Flight III DDGs Redefining Surface Warfare

BySeaWaves Magazine – Sep 3, 2026 The U.S. Navy is undergoing its most significant technological transformation to the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer (DDG) by introducing the Flight III variant to the Surface Fleet. Flight III represents a revolutionary shift rather than a simple incremental upgrade, essentially a new type-model warship. With two Flight IIIContinue reading “Flight III DDGs Redefining Surface Warfare”

Royal Thai Navy Frigate Visits HCM City

BySeaWaves Magazine – Aug 30, 2026 Royal Thai Navy guided-missile frigate HTMS Naresuan (FFG-421) docked at the Nha Rong–Khánh Hoi International Port in HCM City on Tuesday (August 25), beginning a five-day goodwill visit to the southern metropolis until August 29. The visit forms part of activities commemorating the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations betweenContinue reading “Royal Thai Navy Frigate Visits HCM City”

Fiji Navy conducts exercise, Bougainville

Local News | Published: 21 hours ago | Last Updated: 23 hours ago | By Ana Madigibuli THE Republic of Fiji Navy has tested its ability to detect, coordinate and respond to a simulated maritime threat during the Maritime Phase of Exercise Bougainville 2026. This was through a recent exercise that brought together national agencies, patrol vessels, small boats, naval divers,Continue reading “Fiji Navy conducts exercise, Bougainville”

Babcock Australasia, Saab Australia selected as frigate capability life cycle manager for Anzac Class frigates

Naval – 02 September 2026 – By: Robert Dougherty Anzac Class frigates HMA Ships Stuart and Ballarat sail through Sydney Harbour during the Exercise Kakadu Fleet Review 2026. Photo: POIS David Cox Babcock Australasia, partnering with Saab Australia, has been selected as the frigate capability life cycle manager to deliver critical asset management, engineering, and supplyContinue reading “Babcock Australasia, Saab Australia selected as frigate capability life cycle manager for Anzac Class frigates”

NZ Army Officer Cadets pushed to limits in rite of passage challenge in Exercise Nemesis

Surviving Ngamatea Swamp in the Waiouru Military Training Area as part of Exercise Nemesis is a rite of passage for all New Zealand Army Officers. 02 September, 2026 The “swamp challenge” is arguably one of the toughest challenges facing Officer Cadets in their bid to become fully Commissioned Officers in October this year. Nemesis takesContinue reading “NZ Army Officer Cadets pushed to limits in rite of passage challenge in Exercise Nemesis”