How Trump’s team flipped on bombing the Houthis
“Whether we’re going to make the Houthis cry for mercy anytime soon is extremely unlikely,” one expert on Yemen said.
Europe
Putin announces new submarines, but the industry is strained
Moscow’s overall naval weapons mix has leaders hesitant to rush into additional production, as combat-support capabilities are in short supply.
US shipbuilding in a ‘perpetual state of triage,’ watchdog says
Both Navy testimony and a government watchdog report this week highlighted the lackluster progress of U.S. shipbuilding during the past 20 years.
Aussie spy planes worked overtime during nearby Chinese naval drills
Australians and Kiwis were shocked when a Chinese ship trio conducted gunnery drills in February.
Senate confirms Phelan as next Navy Secretary
The Navy's new top civilian leader has said the service is in desperate need of reform and innovation.
Norway’s coastal rangers eye fresh drones to find threats at sea
With sabotage risks on NATO’s mind, formations like this are rising to new prominence in national force structures.
Thales to deliver sonar suite for future Dutch submarine fleet
The French-based company considers the deal a door opener for future exports in a growing submarine market.
Shipyards, military clinics exempted from Pentagon hiring freeze
Advocates praised defense leaders for excluding shipyard workers and other key readiness jobs from a department-wide hiring freeze.
Israeli companies to supply ship-defense suite to European frigates
The joint offering by Elbit and Rafael comes amid an uptick in Europe in demand for military equipment.
Turkish submarine test-fires ‘Atmaca’ anti-ship missile
A critical aspect of the test was the submarine’s ability to launch the canister from its torpedo tubes.
China, Iran and Russia hold joint naval drills in Mideast
The joint drills took place near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, which in the past has seen Iran seize commercial ships.
China’s shipbuilding dominance a national security risk for US: Report
A report details how China has grown to be the dominant global player in shipbuilding, dwarfing the U.S., which now has only 0.1% of the global market.
Germany’s military build up continues, but personnel shortages remain
The report outlined the European power’s more assertive foreign military involvement, including its navy’s first-ever shots fired in a combat situation.
Sikorsky proves out ‘rotor blown wing’ drone
Sikorsky reported successful flight tests for its 115-pound, battery-powered twin prop-rotor unmanned aircraft.
Canada awards multibillion-dollar deals for new icebreakers, warships
The federal government announced plans construct two new Arctic icebreakers for the Canadian Coast Guard.
Scorned by Trump, Canadian shipbuilders flash their icebreaker skills
"What we are trying to do is be a contributor to our neighbors and help them,” one Canadian shipbuilding executive said.
NATO trials naval drones in Baltic Sea demo
The alliance wants to ensure that it can monitor ship traffic near sea floor cables and other maritime infrastructure.
