Peruvian Replenishment Vessel Wraps Up 5-Month Deployment

02 November 2026 – From LaShawn Sykes NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 30, 2026) — The Peruvian replenishment oiler BAP Tacna (ARL-158) departed Naval Station Norfolk today for its homeport, concluding a successful five-month deployment in support of U.S. Navy Atlantic replenishment services. Since 2004, Tacna has participated in activities with the U.S. Navy, initially on theContinue reading “Peruvian Replenishment Vessel Wraps Up 5-Month Deployment”

NZDF orders replacement vehicles for garrison duties

By – Gordon Arthur – November 3, 2026 The New Zealand Defence Force continues to implement a rolling makeover of its vehicle fleet, with the announcement of the acquisition of three new vehicle types occurring on 8 October 2026. The vehicle package – 61 Mercedes-Benz Unimog 4×4 trucks, 24 Mitsubishi Triton 4×4 utes and 36Continue reading “NZDF orders replacement vehicles for garrison duties”

USS Gridley Returns to Everett After Seven-Months of Operations

03 November 2026 – From Courtesy Story EVERETT, Wash. – Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101) returned home to Naval Station Everett, Oct. 9, 2026, after a seven-month deployment to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations. The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101) returns home to Naval Station Everett onContinue reading “USS Gridley Returns to Everett After Seven-Months of Operations”

Navy deploys proof-of-concept Man Overboard Detection System

By – Natalie Oliverio – Nov 3, 2026 The Navy is developing an automated detection system designed to alert crews when someone goes overboard, a capability that could help close a gap in shipboard safety. But detecting a person in the water is only the first challenge in a rescue, and getting the technology fromContinue reading “Navy deploys proof-of-concept Man Overboard Detection System”

USCGC Bertholf Visits HCM City

BySeaWaves Magazine – Nov 2, 2026 US Coast Guard cutter USCGC Bertholf (WMSL-750) docked at Saigon Gateway Port in HCM City on Sunday, beginning a five-day visit to the southern metropolis aimed at strengthening ties with the Việt Nam Coast Guard and the country’s maritime law enforcement agencies. Attending the welcoming ceremony were Colonel NguyễnContinue reading “USCGC Bertholf Visits HCM City”