By Chen Chuanren – August 21, 2026 The Australian destroyer HMAS Hobart has completed the yard phase of its Destroyer Capability Enhancement programme. (ADF) Australia undocked HMAS Hobart on 20 August 2026, marking the completion of the yard phase of the Destroyer Capability Enhancement (DCE) programme that began in February 2026. Hobart is the first of three air warfareContinue reading “Australia completes first Hobart-class destroyer upgrade yard phase”
Monthly Archives: August 2026
Prince vs President: How does US’s newest carrier stack up against Royal Navy’s flagship
Joe Hearn – 19th August 2026 at 9:50am It won’t be long until another 100,000-tonne nuclear-powered supercarrier operated by the US Navy takes to the seas. The USS John F Kennedy is edging closer to her planned delivery in 2027 after completing acceptance trials at sea, and the $13.2bn vessel is pulling no punches. WhileContinue reading “Prince vs President: How does US’s newest carrier stack up against Royal Navy’s flagship”
Pacific Partnership 2026 arrives in Indonesia aboard Royal Australian Navy HMAS Choules (L100)
SIBOLGA, INDONESIA – 07.19.2026 – Courtesy Photo Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific A Light Landing Craft (LLC) carrying Pacific Partnership 2026 (PP26) personnel exits the well deck of Royal Australian Navy (RAN) amphibious Bay-class Landing Ship Dock (LSD) HMAS Choules (L100) to transit to shore in Sibolga, Indonesia, July 20, 2026. Approximately 113 PP26 personnelContinue reading “Pacific Partnership 2026 arrives in Indonesia aboard Royal Australian Navy HMAS Choules (L100)”
Royal Navy and US Navy prepare to sink retired frigate in Atlantic Thunder live-fire exercise
Originally planned for May, exercise Atlantic Thunder 26 will now go ahead in September after a four-month delay. The exercise will test allied weapons, targeting networks and uncrewed systems in a demanding live environment. https://player.instaread.co/player?article=royal-navy-and-us-navy-prepare-to-sink-retired-frigate-in-atlantic-thunder-live-fire-exercise&article_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.navylookout.com%2Froyal-navy-and-us-navy-prepare-to-sink-retired-frigate-in-atlantic-thunder-live-fire-exercise&publication=navylookout&version=1787353200000 Taking place in waters off the QinetiQ Hebrides range in north-west Scotland between 17 and 21 September, AT26 is officiallyContinue reading “Royal Navy and US Navy prepare to sink retired frigate in Atlantic Thunder live-fire exercise”
U.S., Allies Hold Major Ballistic Missile Defense Drill; New Zealand Starts Pacific Patrol
Dzirhan Mahadzir – August 18, 2026 11:38 AM U.S. 3rd Fleet, multinational partners and the Missile Defense Agency wrapped up ballistic missile defense exercise Pacific Dragon 2026 on Saturday around the Hawaiian Islands. Meanwhile, the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) Task Group which had earlier participated in the Rim of the Pacific 2026 will carryContinue reading “U.S., Allies Hold Major Ballistic Missile Defense Drill; New Zealand Starts Pacific Patrol”
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