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23 July

Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) sails in formation July 22, off the coast of Hawaii during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 27 to Aug. 1. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2024 is the 29th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Bellino)

Iran Says Confronted US Destroyer in Gulf of Oman

Iranian forces on Wednesday warned a US destroyer to stay out of waters claimed by Tehran, state television reported, an interaction a US defense official said was "safe and professional" and did not affect the ship's mission.

23 July

US Marine holding a dead man’s switch during hot-pit refueling training

Rojoef Manuel

Pentagon to Establish Refueling Hub in Philippines

The US Department of Defense is seeking to bolster refueling solutions in the Philippines in support of American military capabilities.

22 July

TCG Akhisar, a Hisar-class offshore patrol vessel.

Inder Singh Bisht

Romania Plans to Buy Turkish Warship to Protect Black Sea Gas Project

Romania plans to procure an “almost new” Turkish warship to help protect a strategic gas project being developed in the Black Sea.

22 July

Staff Writer With AFP

North Korea Plans to Build Another 5,000-Ton Destroyer

North Korea vowed to build an additional 5,000-ton destroyer for its navy, state media reported Tuesday, after the nuclear-armed country launched two similar vessels this year.

18 July

Ethan M. Encarnacion

One Controller to Rule Them All? Kutta Rolls Out Streamlined Solution for Drone Ops

Kutta Technologies has introduced the Kutta Tactical Controller 2.0, a handheld device that lets troops command uncrewed vehicles using just one controller.

18 July

UK LEAD MAJOR MILITARY EXERCISE OFF COAST OF SCOTLAND Europe’s largest military exercise is geared up with the arrival of NATO ships to HMNB Clyde. Excersise Joint Warrior will to take place off the coast of Scotland over the next 13 days. Joint Warrior is a multinational exercise, hosted in the UK and incorporates all three of the Armed Forces – the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force. The exercise will begin on 3rd of October and will engage numerous warships, submarines, fixed wing aircraft, and a total of around 13,000 personnel from the various participating nations. Ships, submarines, aircraft and ground troops from the UK, US and other allies will be taking part, battling each other at sea, in the air and on land in an area which stretches from the Irish Sea, north to Cape Wrath and east to the Moray Firth. Exercise Joint Warrior represents a valuable opportunity to demonstrate the range of capabilities available for contingency operations and provides excellent training which tests the high readiness capabilities of the Armed Forces.

Rojoef Manuel

Faslane Renovation Underway as UK Prepares for Future Nuclear Deterrence

The UK Ministry of Defence has launched a modernization program for its Faslane military site in Scotland to expand the country’s nuclear deterrence capabilities amid evolving threats.

18 July

United States Navy Virginia Class submarine USS Mississippi arrives at Fleet Base West, Rockingham, Western Australia for a routine port visit. *** Local Caption *** United States Navy Virginia Class submarine USS Mississippi has arrived at Fleet Base West, Rockingham, Western Australia. The submarine is in Australia for a routine visit to provide respite for the crew. The visit reflects the ongoing strength of Australias alliance with the United States and builds on the visits of nuclear-powered submarines from AUKUS partners over the last 60 years.

Rojoef Manuel

Perth Startup’s AI ‘Brain for Boats’ Gets AUKUS Rollout Clearance

Australia has granted license-free export status to Perth-based startup Greenroom Robotics for the distribution of its AI-enabled autonomous vessel software in support of the AUKUS program.

17 July