Crew Failures Led to Grounding, Sinking of New Zealand Navy Ship, Says Report
A New Zealand Defence Force Court of Inquiry found that crew error caused the Royal New Zealand Navy hydrographic dive…
New Zealand Navy Hydrographic Ship HMNZS Manawanui Sinks Near Samoa
Royal New Zealand Navy hydrographic dive and survey ship HMNZS Manawanui (A09) sank on Sunday after running aground off the…
Warships from the Philippines, Australia, New Zealand, U.S. and Japan Sail in Joint South China Sea Patrol
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — The Philippines held a joint patrol in the South China Sea that included forces from Japan, Australia,…
U.S. Needs to Share More Tech, Intel with Allies, Says Wittman
U.S. laws covering technology sharing among America’s closest allies to meet the current military threats are overdue for reevaluation, the…
Japan’s New Defense Minister Looking to Improve Country’s Defense Posture Amid Chinese Aggression
As Japan’s new defense chief, Yasukazu Hamada plans to improve Japan’s defense posture and capabilities, he said Wednesday.…
U.S. Vinson Carrier Strike Group Drills with Japanese Force in South China Sea
KUALA LUMPUR – While the United Kingdom’s Carrier Strike Group 21 (CSG21) has departed the Western Pacific, there is still…
U.S., U.K. Aircraft Carriers Drill with Japanese Big Deck Warship in the Western Pacific
KUALA LUMPUR – Two U.S. carrier strike groups drilled with the United Kingdom’s Carrier Strike Group 21 (CSG21) and a…
RIMPAC 2018 Important to Validating Command and Control of Multinational Task Groups
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM AND ABOARD HMAS ADELAIDE OFF THE COAST OF HAWAII – The biennial Rim of the Pacific…
Pacific Pair of Mine Countermeasures Exercises Focus on International Cooperation
A pair of Pacific mine countermeasures exercises are increasing the U.S. Navy’s ability to incorporate new laser technology and international…
Timelapse Video: U.S. Warship Visits New Zealand for First Time in 30 Years
The following is a Nov. 20, 2016 timelapse video of USS Sampson (DDG-102) entering Wellington Harbour formation with ships from…