December 3, 2025, by Fatima Bahtić The Philippine Navy has placed its second Miguel Malvar-class frigate, BRP Diego Silang (FFG-07), into active service following a christening and commissioning ceremony held on December 2, 2025, at Naval Operating Base–Subic, Zambales. The ceremony was led by Department of National Defense Undersecretary for Acquisition and Resource Management Salvador Melchor B.Continue reading “Philippine Navy commissions second Miguel Malvar-class frigate”
Monthly Archives: December 2025
Australia decommissions last Armidale-class patrol boats after two decades of service
December 4, 2025, by Fatima Bahtić The Royal Australian Navy has commemorated the service of HMA Ships Albany, Bathurst, and Childers, the final three Armidale-class patrol boats, during a triple decommissioning ceremony at their home port of HMAS Coonawarra in Darwin. As informed, the patrol boats have worked alongside other government agencies to support Operation SovereignContinue reading “Australia decommissions last Armidale-class patrol boats after two decades of service”
Destroyer USS Thomas Hudner arrives in U.S. Southern Command
Heather Mongilio – December 4, 2025 10:25 AM USS Thomas Hudner (DDG-116) chopped into U.S. Southern Command within the last 24 hours, USNI News has learned. A Navy official confirmed Thursday that Thomas Hudner has joined the Navy’s buildup of ships in SOUTHCOM. Also in the region are the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group — USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7), USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD-28)Continue reading “Destroyer USS Thomas Hudner arrives in U.S. Southern Command”
HMS Lancaster retiring: Built for 18 years of service – but went on to do 34
Mike Morton – 5th December 2025 at 1:04pm HMS Lancaster is being retired after almost 35 years of service – nearly double her expected lifespan. The Type 23 frigate will not be coming to the UK one final time, as the decision has been made to dispose of her in Bahrain. However, Fleet Commander ViceContinue reading “HMS Lancaster retiring: Built for 18 years of service – but went on to do 34”
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