Chinese Carrier Shandong Deploys Nears the Philippines
Chinese aircraft carrier CNS Shandong (17) once again deployed again to the Philippine Sea, marking the second time this month.…
U.K. Carrier HMS Prince of Wales Leaves for 8-month Pacific Deployment
HMS Prince of Wales (R09) and its escorts departed the Plymouth and Portsmouth naval bases on Tuesday, “beginning an eight-month…
Japan Tests Railgun at Sea; Repositions V-22 Osprey Fleet
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force is testing a shipborne railgun under development by Ministry of Defense’s Acquisition, Technology and Logistics…
USS Nimitz in Guam for Port Visit; U.S., South Korea Wrap Mine Warfare Exercise
Aircraft Carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68) made its first port call since departing its Indo-Pacific deployment, arriving in Guam on Friday…
Japanese Warships Preparing for Pacific Deployment Later This Month
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force will launch its Indo-Pacific Deployment on April 21. A total of five ships forming four…
Russian Incursions Drive Increase in Japanese Fighter Scrambles, Officials Say
Japan carried out a total of 704 fighter aircraft scrambles from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025, an increase…
U.K. Carrier HMS Prince of Wales Set for Pacific Deployment
HMS Prince of Wales (R09) will depart its homeport in Portsmouth on April 22 and deploy as the lead ship…
Japan Stands Up Amphib Unit to Surge Forces to Southwest Islands
Japan formally activated on Sunday a new joint maritime transport unit geared towards improving troop deployment capabilities in Japan’s southwest…
USS Carl Vinson Sails Through Malacca Strait, Chinese Carrier Operating in the South China Sea After Taiwan Intimidation Drills
The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group sailed through the Malacca Strait on Friday as it makes its way to U.S.…
UPDATED: Navy, Marines Deploy Amphibious Warship USS Comstock, Armored Recon Battalion to Pacific
The following post has been updated to correct the units embarked aboard USS Comstock (LSD-45). White, the 11th Marine Expeditionary…