Mit „Arctic Sentry“ schaltet die NATO am 11. Februar 2026 die Sicherung der Arktis und des Hohen Nordens einen Gang höher. Unter Führung des Joint Force Command Norfolk in Virginia soll die als eine Multi Domain Aktivität ausgewiesene Operation, die wachsenden Einzelmaßnahmen der Alliierten in der Region operativ zusammenführen –...
US-Präsident kündigt Entsendung der USNS „Mercy“ nach Grönland an. Eis, Tiefgang und Infrastruktur machen den Einsatz faktisch unmöglich....
Solong collision - After the collision of the „Solong“ and „Stena Immaculate“ off the British coast, the captain was sentenced to six years in prison....
Finland's corvette construction: Finland is modernising its navy with four Pohjanmaa-class corvettes. The Squadron 2020 programme strengthens deterrence....
HNLMS Mercuur arrives in Hamburg on 20 February 2026. The Dutch submarine tender opens for the Open Ship at the Überseebrücke on Saturday....
Paris 2026 puts Germany under pressure: war capability, northern flank, industrial scaling. What the navy and politicians need to deliver now....
EDA defines high-level requirements for the European Combat Vessel: modular frigate family, multi-domain capability, UxV mothership and distributed C2....

The Ghanaian Navy has taken delivery of a patrol boat from the UK government to strengthen security on inland waterways and along the coast of the West African country. The handover took place in November 2025 and underscores the continued maritime security cooperation between the two countries. During the ceremony, the...

On Friday, 23 January 2026, two NATO warships will enter the port of Hamburg. The French coastal patrol vessel FS "Pluvier" is expected to arrive at around 9:00 am and the British frigate HMS "St Albans" will arrive at 1:00 pm. The crew of HMS "St Albans" will open the Stelling on Saturday, 24 January, for...

At the beginning of December 2025, the Dutch Financial Intelligence and Investigation Service (FIOD) searched several Damen Shipyards offices and employees' private residences as part of a sanctions investigation. Two directors of the company, aged 39 and 60, were arrested and remanded in custody, as reported by the Dutch television programme Nieuwsuur. The subject of the investigation...

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