Monthly Archives: September 2026

NZDF teams with Customs to monitor Pacific regions

Surveillance assets from the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) and New Zealand Customs Service have been in action across the Pacific in August, helping regional partners safeguard their waters and protect vital ocean resources. 03 September, 2026 At the request of the Government of Fiji, the jointly owned Royal New Zealand Navy and Customs UncrewedContinue reading “NZDF teams with Customs to monitor Pacific regions”

Takasago (高砂) was a protected cruiser of the Imperial Japanese Navy,

Takasago at PortsmouthTakasago (高砂) was a protected cruiser of the Imperial Japanese Navy, designed and built by the Armstrong Whitworth shipyards in Elswick, in the United Kingdom. The name Takasago derives from a location in Hyōgo Prefecture, near Kobehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_cruiser_Takasago History

USS Alabama (BB-8) was an Illinois-class pre-dreadnought battleship built for the United States Navy

. She was the second ship of her class, and the second to carry her name. Her keel was laid in December 1896 at the William Cramp and Sons shipyard, and she was launched in May 1898. She was commissioned into the fleet in October 1900. The ship was armed with a main battery ofContinue reading “USS Alabama (BB-8) was an Illinois-class pre-dreadnought battleship built for the United States Navy”

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”