Navy News
Sea Power United as NATO’s Neptune Strike 25-3 Tests Interoperability Across Europe’s Maritime Sphere
NATO has launched Neptune Strike 25-3, a major multinational exercise bringing together more than 10,000 troops from 13 Allied nations. Conducted f...
Integrating NMESIS Anti-Ship Missile With Army’s New MSV(L) Highlights US Indo-Pacific Strategy
A photo released by the U.S. Army on September 17, 2025, shows a Marine from the 3rd Division guiding a launcher of the NMESIS (Navy Marine Expedit...
US Navy’s DDG(X) Next-Gen Destroyer funding rises to $153.5 million after Congress boost
The Congressional Research Service confirmed on September 12, 2025, that lawmakers expanded funding for the U.S. Navy’s DDG(X) next-generation dest...
Taiwan partners with US firm MARTAC to advance production of unmanned surface vessels
On September 18, 2025, the US company Maritime Tactical Systems (MARTAC) signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Taiwan’s Nation...
Airbus Flexrotor drone supports U.S. Coast Guard mission to seize drugs in successful maritime operation.
On September 19, 2025, Airbus Helicopters has highlighted new operational proof of concept for its Flexrotor uncrewed aircraft, pointing to a recen...
Denmark weighs U.S. P-8 Poseidon buy to tighten NATO surveillance over Arctic Sea lanes
Reuters announced on September 16, 2025, that Denmark is weighing an investment in long-range maritime patrol aircraft to keep a closer watch on th...
China Claims Artificial Intelligence Breakthrough Threatening the Stealth of US Nuclear Submarines
In an article published by the South China Morning Post on September 14, 2025, Chinese researchers claim to have made a major technological advance...
Venezuela threatens US Navy with Su-30MK2 jets armed with Kh-31 ship-killer missiles
Venezuelan forces showcased Su-30MK2 fighters carrying Kh-31 supersonic anti-ship missiles during the “Sovereign Caribbean 200” drills on La Orchil...
USS St. Louis littoral combat ship makes U.S. Navy history with first engine repair at sea
As reported by Defense Industry Europe on September 19, 2025, the Freedom-class littoral combat ship USS St. Louis (LCS 19) carried out its first s...
Indonesia approves $450 million loan to acquire ex-Italian aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi
According to Zona Militar on September 19, 2025, Indonesia has taken a formal step toward acquiring the decommissioned Italian aircraft carrier ITS...
U.S. Navy awards BAE $62M contract to upgrade E-2D Hawkeye intelligence aircraft
The U.S. Department of Defense announced Sept. 18, 2025, that BAE Systems in Greenlawn, N.Y., has secured a $62.4 million contract to support the N...
Japan and Australia Conduct Trident 25-3 Naval Drill to Uphold Indo-Pacific Maritime Rules
On September 19, 2025, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) held the Nichi-Gou Trident 25-3 drill, dep...
U.S. Marines Launch Island Assault with Sweden’s CB90 Amphibious Assault Crafts in Baltic Sea Drill
On September 18, 2025, the U.S. Army officially reported that U.S. Marines from Alpha Company, 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine...
British Navy Relies on Spanish Yards for Key Warship Support Vessels Construction Until 2026
The Financial Times reported on 17 September 2025 that a Royal Navy support ship will be largely built in Spain due to delays at the Harland & Wolf...
Venezuela Readies Sea And Air Forces Following U.S. Anti-Drug Boat Actions
On September 17, 2025, the Venezuelan armed forces initiated large-scale military exercises in the Caribbean as reported by Venezolana de Televisió...
INTELLIGENCE News: China’s Yuan Wang 5 missile tracking ship enters Indian Ocean raising U.S.-India security concerns
According to information published by the X account OSINT Updates on September 18, 2025, China’s Yuan Wang 5 missile and satellite tracking ship ha...
Discover how Türkiye’s first aircraft carrier will make drones a key weapon for naval warfare
On September 28, 2025, Türkiye officially started the construction of its first aircraft carrier, the Milli Uçak Gemisi (MUGEM), with President Rec...
New Dasan Jeong Yak-Yong Aegis Destroyer Anchors South Korea Layered Defense Strategy
On September 17, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries used a LinkedIn post to announce the launch of the Dasan Jeong Yak-yong at its Ulsan shipyard. The ves...
Greece Strengthens Naval Ties with France by Acquiring Fourth Belharra Frigate
On September 17, 2025, following a Government Council on Foreign Affairs and Defense chaired by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Greek Defense M...
Analysis: Does Russia remain a naval superpower if its only aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov is retired?
The US Naval Institute, in September 2025, reports that Russia is preparing to retire its only aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov and, in effect, t...
US Clears MK 54 Torpedo Deal Strengthening Norway’s Maritime Defense
According to the notification published by the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) on September 17, 2025, the U.S. Department of State has a...
U.S. and Australian warships hold joint maneuvers in South China Sea to affirm alliance
A press release from the U.S. 7th Fleet announced on September 16 that the Arleigh Burke class destroyer USS Dewey and the Royal Australian Navy fr...
Philippines Expands Maritime Security with Second Miguel Malvar Class Frigate
On September 16, 2025, in a Facebook post, the Philippine Navy announced the arrival at Subic Naval Base in Zambales of its second Miguel Malvar-cl...
Spanish Navy improves anti-submarine warfare operations with first F110-class frigate Bonifaz
On September 11, 2025, Navantia launched the F-111 Bonifaz, the first of the new F110 class frigates for the Spanish Navy, at its Ferrol shipyard. ...
U.S. drones help Japan patrol the thousands of islands too vast for constant human watch
Japan’s move to bring US-made drones into frontline air policing was reported by the Japan News on September 15, 2025, citing Japan’s defence minis...