Joe Hearn – 24th July 2026 at 4:00pm Excitement, relief and nervous anticipation filled the jetty of Portsmouth Naval Base as hundreds of friends and family gathered to welcome home their loved ones. HMS Prince of Wales has completed the first phase of her 2026 deployment as part of Operation Firecrest to the Arctic andContinue reading “More tears, cheers and jubilation as HMS Duncan follows flagship into Portsmouth Harbour – Photos and Videos”
Monthly Archives: July 2026
Australia’s Matilda 1 stern landing vessel completes beach trials for US Marine Corps logistics.
The stern landing arrangement addresses the hydrodynamic disadvantages of conventional bow-ramp craft, which normally combine a shallow draft, broad bow, and flat bottom to maximize beach access. (Picture source: Seatransport) The Australian-designed stern landing vessel Matilda 1 completed a successful stern-first beach landing and rapid powered withdrawal at Dundee Beach near Darwin on July 8,Continue reading “Australia’s Matilda 1 stern landing vessel completes beach trials for US Marine Corps logistics.”
Manila marks 10th anniversary of South China Sea ruling, as naval modernisation continues
By – Chen Chuanren – July 15, 2026 The Philippines has marked the 10th anniversary of the 2016 South China Sea Arbitral Tribunal Award issued by the Permanent Court of Arbitration, which found that China has no legal basis for claiming historic rights over much of the South China Sea under its so-called Nine-Dash Line.Continue reading “Manila marks 10th anniversary of South China Sea ruling, as naval modernisation continues”
Finland’s naval sector eyes growth opportunities in NATO era
15th July 2026 – 14:02 GMT | by Harry McNeil in London, UK Finland’s naval industrial base is expanding as NATO membership, Baltic Sea security concerns and proximity to Russia push shipbuilders and equipment makers to capture new roles. Finland has been drawing on its geographic positioning, its full membership of NATO and a hardening security environmentContinue reading “Finland’s naval sector eyes growth opportunities in NATO era”
US-built Saronic Marauder Medium Uncrewed Surface Vessel delivered at pace
Saronic’s first Marauder medium uncrewed surface vessel (MUSV) has begun sea trials. The vessel went from design to sea trials in less than 12 months. This is a demonstration that elements of the Royal Navy’s hybrid navy could be delivered quickly with the right funding and industrial agility. The First Sea Lord has promised the RN willContinue reading “US-built Saronic Marauder Medium Uncrewed Surface Vessel delivered at pace”
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