Former U.S. Amphib Sunk in Pacific Maritime Strike Drills

Dzirhan Mahadzir – June 29, 2026 11:56 AM Decommissioned amphibious transport dock USS Juneau (LPD-10) was sunk by the U.S. and partner nations on Saturday in the Philippine Sea during the ongoing Valiant Shield 2026 exercise. Juneau was sunk more than 200 nautical miles off the coast in the Mariana Islands Range Complex during a sinking exercise thatContinue reading “Former U.S. Amphib Sunk in Pacific Maritime Strike Drills”

Military Sealift Command ship makes history with rare combat award

By Claire Barrett – Jun 30, 2026, 04:46 AM Since its creation during the World War II, the Presidential Unit Citation has only been bestowed roughly 100 times — the through line being some of the most elite units and daring operations in U.S. military history. Now, an oil replenishment ship will join the ranks alongside storied units suchContinue reading “Military Sealift Command ship makes history with rare combat award”

Construction of Australia’s first Hunter-class frigate advances as second ship nears fabrication start

Vessels June 26, 2026, by Fatima Bahtić Construction of Australia’s first Hunter-class frigate has advanced significantly, with key manufacturing and prototyping milestones reached across the program, while the second vessel is moving closer to the start of fabrication. The progress comes as BAE Systems Australia and its industry partners continue work on NUSHIP Hunter at theContinue reading “Construction of Australia’s first Hunter-class frigate advances as second ship nears fabrication start”

French Navy accepts delivery of fourth Barracuda-class submarine

June 29, 2026, by Fatima Bahtić On June 24, 2026, Naval Group delivered the De Grasse, fourth in a series of six nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSNs) built for the French Navy under the Barracuda program managed by the French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA). Credit: Naval Group This delivery marks an important milestone in the Barracuda program,Continue reading “French Navy accepts delivery of fourth Barracuda-class submarine”

Poland orders three A26 submarines from Saab

June 29, 2026, by Fatima Bahtić Swedish defense company Saab has signed a contract with the Polish State Treasury Armaments Agency and received an order for the production and delivery of three A26-type submarines. As informed, the contract also encompasses a weapon package and a training and support package. The order value corresponds to approximately SEK 47Continue reading “Poland orders three A26 submarines from Saab”