Navy News
Sweden Considers French Defense Frigates to Strengthen Naval Power in Baltic Sea
The intensification of strategic ties between France and Sweden recently materialized in a new step forward in their bilateral military cooperation...
US Navy Adds Hovercraft for Rapid Transport of Troops and Heavy Equipment
According to information published by the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) on June 17, 2025, the United States Navy officially accepted delivery ...
US Navy to boost Virginia-class submarine production with new $987 million contract
According to information published by the U.S. Department of Defense on June 18, 2025, Electric Boat, a business unit of General Dynamics, has secu...
US Navy Upgrades Mine Warfare Capabilities With New Archerfish Neutralizer Contract
According to information published by the U.S. Department of Defense on June 6, 2025, BAE Systems Surface Ships Ltd., headquartered in Portsmouth, ...
Japan deploys first Mogami-class frigate JS Yubetsu to enhance patrols near Russian waters
On June 19, 2025, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Maritime Systems officially delivered the 3,900-ton Mogami-class multi-mission frigate JS Yubetsu (FF...
US Navy Enhances Rescue Power with New Steel Rescue Ship TATS 11 by Austal USA
According to the press release issued by Austal USA on June 14, 2025, the American shipbuilder successfully launched its first steel-hulled vessel,...
Ireland selects Thales to boost subsea surveillance capabilities
According to information published by the Irish Department of Defence on June 15, 2025, the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence, Simon Harris, announ...
Norwegian Navy Orders 28 Multi-Role Support Vessels Built by Ulstein and Larsnes
According to information published by Ulstein Group and Larsnes Mek. Verksted, on June 12, 2025, the two shipyards are formalizing a close collabor...
Dutch Navy Abandons to Acquire US Tomahawk for his submarines to European JSM-SL missiles
In a letter of 17 June 2025, the Dutch Ministry of Defence confirmed to Dutch Parliament that the Royal Netherlands Navy will integrate U.S.-made T...
Netherlands joins Orka-class submarine development to secure Arctic and North Sea presence
According to information published by the Dutch company Royal IHC on June 16, 2025, Royal IHC and Naval Group have signed a strategic contract to c...
Breaking News: Indian Navy Strengthens Anti-Submarine Capabilities with Commissioning of Locally Made INS Arnala Warship
According to information published on June 18, 2025, INS Arnala, the Indian Navy’s first indigenously built Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Cr...
Taiwan orders two improved Hai Kun-class submarines for stronger patrol and combat performances
According to the Liberty Times on June 14, 2025, Taiwan has signed a construction contract with CSBC Corporation for two new submarines under the I...
German Navy Aims to Strengthen Anti-Drone Defense with New 30mm Cannon
Published on 11 June 2025 under the title "qNFMLG – querschnittliche Nachfolgelösung für Marineleichtgeschütze", a public tender released via the o...
China’s most modern aircraft carrier Fujian to enter service in 2025 to challenge US in Pacific
As reported by CCTV News (China's national state-owned television broadcaster) on June 17, 2025, China’s third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, is exp...
New multi-munition launcher prototype to be tested by the French Navy on board a frigate
In an interview with Le Marin Ouest France on June 7, 2026, Rear Admiral David Desfougères, Deputy Chief of Naval Plans and Programs, confirmed tha...
U.S. Navy P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft Gains Real-Time Target Tracking And Threat Prioritization
According to information published by the U.S. Navy Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), on June 13, 2025, the first P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol a...
New U.S. Navy Pier Transforms Ammo Loading Capabilities for U.S. Warships
On May 20, 2025, the USS Tripoli marked a turning point at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach, California, by becoming the first large amphibious shi...
Breaking News: USS Nimitz Aircraft Carrier Rerouted to Middle East as Tensions Between Israel and Iran Rise
On June 16, 2025, U.S. Navy’s nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz was abruptly rerouted toward the Middle East, marking a major shift in U....
Taiwan starts propulsion tests of first indigenous Hai Kun submarine
As reported by UDN on June 14, 2025, Taiwan’s first domestically built submarine, the Hai Kun (SS-711), began autonomous movement under its own pow...
ALERT: Dual aircraft carrier deployment by China in Western Pacific raises regional alert among US and allies
According to information published by the Chinese Ministry of National Defense on June 10, 2025, Senior Colonel Wang Xuemeng confirmed that China’s...
South Korea-made BRP Rajah Sulayman patrol vessel launched as Philippine Navy boosts modernization
According to information published by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on June 11, 2025, the BRP Rajah Sulayman (PS-20), the first of six ...
China Proposes Transfer of Former Chinese Navy’s Type 039A ‘Yuan’-Class Submarines to Indonesia
On June 12, 2025, there is some speculation on the foreign media that Beijing has quietly proposed transferring three ex-People’s Liberation Army N...
Kang Kon destroyer relaunch confirms North Korea’s ambition to project naval power deeper into Pacific region
On June 13, 2025, North Korea relaunched its second Choe Hyon-class destroyer, named Kang Kon, during a formal ceremony held in the northeastern po...
Damen Marine Components to equip Dutch and Belgian Anti-Submarine Frigates with shock-proof rudders
On June 13, 2025, Damen Marine Components (DMC) announced it had been contracted to design, engineer, and deliver eight shock-proof rudders for the...
Canadian Navy to expand Arctic patrol and surveillance missions with new HMCS Frédérick Rolette
The Royal Canadian Navy is scheduled to commission the HMCS Frédérick Rolette offshore patrol vessel on June 13, 2025, at Wharf 22 of the Port of Q...