedo (SLWT) from a surface vessel and a submarine. Working with the Swedish Defence Materiel… Continue reading "Saab Lightweight Torpedo Undergoes Successful Test Firing From Surface Ship and Submarine"
Russia’s state-owned United Shipbuilding Corporation launched the to-be Admiral Golovko, the third Project 22350 frigate, on the 22 May, at St. Petersburg’s Severnaya Shipyard. Admiral Golovko’s launch comes two years after… Continue reading "Russian Navy Launches Third Gorshkov Class Frigate – the Admiral Golovko"
U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs announced on the 22nd May that the USS Portland (LPD 27) had successfully disabled an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) using an experimental Solid State Laser. The… Continue reading "USS Portland Tests Experimental Laser Weapon Against Drone"
The Iranian Navy confirmed on Monday that 19 sailors had been killed and 15 more wounded in a friendly fire incident at sea. The incident occurred on 10 May, during… Continue reading "19 Killed in Iranian Naval Friendly Fire Incident"
The US Navy has announced that it has selected and awarded a contract to Marinette Marine to design and build the first in class new guided missile frigate design. Marinette… Continue reading "USN Selects Fincantieri Design for FFG(X)"