USS San Antonio Assumes Relief Mission in Venezuela

BySeaWaves Magazine – Jul 10, 2026 By Paul Archer Demonstrating an unwavering commitment to ongoing disaster relief efforts, the amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD 17) arrived pierside in La Guaira on Thursday, July 9, 2026. The San Antonio seamlessly relieved the USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) as the primary maritime component center inContinue reading “USS San Antonio Assumes Relief Mission in Venezuela”

Foreign commanders impressed with S. Korean-built warships during RIMPAC. One of them was the HMNZS Aotearoa , the Royal New Zealand Navy’s largest fleet replenishment vessel, which was built by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, and delivered to New Zealand in 2020. Video

Aquitaine-class FREMM, FS Lorraine escorting CMA CGM container ship Notre Dame through the Bab el-Mandeb straight, June 2026

Warship Wednesday 8 July 2026: Bringer of Evil to the Evil

Posted on July 8, 2026 by laststandonzombieisland One comment Here at LSOZI, we take a break every Wednesday to explore the old steam/diesel navies from 1833 to 1954, profiling a different ship each week. These ships have a life, a tale all their own, which sometimes takes them to the strangest places.- Christopher Eger  If you enjoy my always ad-free WarshipContinue reading “Warship Wednesday 8 July 2026: Bringer of Evil to the Evil”

Royal Navy Intercepts Russian Patrol Aircraft in Norwegian Sea

Dzirhan Mahadzir – July 8, 2026 12:33 PM Two Royal Navy F-35B Lightning II fighters intercepted a Russian Tu-142 Bear F Maritime Patrol Aircraft over the Norwegian Sea after it repeatedly approached aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales (R09), the U.K Ministry of Defence announced Monday. “The aircraft flew unnecessarily close to HMS Prince of Wales, dropped multipleContinue reading “Royal Navy Intercepts Russian Patrol Aircraft in Norwegian Sea”