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Fincantieri delivers 2nd PPA to Indonesia
Fincantieri delivered the second Multipurpose Combat Ship (MCS/PPA) KRI Prabu Siliwangi to the Indonesian Navy today at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Muggiano, La Spezia. The ceremony was attended by high...
72,000 Tons of Raw Battleship Power: Meet the U.S. Navy’s Montana-Class
The United States nearly built the Montana-class battleships during World War II, which would have been larger and more powerful than the Iowa-class with 12 16-inch guns, extensive armor, and a massiv...
Fincantieri Delivers Second LSS Unit For Italian Navy
Fincantieri delivered the Logistic Support Ship (LSS) named 'Atlante' to the Italian Navy on December 19 at their shipyard in Castellammare di Stabia. The delivery marks a progress milestone for Italy...
Shadow Fleet Tankers - What US Said About Oil Ships
The article discusses statements from the United States regarding oil-carrying ships believed to be part of a 'shadow fleet', likely a reference to vessels potentially being used for strategic reserve...
Is the US Navy’s Golden Fleet initiative achievable?
The initiative to upgrade the U.S. Navy with advanced 'Trump-class' battleships could face significant challenges including financial constraints, production limitations, and doctrinal barriers....
HD HHI and Peru launch Joint Development of Next-Gen Submarine
South Korea's HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) has signed a joint development agreement with the Peruvian Navy for the creation of next-generation submarines, marking its first steps into internat...
Indonesia Launches First Domestically Built Arrowhead 140–Based Frigate
On December 18th, Indonesia launched its first domestically built Merah Putih-class frigate, KRI Balaputradewa (322). This ship marks a significant advancement in the country's naval modernization and...
This gunner is the only sailor buried at sea — inside his plane
Loyce Edward Deen, a sailor who survived the Battle of Leyte Gulf during World War II, was later killed in action while participating in cleanup operations one week after the battle. As per naval trad...
A 'Trump Class' Folly on the High Seas
Phillips Payson O'Brien writes that Ukraine views the future of naval warfare differently than the White House does. The article suggests a critique of current U.S. naval strategies in context to glob...
Trump-Class Battleship: A 39,000 Ton U.S. Navy Mistake?
The article discusses a proposal for a new class of battleships called the Trump-class in the U.S. Navy. The design aims to replace aging Iowa-class with modern features such as vertical launch system...
Russian Drone Strike Hits Lebanese-Flagged Cargo Ship
A Russian drone has reportedly struck a cargo ship flying the flag of Lebanon. The extent of damage and any casualties are not disclosed....
Downie presses on Rosyth docking timeline for Dreadnought
The Ministry of Defence confirmed that initial design work has commenced for a Contingent Docking Facility at the Rosyth Dockyard in response to questions from Graeme Downie MP....
This gunner is the only sailor buried at sea — inside his plane
Loyce Edward Deen was the sole sailor buried at sea inside his aircraft after surviving the Battle of Leyte Gulf but being killed in a subsequent cleanup operation....
Surface Warfare Needs Someone to Play the Bad Guy
An article by Cory Zebian in Proceedings magazine suggests that surface warfare units require dedicated aggressor squadrons for more realistic training against opposing tactics, rather than merely dis...
Russian oil tanker Valery Gorchakov slowly sinks days after recent drone attack near Rostov
Pictures have surfaced revealing that the stern of the Russian oil tanker Valery Gorchakov is submerged following a drone strike on December 18th. The ship, damaged in an earlier attack, continues to ...
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