News - Page 2

U.S. Navy Launches High-Tech Unmanned Systems During Bilateral Exercise with Norway
May 18, 2026 — U.S. Navy expeditionary forces are operating in the High North to deploy and test advanced Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) May 4-24, 2026, during an unmanned systems and explosive ordnance disposal EOD exercise with Norway, strengthening their bilateral posture in the Arctic... MORE

RAMSUND, Norway (May 12, 2026) — Commander, Task Force (CTF) 66 and Unmanned Surface Vessel Squadron Three (USVRON 3) Division 32 personnel pose for a photo during Arctic Sentry 2026.

Through MAKO Storm, Sailors Will Sharpen Lethality and Warrior Mindset
May 14, 2026 — Navy Reserve Sailors from U.S. 6th Fleet will participate the 5th annual MAKO Storm exercise at the Navy Warfare Development Center, May 14–17, 2026... MORE

Navy Reserve Sailors from U.S. 6th Fleet pose for a photo during the 5th annual MAKO Storm exercise at the Navy Warfare Development Center, May 15, 2026.

U.S., Cameroon Boost Maritime Security with Unmanned Systems During Obangame Express 2026
May 14, 2026 — U.S. Sixth Fleet successfully integrated advanced unmanned surface vessels (USVs) during Exercise Obangame Express 2026 in Douala, Cameroon... MORE

A Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Craft (GARC) participates in a live robotic and autonomous systems (RAS) demonstration with Commander, Task Force (CTF) 66 during Exercise Obangame Express 2026 in Douala, Cameroon, April 25, 2026.

A U.S. Navy Ballistic Missile Submarine Arrived in Gibraltar, May, 10, 2026.
May 11, 2026 — A U.S. Navy ballistic missile submarine arrived in Gibraltar, May, 10, 2026... MORE

A U.S. Navy Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine arrives in Gibraltar, May 10, 2026. Ohio-class ballistic missile submarines are undetectable launch platforms for submarine-launched ballistic missiles, providing the U.S. with its most survivable leg of the nuclear triad. (U.S. Navy courtesy photo)

U.S. Navy Seabees Conduct Critical Port Repairs in Croatia, Strengthening NATO Infrastructure
May 6, 2026 — U.S. Navy Seabees assigned to Underwater Construction Team (UCT) 1, Construction Dive Detachment Charlie (CDD/C), are conducting infrastructure repairs at the Port Brizine fuel terminal in Split, Croatia, enhancing the capability and resilience of a key maritime logistics hub supporting Croatian, NATO, and U.S. 6th Fleet operations... MORE

U.S. Navy Seabee divers, assigned to Underwater Construction Team (UCT) 1, Construction Dive Detachment Charlie (CDD/C), conduct infrastructure repairs and assessments at the Port Brizine fuel terminal to restore structural integrity to a critical maritime refueling facility in Split, Croatia, April 27, 2026.

Exercise Obangame Express Closes the 15th Iteration in Cameroon
April 30, 2026 — Exercise Obangame Express (OE) 2026 officially concluded during a ceremony in Douala, Cameroon, host nation for the 15th iteration, April 30. The ceremony marked the conclusion of three weeks of training for participants from 30 nations across Africa, Europe, South America and the U.S. reinforcing regional collaboration and maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea... MORE

Exercise Obangame Express closes in Douala, Cameroon, April 30, 2026.

17 Nations Complete Visit, Board, Search and Seizure Training in Senegal
April 28, 2026 — Naval forces from 17 nations executed Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) operations in Senegal as part of Exercise Obangame Express 2026, a multinational effort aimed at strengthening maritime security in West African waters... MORE

Exercise Obangame Express (OE) 2026 participants practice tactical combat casualty care techniques at La Base Militaire de Bel Air, Senegal, April 21, 2026.

From Pier to Platform: Seabees Enable Autonomous Operations During Obangame Express 2026
April 27, 2026 — U.S. Navy Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 1 and 22nd Naval Construction Regiment (NCR) are enabling the next generation of maritime operations during Exercise Obangame Express (OE) 2026, constructing expeditionary infrastructure designed to support autonomous systems in the Gulf of Guinea... MORE

Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Crafts (GARC) deploy in formation during a live robotic and autonomous systems (RAS) demonstration with Commander, Task Force (CTF) 66 during Exercise Obangame Express 2026 in Douala, Cameroon, April 25, 2026.

Historic U.S. Naval Visit Reinforces U.S.-Côte d’Ivoire Security Partnership
April 24, 2026 — Adm. George M. Wikoff, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Africa (NAVAF), visited Abidjan this week, marking the highest-level U.S. Navy visit to the country and underscoring the growing strength of the U.S.–Côte d’Ivoire defense partnership... MORE

Adm. George M. Wikoff, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Africa (NAVAF), visited Abidjan this week, marking the highest-level U.S. Navy visit to the country and underscoring the growing strength of the U.S.–Côte d’Ivoire defense partnership.

During his visit to Abidjan, Wikoff met with Abroulaye Fofana, the Permanent Secretary of the Interministerial Committee in Charge of State Actions at Sea, to discuss maritime interoperability and cooperation. He then met with General d’Armée Lassina Doumbia, Chief of the Defense Staff, to advance U.S.–Côte d’Ivoire defense cooperation, with a focus on regional stability and shared interests in the Gulf of Guinea.

U.S. Naval Forces Africa Visits Accra to Advance Maritime Cooperation with Ghana
April 23, 2026 — Adm. George M. Wikoff, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Africa (NAVAF), visited Accra April 21-22, meeting with U.S. embassy leadership and senior Ghanaian government officials to reinforce shared maritime security priorities in the Gulf of Guinea and to advance cooperation between the United States and the Ghana Navy... MORE

Adm. George M. Wikoff, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Africa (NAVAF), visited Accra April 21-22, meeting with U.S. embassy leadership and senior Ghanaian government officials to reinforce shared maritime security priorities in the Gulf of Guinea and to advance cooperation between the United States and the Ghana Navy.