DefenceTalkThe Navy’s newest and most technologically advanced warship, USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) was commissioned into active service Saturday, Oct. 15, at North Locust Point in Baltimore. Zumwalt, the lead ship of a class of next-generation multi-mission destroyers, features a state-of-the-art electric propulsion system, wave-piercing tumblehome hull, stealth design, and the latest warfighting technology and weaponry […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-navys-most-advanced-warship-uss-zumwalt-commissions-in-baltimore-68416/

DefenceTalkSOUTH CHINA SEA: The Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group (BHR ESG) joined two guided-missile destroyers from the Pacific Surface Action Group (PAC SAG) for a series of interoperability drills in international waters, Oct. 3-4. The BHR ESG employed the capabilities of USS Spruance (DDG 111) and USS Decatur (DDG 73) to practice defense in depth […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-navy-sends-reinforced-strike-group-into-south-china-sea-68308/

DefenceTalkToday marks the successful completion of ship builder sea trials for the future Air Warfare Destroyer Hobart, at Techport Australia in Adelaide. The Minister for Defence Industry, The Hon Christopher Pyne, MP, said this achievement is a significant milestone for the Air Warfare Destroyer Project and the nation, and demonstrates the capacity of Australia’s sovereign […]https://www.defencetalk.com/australias-first-destroyer-hmas-hobart-successfully-completes-sea-trials-68226/

DefenceTalkThe Project 23560 Leader-class destroyer will replace several warship types at once in the Russian Navy’s inventory, including guided missile cruisers and large antisubmarine warfare (ASW) ships. The Severnoye Design Bureau has started working on her engineering design, according to the Izvestia daily. The ship will displace about 17,500 tons, which will make her close […]https://www.defencetalk.com/new-russian-navy-destroyer-to-replace-several-warship-types-67882/

DefenceTalkThe fourth 052D guided-missile destroyer will soon be put into use, according to Cao Weidong, a Chinese military expert, in an interview with China Center Television. There was already speculation that the new destroyer was ready for delivery, since a number of photos circulated online showed a ship closely resembling the previous 052D guided-missile destroyers […]https://www.defencetalk.com/chinese-navy-to-introduce-additional-new-052d-destroyers-67768/

DefenceTalkA Pacific Surface Action Group (PAC SAG) departed Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam April 27 following a port visit en route to the Western Pacific. The PAC SAG is comprised of the embarked staff of Destroyer Squadron 31, guided-missile destroyers USS Spruance (DDG 111), USS Decatur (DDG 73) and USS Momsen (DDG 92) and embarked “Devil […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-deploys-3-more-destroyers-to-western-pacific-67362/

DefenceTalkThe largest US destroyer ever built headed for sea trials Monday, its angular radar-evading form cutting a distinctive figure on Maine’s Kennebec River, the US Navy said. The $4.3 billion USS Zumwalt is the first in a new line of revolutionary guided missile destroyers. Hundreds of workers were on hand to cheer the ship as […]https://www.defencetalk.com/revolutionary-us-zumwalt-class-guided-missile-destroyer-ddg-1000-sea-trial-navy-66005/

DefenceTalkTensions are rising in the South China Sea after a US warship traveled through disputed waters. Washington says it’s protecting freedom of navigation, but China calls the American naval maneuver a provocation. After months of observation, the United States made its move. The USS Lassen, a guided-missile destroyer, passed within 12 nautical miles (22 kilometers) […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-china-tensions-rise-in-south-china-sea-65699/

DefenceTalkNavy destroyer USS Carney arrived at its new home in southern Spain on Friday (25 September, 2015), the fourth American multi-mission ship to be stationed in Europe and contribute to NATO’s ballistic missile defence shield. “The arrival of the USS Carney marks an important step for European security and for transatlantic cooperation,” said NATO Secretary […]https://www.defencetalk.com/fourth-us-missile-defence-ship-arrives-at-its-new-home-port-in-spain-65503/

DefenceTalkAmidst the US/NATO’s saber-rattling and muscle flexing in Europe the US’ thought leaders and military strategists are still largely unnerved by Russia’s consistent military modernization; Russia’s new Lider-class destroyers are seemingly giving the Pentagon the shivers. The US has kicked off the biggest allied airborne military exercises in Europe since the end of the Cold […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russias-lider-class-nuclear-destroyer-project-hits-pentagons-raw-nerve-65151/