A new era for Australian naval firepower: Successful Tomahawk launch for RAN

10 December 2024 – By: Stephen Kuper HMAS Brisbane fires a Tomahawk Weapon System off the coast of San Diego, USA (Source: Defence Image Library) Australia has joined an exclusive club following the successful firing of a Tomahawk cruise missile by HMAS Brisbane, a major milestone for the future firepower of the Royal Australian Navy. TheContinue reading “A new era for Australian naval firepower: Successful Tomahawk launch for RAN”

Canadian Frigate Destroys Target in Joint U.S.-Navy Littoral Missile Shoot

Gidget Fuentes – December 2, 2024 6:01 PM Sailor observes as the Canadian Halifax-class frigate HMCS Regina (FFH-334) transits San Francisco Bay as part of a Parade of Ships evolution during San Francisco Fleet Week 2024, Oct. 10, 2024. US Navy Photo NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Canadian warship HMCS Regina (FFH-334) visited California lastContinue reading “Canadian Frigate Destroys Target in Joint U.S.-Navy Littoral Missile Shoot”

China tests carrier-like ship, but mystery vessel’s purpose remains murky

Images show ship with flight deck that can carry drones and helicopters, but it is not clear whether it is for civilian or military use Hayley Wongin Beijing Published: 7:00pm, 3 Dec 2024 China has tested a mysterious, carrier-like vessel featuring a large flight deck that is likely to be used for drones and crewed helicopters, according to photosContinue reading “China tests carrier-like ship, but mystery vessel’s purpose remains murky”

US Navy fits first shipborne hypersonic missile system to stealth ship Zumwalt

3rd December 2024 at 8:35am The US Navy is adding its first-ever shipborne hypersonic missile system to one of its stealthy guided missile destroyers. The potent weapon is being retrofitted to USS Zumwalt, with the missile tubes replacing gun turrets that were never activated because they proved too expensive. The work is underway at a shipyardContinue reading “US Navy fits first shipborne hypersonic missile system to stealth ship Zumwalt”