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NZDF joins large South Pacific disaster exercise as new response group starts work

The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has joined 18 other nations for a large French-led multinational training exercise scenario of a hypothetical cyclone striking the islands of Wallis & Futuna. 14 May, 2025 Exercise Croix Du Sud was based in New Caledonia, about 1900km southwest of Wallis & Futuna, and involved about 2000 personnel. NewContinue reading “NZDF joins large South Pacific disaster exercise as new response group starts work”

Damen Cape Town Delivered Third South African Navy MMIPV

By SeaWaves Magazine – May 13, 2025 Damen photo Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT) has delivered the third Multi-Mission Inshore Patrol Vessel (MMIPV), Adam Kok (P1573), at Naval Base Durban for the South African Navy. The delivery milestone represents the culmination of a strategic initiative by the South African Navy to enhance South Africa’s maritimeContinue reading “Damen Cape Town Delivered Third South African Navy MMIPV”

USS Blue Ridge Participates in Exercise Croix du Sud 2025

By SeaWaves Magazine – May 13, 2025 French offshore patrol vessel Auguste Bénébig (P779), front, the Floréal-class frigate Vendémiaire (F-734), center, and the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), back, conduct a maneuvering exercise during Croix du Sud in the Coral Sea, May 1, 2025. Blue Ridge and the 7th Fleet staffContinue reading “USS Blue Ridge Participates in Exercise Croix du Sud 2025”

Head of UK navy suspended amid misconduct probe

Admiral Ben Key was due to retire from his position this summer, after serving as the head of the Royal Navy since 2021.Share May 10, 2025 11:29 am CET By Jacopo Barigazzi The head of the U.K. Royal Navy Admiral Ben Key has been removed from his duties while under investigation over allegations of misconduct, according toContinue reading “Head of UK navy suspended amid misconduct probe”

USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul Confiscated More than 20 Bales of Cocaine Following Interdiction

Heather Mongilio – May 12, 2025 5:26 PM USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul (LCS-21) interdicted a drug smuggling vessel in early May, with assistance from the U.S. Coast Guard. Minneapolis-Saint Paul left at the end of March for its maiden deployment, heading to U.S. Southern Command, where its primary mission focuses on counter-illicit drug trafficking, according to a Navy releaseContinue reading “USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul Confiscated More than 20 Bales of Cocaine Following Interdiction”