Estonian Defense Minister: Baltic Can Become ‘Internal NATO Sea’ With Sweden, Finland in Alliance
When Turkey dropped its opposition to Sweden and Finland joining the transatlantic alliance this week, it opened up the path…
RIMPAC 2022 Kicks Off in Hawaii With 21 Partner Nation Ships
A total of 21 United States partner nation ships, including one submarine, from 14 countries are now docked at Joint…
U.K. Aircraft Carrier, Italian Navy Carrier Cross-Deck F-35Bs in Mediterranean
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – The United Kingdom Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth (R08) and Italian carrier ITS Cavour…
Japan Making Moves to Deter Chinese Aggression, Panel Says
Japan’s view that its security is “inextricable tied” to Taiwan’s has gone from words to actions, as Tokyo for the…
VIDEO: Marine F-35Bs Underway on U.K. Aircraft Carrier
Ten U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lighting II Joint Strike Fighters got underway aboard U.K. aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth (R08) on…
New U.K.-Led Maritime First Responder Force Takes to Sea at BALTOPS
ABOARD HMS ALBION, IN THE BALTIC SEA – The U.K. and its partners are testing out a first-responder force that…
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…
Analysis: Larger NATO Baltic Sea Exercise Sends Important Message to Russia
Summer is exercise season in the Baltic Sea region, and one of the largest ones is BALTOPS 16, which runs…