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world1 month ago•7 min saved

Carriers, Exercises, and a Blockade: US Naval Posture in July 2026

TWZ’s weekly carrier tracker reports three U.S. aircraft carriers deployed, three in training or port, four in maintenance, and one used for training; Boxer and Tripoli operate in CENTCOM/PACOM areas as RIMPAC 2026 unfolds around Pearl Harbor with Roosevelt, Essex, and partner navies, while Sea Hunter signals potential unmanned capabilities in carrier group concepts. Nimitz completed a four-month transit and is homeported in Norfolk, Ford enters Planned Incremental Availability there, and George Washington remains forward-deployed in the Philippine Sea. The piece also notes a renewed Iranian blockade announced by President Trump, to begin July 14 per CENTCOM.

via TWZ|

#aircraft-carriers #indopacific #navy

defense3 months ago•17 min saved

Greek Fishermen Uncover Suspected Ukrainian USV Hidden in Ionian Sea Cave

Greek fishermen near Lefkada discovered a five-meter unmanned surface vessel hidden inside a sea cave, which was towed to port and handed to the Hellenic Coast Guard. Early reports suggested it could carry explosives and be linked to Ukrainian maritime operations, but subsequent updates identified the USV as a Ukrainian Magura V3, with detonators found but no live explosives. Investigations are examining its origin, mission profile, and possible uses—ranging from drug trafficking to attacks on vessels tied to Russia’s shadow fleet—highlighting the growing role of unmanned maritime systems in the Mediterranean.

via navalnews.com|

#defense #greece #magura-v3