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Royal Navy patrol ship HMS Tyne, backed by a Wildcat helicopter and Gibraltar-based HMS Cutlass, monitored Russian Ropucha-class landing ships and logistics cargo vessels transiting the English Channel, underscoring NATO vigilance over a key maritime corridor used by Moscow to sustain military mobility between northern bases and the Mediterranean (Picture source: UK Royal Navy). Royal Navy patrol ship HMS Tyne, backed by a Wildcat helicopter and Gibraltar-based HMS Cutlass, monitored Russian Ropucha-class landing ships and logistics cargo vessels transiting the English Channel, underscoring NATO vigilance over a key maritime corridor used by Moscow to sustain military mobility between northern bases and the Mediterranean (Picture source: UK Royal Navy).

UK Royal Navy Tracks Russian Landing Ships and Military Cargo Convoy Crossing the English Channel

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The Royal Navy deployed HMS Tyne, a Wildcat helicopter, and Gibraltar patrol craft HMS Cutlass to monitor Russian landing ships and logistics cargo...
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North Korea’s Choe Hyon class destroyer is a 5,000-ton missile-heavy warship built to launch land-attack, anti-ship, and air-defense weapons while extending Kim Jong Un’s sea-based deterrent (Picture source: KCNA). North Korea’s Choe Hyon class destroyer is a 5,000-ton missile-heavy warship built to launch land-attack, anti-ship, and air-defense weapons while extending Kim Jong Un’s sea-based deterrent (Picture source: KCNA).

North Korea Plans 12 Nuclear-Armed Destroyers by 2030 After Choe Hyon Missile Test

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected sea trials of the new Choe Hyon class destroyer and observed a sea-to-surface strategic cruise missile la...
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The USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. (DDG-124) is the 74th Arleigh Burke-class destroyer delivered to the U.S. Navy, and is also the last ship of the Flight IIA sequence before the transition to the Flight III variant, although the DDG-127 was ordered later. (Picture source: NAVSEA) The USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. (DDG-124) is the 74th Arleigh Burke-class destroyer delivered to the U.S. Navy, and is also the last ship of the Flight IIA sequence before the transition to the Flight III variant, although the DDG-127 was ordered later. (Picture source: NAVSEA)

U.S. Navy to commission 74th Arleigh Burke destroyer USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. in early April 2026

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The future Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. (DDG-124) departed Bath Iron Works on March 4, 2026, and is headin...
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The F21 is a heavyweight dual-purpose torpedo designed for both anti-submarine warfare and anti-surface warfare (Picture source: Naval group) The F21 is a heavyweight dual-purpose torpedo designed for both anti-submarine warfare and anti-surface warfare (Picture source: Naval group)

Netherlands Selects French F21 Torpedo for Future Orka-Class Submarines

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The Netherlands is preparing to equip its next generation Orka class submarines with the French F21 Mk2 heavyweight torpedo, moving away from earli...
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The Shahid Bagheri burns after a U.S. strike, marking the destruction of Iran’s most ambitious sea-based drone warfare platform (Picture source: U.S. CENTCOM/ Screenshot from video by Iranian state media). The Shahid Bagheri burns after a U.S. strike, marking the destruction of Iran’s most ambitious sea-based drone warfare platform (Picture source: U.S. CENTCOM/ Screenshot from video by Iranian state media).

Possible U.S. Capabilities Behind the Strike on Iran’s Shahid Bagheri Drone Carrier

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U.S. forces destroyed Iran’s Shahid Bagheri drone carrier during the opening hours of Operation Epic Fury, eliminating the Islamic Revolutionary Gu...
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Screenshot from video footage released by U.S. Central Command showing the Iranian Navy Moudge-class frigate IRIS Dena during the sinking process in the Indian Ocean after reportedly being struck by MK-48 torpedoes fired by the U.S. Navy Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Charlotte (SSN-766). Screenshot from video footage released by U.S. Central Command showing the Iranian Navy Moudge-class frigate IRIS Dena during the sinking process in the Indian Ocean after reportedly being struck by MK-48 torpedoes fired by the U.S. Navy Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Charlotte (SSN-766).

New Details: How U.S. Navy Sub USS Charlotte Sank Iranian Frigate IRIS Dena With Two MK-48 Torpedoes

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The U.S. Navy demonstrated the reach of its submarine force after the Los Angeles class attack submarine USS Charlotte (SSN 766) reportedly sank th...
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The Bandar Abbas-class fleet replenishment ship IRIS Bushehr (422) requested assistance from Sri Lanka on March 4, 2026, after one of its engines malfunctioned, leading to the evacuation of more than 200 crew members. (Picture source: Facebook/Anupa Kavindu Bandara and X/visionergeo) The Bandar Abbas-class fleet replenishment ship IRIS Bushehr (422) requested assistance from Sri Lanka on March 4, 2026, after one of its engines malfunctioned, leading to the evacuation of more than 200 crew members. (Picture source: Facebook/Anupa Kavindu Bandara and X/visionergeo)

Sri Lanka takes control of Iranian Navy ship IRIS Bushehr after US submarine sinks IRIS Dena

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Sri Lanka took control of the Iranian naval auxiliary ship IRIS Bushehr after the vessel requested assistance near the island following the sinking...
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Artist’s rendering of the next-generation Columbia-class nuclear ballistic missile submarine with an unarmed Trident II D5 Life Extension (D5LE) missile launches from an Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine (Picture source: US DoD/Edited by Army Recognition) Artist’s rendering of the next-generation Columbia-class nuclear ballistic missile submarine with an unarmed Trident II D5 Life Extension (D5LE) missile launches from an Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine (Picture source: US DoD/Edited by Army Recognition)

U.S. Navy Prepares Future Columbia-Class Nuclear Submarine for Trident II Ballistic Missiles

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As the U.S. Navy prepares to introduce the Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine, maintaining compatibility with the Trident II D5 missile rem...
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Within task group operations, the Zr.Ms. Evertsen air defense frigate protects other vessels at short and medium ranges while maintaining situational awareness across a large airspace sector. (Picture source: Dutch MoD) Within task group operations, the Zr.Ms. Evertsen air defense frigate protects other vessels at short and medium ranges while maintaining situational awareness across a large airspace sector. (Picture source: Dutch MoD)

Netherlands redeploys HNLMS Evertsen air defense frigate to protect French carrier strike group

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The Dutch government is examining whether the Royal Netherlands Navy frigate HNLMS Evertsen should join the French Charles de Gaulle carrier strike...
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Spain is sending Aegis frigate SPS Cristóbal Colón (F-105) to Cyprus to bolster European air and missile defense amid Iran-linked escalation, joining a wider multinational naval deployment in the Eastern Mediterranean (Picture source: Spain MoD). Spain is sending Aegis frigate SPS Cristóbal Colón (F-105) to Cyprus to bolster European air and missile defense amid Iran-linked escalation, joining a wider multinational naval deployment in the Eastern Mediterranean (Picture source: Spain MoD).

Spain Deploys Aegis Frigate to Cyprus to Strengthen European Missile Defense Against Iran

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Spain is deploying its advanced Aegis-equipped frigate SPS Cristóbal Colón (F-105) toward Cyprus to strengthen European air and missile defense as ...
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Mobix Labs has won a new U.S. Navy order for Tomahawk electronics as Iran-war strike demand rapidly drains U.S. cruise missile stockpiles, pushing faster production. Tomahawk remains the Navy’s key standoff weapon, offering roughly 900 nm range, low-altitude penetration, and in-flight retargeting (Picture source: U.S. DoW). Mobix Labs has won a new U.S. Navy order for Tomahawk electronics as Iran-war strike demand rapidly drains U.S. cruise missile stockpiles, pushing faster production. Tomahawk remains the Navy’s key standoff weapon, offering roughly 900 nm range, low-altitude penetration, and in-flight retargeting (Picture source: U.S. DoW).

U.S. Navy Orders Tomahawk Missile Electronics as Iran War Drives Cruise Missile Production Surge

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Mobix Labs has received a new U.S. Navy production order for Tomahawk cruise missile electronics as operational demand rises during the Iran confli...
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A U.S. Navy fast attack submarine sank an Iranian combatant vessel in the Indian Ocean with a single Mk 48 heavyweight torpedo, marking the first confirmed wartime sinking of an enemy warship by a U.S. submarine since World War II (Picture Source: U.S. Navy / U.S. Department of War / Lockheed Martin) A U.S. Navy fast attack submarine sank an Iranian combatant vessel in the Indian Ocean with a single Mk 48 heavyweight torpedo, marking the first confirmed wartime sinking of an enemy warship by a U.S. submarine since World War II (Picture Source: U.S. Navy / U.S. Department of War / Lockheed Martin)

U.S. Submarine Strike on Iranian Warship Highlights Combat Performance of Mk-48 Torpedo

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On 4 March 2026, a United States Navy fast attack submarine sank an Iranian combatant vessel in the Indian Ocean with a single Mk 48 heavyweight to...
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Current projections indicate the Chinese submarine fleet could reach roughly 80 submarines by 2035, with about half powered by nuclear reactors to increase the country's endurance and operational reach across the Indo-Pacific. (Picture source: Chinese MoD) Current projections indicate the Chinese submarine fleet could reach roughly 80 submarines by 2035, with about half powered by nuclear reactors to increase the country's endurance and operational reach across the Indo-Pacific. (Picture source: Chinese MoD)

China to expand submarine fleet toward 70 boats by 2027 and 80 by 2035 to challenge US Navy

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U.S. naval intelligence indicates China could expand its submarine fleet to about 70 boats by 2027 and around 80 by 2035, including new nuclear-pow...
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India has signed a $238.5 million contract with Russia to acquire Shtil-1 vertical-launch surface-to-air missiles, strengthening the Indian Navy’s ability to protect frontline warships from aircraft, drones, helicopters, and sea-skimming anti-ship missiles (Picture Source: Russian MoD) India has signed a $238.5 million contract with Russia to acquire Shtil-1 vertical-launch surface-to-air missiles, strengthening the Indian Navy’s ability to protect frontline warships from aircraft, drones, helicopters, and sea-skimming anti-ship missiles (Picture Source: Russian MoD)

India Signs $238M Shtil-1 Missile Deal with Russia to Reinforce Naval Air Defense

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India has signed a $238.5 million contract with Russia to procure Shtil vertical-launch surface-to-air missiles for the Indian Navy, strengthening ...
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspects operations aboard the Choe Hyon destroyer North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspects operations aboard the Choe Hyon destroyer

North Korea Plans to Produce Two Destroyers Per Year and Expand Its Nuclear-Capable Navy

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un spent two days inspecting the country’s newest 5,000-ton destroyer, Choe Hyon, and observing cruise missile launche...
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U.S. forces struck Iran’s IRGC Navy missile corvette IRIS Shahid Sayyad Shirazi during Operation Epic Fury on March 4, 2026, damaging one of Tehran’s newest Shahid Soleimani-class warships near the Strait of Hormuz and further eroding Iran’s naval capabilities in the Gulf (Picture Source: U.S. CENTCOM / Iranian Media) U.S. forces struck Iran’s IRGC Navy missile corvette IRIS Shahid Sayyad Shirazi during Operation Epic Fury on March 4, 2026, damaging one of Tehran’s newest Shahid Soleimani-class warships near the Strait of Hormuz and further eroding Iran’s naval capabilities in the Gulf (Picture Source: U.S. CENTCOM / Iranian Media)

U.S. Central Command Reveals Strike on Iran’s New Soleimani-Class Corvette Shahid Sayyad Shirazi

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On March 4, 2026, during ongoing Operation Epic Fury, U.S. forces struck the Iranian Navy’s IRIS Shahid Sayyad Shirazi, a Shahid Soleimani-class mi...
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Canadian authorities are considering the option of dividing the procurement between Germany’s ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems and South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean, acquiring six submarines from each supplier. (Picture source: TKMS and Hanwha Ocean) Canadian authorities are considering the option of dividing the procurement between Germany’s ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems and South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean, acquiring six submarines from each supplier. (Picture source: TKMS and Hanwha Ocean)

Canada considers split purchase of 12 submarines between Germany and South Korea

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Canada is considering splitting its planned purchase of 12 diesel-electric submarines equally between Germany’s TKMS Type 212CD and South Korea’s H...
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An Israeli Navy missile boat intercepted and destroyed a suspected Iranian drone launched from Lebanon during Operation Lion’s Roar, highlighting the expanding role of naval forces in Israel’s air-defense operations against regional UAV threats (Pictures Source: IDF / Iranian Media) An Israeli Navy missile boat intercepted and destroyed a suspected Iranian drone launched from Lebanon during Operation Lion’s Roar, highlighting the expanding role of naval forces in Israel’s air-defense operations against regional UAV threats (Pictures Source: IDF / Iranian Media)

Israeli Navy Shoots Down Suspected Iranian Shahed-Type Drone Launched from Lebanon

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On 4 March 2026, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released infrared footage showing an Israeli Navy missile boat intercepting an unmanned aerial veh...
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The confirmation by Pete Hegseth of the US submarine attack on the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena marks the first time a US submarine has sunk a warship with a torpedo in combat since World War II. (Picture source: US DoW and Iranian MoD) The confirmation by Pete Hegseth of the US submarine attack on the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena marks the first time a US submarine has sunk a warship with a torpedo in combat since World War II. (Picture source: US DoW and Iranian MoD)

US submarine sinks first warship with torpedo in combat since World War II with attack on Iranian frigate IRIS Dena

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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed that a US Navy submarine sank the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena with a torpedo in international waters of t...
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France redeploys Charles de Gaulle carrier strike group to Middle East as US-Iran war expands

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French President Emmanuel Macron has ordered the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle and its escorting warships to redeploy toward the Eastern Medit...
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QENS Al Fulk is Qatar’s amphibious flagship, combining an LPD mission with area air defense. With Sylver A50 VLS for Aster interceptors and a Kronos Power Shield-supported sensor suite, it can act as a forward missile-defense node while carrying troops, vehicles, and landing craft for amphibious operations (Picture source: Army Recognition Group). QENS Al Fulk is Qatar’s amphibious flagship, combining an LPD mission with area air defense. With Sylver A50 VLS for Aster interceptors and a Kronos Power Shield-supported sensor suite, it can act as a forward missile-defense node while carrying troops, vehicles, and landing craft for amphibious operations (Picture source: Army Recognition Group).

Qatar Deploys Aster-Armed Warships to Intercept Iranian Drones in Gulf Missile Attack

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Qatar’s navy used its new generation of air defense warships to help intercept Iranian drones during a coordinated missile and drone attack targeti...
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The United Kingdom has deployed the Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dragon to the Eastern Mediterranean to strengthen air defence around Cyprus and protect key installations such as RAF Akrotiri amid rising Iranian-linked drone threats in the region (Picture Source: UK Ministry of Defence / Britannica) The United Kingdom has deployed the Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dragon to the Eastern Mediterranean to strengthen air defence around Cyprus and protect key installations such as RAF Akrotiri amid rising Iranian-linked drone threats in the region (Picture Source: UK Ministry of Defence / Britannica)

UK Deploys HMS Dragon Destroyer to Eastern Mediterranean to Counter Iranian Drone and Missile Threats

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On 3 March 2026, the UK Ministry of Defence confirmed the deployment of the air-defence destroyer HMS Dragon and drone-intercepting Wildcat helicop...
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U.S. Central Command announced that American forces destroyed 17 Iranian naval vessels and one submarine during Operation Epic Fury, significantly degrading Tehran’s maritime capabilities in the Persian Gulf. U.S. Central Command announced that American forces destroyed 17 Iranian naval vessels and one submarine during Operation Epic Fury, significantly degrading Tehran’s maritime capabilities in the Persian Gulf.

U.S. Forces Destroy 17 Iranian Warships and One Submarine in Operation Epic Fury Strikes

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U.S. Central Command reports that American forces destroyed 17 Iranian naval vessels and one submarine during Operation Epic Fury, a large-scale ca...
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IRIS Dena, pennant number 75, belonged to the Iranian Navy’s Southern Fleet and was built at Iranian Navy factories in Bandar Abbas, laid down in 2012, launched in 2015, and commissioned into service in 2021. (Picture source: Iranian MoD) IRIS Dena, pennant number 75, belonged to the Iranian Navy’s Southern Fleet and was built at Iranian Navy factories in Bandar Abbas, laid down in 2012, launched in 2015, and commissioned into service in 2021. (Picture source: Iranian MoD)

Iranian Navy frigate IRIS Dena sinks near Sri Lanka after possible submarine attack

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Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath says that the Iranian Navy frigate IRIS Dena sank about 40 km south of Sri Lankan coasts, near Galle, a...
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Future USNS Lansing EPF 16 floats out at Austal USA in Mobile on 25 February 2026 as the Navy’s final Spearhead class fast transport pairing 35 plus knot intra theater lift with Flight II Role 2 Enhanced medical spaces (Picture source: Austal USA). Future USNS Lansing EPF 16 floats out at Austal USA in Mobile on 25 February 2026 as the Navy’s final Spearhead class fast transport pairing 35 plus knot intra theater lift with Flight II Role 2 Enhanced medical spaces (Picture source: Austal USA).

U.S. Launches USNS Lansing EPF-16 Final Spearhead Fast Transport with New Medical Capability

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The U.S. Navy and Austal USA launched the future USNS Lansing (EPF 16) in Mobile, Alabama on Feb. 25, marking the final Spearhead-class Expeditiona...
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