Monthly Archives: November 2026

Royal New Zealand Navy supports the Cook Islands in pursuit of illegal fishers

AUCKLAND/RAROTONGA, 05 NOVEMBER 2026 (NZDF)—The Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) is lending people power to substantial collaborations in the western Pacific. Four RNZN sailors recently assisted fisheries enforcement while crewing aboard a Cook Islands Pacific Patrol Boat, Te Kukupa II, a Guardian-class vessel operated by the Cook Islands Police Service Maritime Unit, which participated inContinue reading “Royal New Zealand Navy supports the Cook Islands in pursuit of illegal fishers”

HMNZS Taupo – P3570 … HMNZS Taupo Lake-class inshore patrol vessel.

Taupo was one of three ships of this name to serve in the Royal New Zealand Navy and was named after Lake Taupo. Design In the early 1970s the Royal New Zealand Navy sought a replacement for its ageing SMDL patrol craft, which dated back to World War II. These vessels would be used forContinue reading “HMNZS Taupo – P3570 … HMNZS Taupo Lake-class inshore patrol vessel.”

U.K. Forces Track Russian Warships in 3 Operations Spanning 2 Weeks

Dzirhan Mahadzir – November 3, 2026 12:48 PM The Royal Navy and Royal Air Force tracked Russian ships operating near the U.K. over three operations spanning a two-week period last month, the services announced Monday. Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dauntless (D33), offshore patrol vessel HMS Tyne (P281) shadowed Russian Navy frigate RFS Neustrashimy (177) fromContinue reading “U.K. Forces Track Russian Warships in 3 Operations Spanning 2 Weeks”

First Flight II San Antonio-class Amphib Completes Builder’s Trials

Heather Mongilio – November 3, 2026 5:02 PM The first Flight II San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock completed builder’s sea trials over the weekend, Ingall’s Shipbuilding announced Tuesday. The future USS Harrisburg (LPD-30) completed the multi-day trials on Saturday, during which Ingalls Shipbuilding tested the ship’s propulsion, steering and communications, as well as the ship-control,Continue reading “First Flight II San Antonio-class Amphib Completes Builder’s Trials”

Royal Navy Carriers Operate in the High North, Mediterranean

Dzirhan Mahadzir – November 4, 2026 11:45 AM Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales (R09) is conducting operations across the High North as HMS Queen Elizabeth (RO8) trains in the Mediterranean. Prince of Wales recently participated in a U.S.-led nuclear command and control exercise near Norway while aircraft carrier Queen Elizabeth carried outContinue reading “Royal Navy Carriers Operate in the High North, Mediterranean”