A major U.S.-led multi-national exercise in Europe is testing America’s ability to move troops, cargo and vehicles overseas to support NATO and partner nations. Defender-Europe is an annual, large-scale U.S. Army Europe and Africa-led, multinational, joint exercise designed to build…
Indonesian Navy Finds Broken Hull on Bottom, Declares Submarine KRI Nanggala Lost
The Indonesian navy has changed that status of its submarine, KRI Nanggala (402), and her crew of 53, from “sub miss” to “sub sunk.” Indonesian authorities said the damaged submarine has been located. “The KRI Nanggala is divided into three…
Rescue Effort Underway for KRI Nanggala: Indonesian Submarine, Crew of 53, Missing Off Bali
The Indonesian Navy has confirmed that one of its submarines, KRI Nanggala (402), and its crew of 53, is missing.Reports quoting Indonesian defense officials say KRI Nanggala was participating in scheduled naval exercises about 60 miles north of the island…
From Saving Habitats and Endangered Species to Preserving Ancient Artifacts, the Department of the Navy is Responsible and Proactive
The Department of the Navy is steward to some of America’s most precious archeological sites as well as natural habitats for migratory and endangered species. On the archeological front, there are some spectacular examples. At Naval Air Weapons Station China…
Philippines Looks to Bolster Fleet with Retired Patrol Coastal Boats
As the U.S. Navy divests itself of its Cyclone-class of Patrol Coastal (PC) boats, the Philippine navy (PN) has said the PCs would be welcome in its fleet. In a statement, PN chief Vice Adm. Giovanni Carlo Bacordo said, “The…
Navy, Coast Guard Formalize Partnership Between Naval Postgraduate School and Coast Guard Research and Development Center
The U.S. Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) and Coast Guard Research and Development Center (RDC) signed a new five-year memorandum of understanding (MOU) on April 14, 2021, which facilitates collaboration on joint research that directly supports common defense priorities and Coast…
Submarine Day Observance Calls Attention to Growing Opportunities in Submarine Construction
The Southeastern New England Defense Industry Alliance (SENEDIA) is recognizing National Submarine Day with a “TechTalk” featuring senior leaders from General Dynamics Electric Boat, as well highlighting men and women in the region who are employed in submarine construction related…
Logistics and Partnerships Sustain Ships at Sea
To maintain a naval presence throughout the vast Indo-Pacific area of operations requires a logistics network that can supply and sustain naval ships while they are at sea. Singapore-based Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific (COMLOG WESTPAC)/Task Force 73 (CTF 73), is…
Space Mission Support: Coast Guard Patrols Restricted Areas Around Launches, Re-Entries
The world was transfixed with the images of the NASA Perseverance rover landing on Mars in February. Like all space missions, it involved a myriad of partners and collaborators. Even the U.S. Coast Guard plays an important but little-known role…
Japan Launches Lead Ship of 22 Mogami-Class Frigates
The Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force has launched the first of a new class of multi-mission surface combatant. The Mogami (FFM 1)-class frigate, also known as the 33FFM program, will be stealthy multi-mission surface combatants with the capability to employ unmanned surface and…
