USS George Washington carried out helicopter operations in the Philippine Sea on June 9–10, keeping the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier active inside a key Western Pacific operating area. The activity matters because the carrier is already based in Japan, giving U.S. forces a persistent aviation platform close to potential flashpoints. The operations showContinue reading “U.S. Carrier George Washington Deploys MH-60 Seahawk Helicopters Near China Flashpoints”
Monthly Archives: June 2026
USS Colorado Returns to Fleet from Maintenance Ahead of Schedule, Accelerating Pacific Readiness
11 June 2026 – From Kenny Jones PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii— Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Colorado (SSN 788) completed a scheduled maintenance period at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PHNSY & IMF) 29 days ahead of schedule June 10, 2026. Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Colorado (SSN 788) returns from sea trials during aContinue reading “USS Colorado Returns to Fleet from Maintenance Ahead of Schedule, Accelerating Pacific Readiness”
Belgian Navy’s new minehunter tests drone capabilities at sea
June 9, 2026, by Fatima Bahtić Belgian Navy’s new minehunter Oostende has completed its first sea trials in Douarnenez Bay off the coast of Brittany, testing a suite of drones and uncrewed mine countermeasure systems alongside the Mine Countermeasures Module Group (MMG). Oostende was designed according to a new concept for the Belgian Navy: conducting mine countermeasureContinue reading “Belgian Navy’s new minehunter tests drone capabilities at sea”
US Navy takes delivery of sixth John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler
June 10, 2026, by Fatima Bahtić The US Navy has accepted delivery of USNS Sojourner Truth (T-AO 210), the sixth ship in the John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler program, from General Dynamics NASSCO in San Diego. Delivery marks the official transfer from the shipbuilder to the US Navy, following completion of successful integrated sea trials. “USNSContinue reading “US Navy takes delivery of sixth John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler”
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