Russian frigate English Channel live firing is latest in series of incidents

By Dr. Lee Willett – July 23, 2026 A Russian Federation Navy frigate has conducted a live-firing exercise in the English Channel, according to media reports. While sailing – international waters around 45 miles south of Plymouth on 20 July, the Russian frigate Neustrashimiy conducted live gunnery drills, the BBC reported. The BBC said the RussianContinue reading “Russian frigate English Channel live firing is latest in series of incidents”

Multinational Crews Fly on U.S. Navy Poseidons for RIMPAC

Dzirhan Mahadzir – July 21, 2026 2:38 PM – Updated: July 22, 2026 9:26 AM Multinational crews are flying on U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft for first time during Rim of the Pacific 2026 exercise. U.S. Navy P-8As from the “Fighting Tigers” of Patrol and Reconnaissance Squadron (VP) 8 and the “Golden Eagles”Continue reading “Multinational Crews Fly on U.S. Navy Poseidons for RIMPAC”

Ukraine in UK Exercise Sea Breeze

BySeaWaves Magazine – Jul 20, 2026 In the United Kingdom, the maritime phase of the Exercise Sea Breeze is underway: ship crews and staff officers are practicing mine countermeasures operations at sea. In Portland (United Kingdom), the active phase of the maritime component of the annual Sea Breeze exercises is ongoing. While ships are conductingContinue reading “Ukraine in UK Exercise Sea Breeze”

Hellenic Naval Academy Summer Training Cruise

BySeaWaves Magazine – Jul 18, 2026 On Thursday, July 16, 2026, the Chief of the Hellenic Navy General Staff, Vice Admiral Dimitrios-Eleftherios Kataras, attended the departure ceremony of the annual Summer Training Voyage (THEP) of the Hellenic Naval Academy held at Xaveri Coast in Piraeus. The ceremony was also attended by the Chief of theContinue reading “Hellenic Naval Academy Summer Training Cruise”

Portsmouth (US) Naval Shipyard Delivers Battle-Ready Albany

BySeaWaves Magazine Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) delivered USS Albany (SSN 753) June 29th to the Navy at Naval Submarine Base New London, returning the Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine before the Fourth of July holiday. Team Albany worked tirelessly to deliver a battle-ready asset back to the fleet and get the team home to celebrateContinue reading “Portsmouth (US) Naval Shipyard Delivers Battle-Ready Albany”