Navy News
Sweden Saab to Integrate VIDAR Laser Rangefinders to Boost Fire Control of Danish Navy Frigates
According to information published by the Lumibird Group on June 24, 2025, its Swedish subsidiary, Lumibird Photonics Sweden AB, has secured a new ...
Final US Independence-Class Littoral Combat Ship USS Pierre completes acceptance trials before delivery
On June 11, 2025, Austal USA completed acceptance trials for the future USS Pierre (LCS-38), the 19th and last Independence-variant Littoral Combat...
Denmark starts first mission with US-made Saildrone Voyager maritime drones to secure Baltic Sea
On June 16, 2025, the U.S.-based company Saildrone officially announced the operational deployment of four Voyager unmanned surface vehicles (USVs)...
British Navy HMS Prince of Wales Carrier Strike Group Arrives in Singapore to Reaffirm Indo-Pacific Commitment
According to information published by the British Ministry of Defence on June 23, 2025, the Royal Navy’s aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales has a...
China Coast Guard operates Z-20 helicopter for first time on its largest patrol vessel Nansha
As reported by the X user WenJian0922 on June 23, 2025, the Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) has been observed operating a Z-20 helicopter for the first t...
US Navy MH-60R Helicopters Enhance Submarine Detection Capabilities with MAD-XR Sensor
The U.S. Navy’s fleet of MH-60R Seahawk helicopters will soon receive a capability upgrade in the field of anti-submarine warfare with the integrat...
Breaking News: Norway Strengthens Ukraine’s Black Sea Defenses with Local Production of Uncrewed Sea Vessels
On June 23, 2025, Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (Norway) confirmed the co-production of uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) in Ukraine, expanding its p...
Alert: China’s New Fujian Aircraft Carrier Set to Enable Swarm Attack Capability Creating Strategic Shock Potential
On June 23, 2025, China’s state broadcaster CCTV confirmed that the Fujian aircraft carrier, the most advanced vessel in the People’s Liberation Ar...
US Ramps Up Missile Defense in the Mediterranean in Response to Iranian Attacks
In direct response to the growing number of Iranian ballistic missile strikes against Israel, the United States has reinforced its military posture...
Russia sends warship for the first time to escort sanctioned shadow fleet through English Channel
As reported by The Insider on June 22, 2025, Russia has, for the first time, conducted a documented escort of sanctioned tankers belonging to its s...
Drone integration on multipurpose ship BSAM enhances France maritime surveillance in Baltic
According to information published by Mer et Marine on June 23, 2025, the French Navy deployed the multipurpose support ship BSAM Garonne to the Ba...
Breaking News: U.S. Navy USS Gerald R Ford aircraft carrier deployed to Europe may reinforce Middle East due to Iran tensions
The USS Gerald R Ford, the U.S. Navy’s most advanced aircraft carrier, is set to depart from Naval Station Norfolk on June 24, 2025, for a planned ...
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...