USS Callaghan (DDG-994) underway during sea trials, June 1, 1981

U.S. Navy in Middle East Employs Attack Drone at Sea for First Time

BySeaWaves Magazine – Dec 18, 2025 U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jarel Mc Cants Personnel assigned to U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. 5th Fleet (NAVCENT/C5F) successfully launched a one-way attack drone from a ship at sea for the first time, Dec. 16. The Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Santa Barbara (LCS 32)Continue reading “U.S. Navy in Middle East Employs Attack Drone at Sea for First Time”

HMS ALBION 1954 – Sydney

F-35 Jets Underline Ability to Operate From Partner Nations’ Warships

By SeaWaves Magazine – Dec 9, 2025 Royal Navy The final major workout of the UK Carrier Strike Group’s 2025 deployment once again underscored the striking power and versatility of the F-35 stealth fighter – as British and Italian jets swapped places. In the last major set piece exercise of the carrier group’s mission, ItalianContinue reading “F-35 Jets Underline Ability to Operate From Partner Nations’ Warships”

The spirit of HMS Northumberland lives on as home county celebrates naval ties

18 December 2025 Topic: CommunityLocal Initiatives Iconic artefacts from frigate HMS Northumberland have found a permanent home in the Plymouth warship’s namesake county. The ship’s bell and battle honours board are be cared for by Northumberland County Council, while the upper deck name plate has been donated to Bede Academy in Blyth. The ship wasContinue reading “The spirit of HMS Northumberland lives on as home county celebrates naval ties”