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Republic of Korea Marines used KAAV-7A1 amphibious assault vehicles with U.S. Marines in Hawaii to rehearse armored ship-to-shore movement before RIMPAC 2026 (Picture Source: U.S. Marines)

South Korean KAAV-7A1 Ship-to-Shore Drill with U.S. Marines Highlights Allied Readiness for Littoral Warfare

27 Jun, 2026 - 12:19 | Naval News Navy 2026

South Korean Marines rehearsed KAAV-7A1 ship-to-shore operations alongside U.S. Marines at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows in Hawaii ahead of Exer…

Airbus and Kawasaki Heavy Industries will study a Japanese U950 Eurodrone anti-submarine warfare variant aimed at strengthening long-endurance maritime surveillance around Japan’s contested waters (Picture Source: Airbus)

Airbus and Kawasaki Examine a Japanese Anti-Submarine Warfare Variant of the U950 Eurodrone

27 Jun, 2026 - 10:27 | Naval News Navy 2026

Airbus and Kawasaki Heavy Industries are examining an anti-submarine warfare variant of the U950 Eurodrone for Japan, Airbus announced on 26 June 202…

U.S. Marines used Assault Amphibious Vehicles during Sea Breeze 26 in Romania to strengthen NATO amphibious readiness and improve allied coordination in the Black Sea region (Picture Source: USMC)

U.S. Marines Train with Assault Amphibious Vehicles in Romania to Sharpen Black Sea Amphibious Readiness

27 Jun, 2026 - 9:12 | Naval News Navy 2026

U.S. Marines deployed Assault Amphibious Vehicles during Exercise Sea Breeze 26 in Romania, with imagery released by the U.S. Defense Visual Informat…

Raytheon received a $1.108 billion U.S. Navy contract modification for AIM-9X Sidewinder Lot 26 production, adding Block II and Block II+ infrared-guided missiles, training rounds, spare guidance units, propulsion sections, and support equipment for U.S. services and Foreign Military Sales customers through 2029 (Picture source: U.S. DoW).

U.S. Navy Orders 1,989 AIM-9X Sidewinder Missiles in $1.1B Raytheon Deal to Rebuild Air Defense Stocks

26 Jun, 2026 - 14:58 | Naval News Navy 2026

Raytheon will produce nearly 2,000 AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles under a $1.108 billion U.S. Navy contract modification announced on June 25, 2026, expa…

The biennial Valiant Shield exercise brings together advanced naval, air, and joint-force capabilities, providing an opportunity to refine command-and-control procedures, integrated operations, and allied readiness across multiple warfighting domains. (Picture source: US DoD)

USS George Washington Carrier Strike Group Leads Major U.S.-Japan Naval Force in Philippine Sea

22 Jun, 2026 - 10:52 | Naval News Navy 2026

The United States and Japan deployed a large naval and air force package in the Philippine Sea as part of Exercise Valiant Shield 2026, led by the US…

The Boeing P-8A Poseidon is the U.S. Navy's primary maritime patrol aircraft, designed for anti-submarine warfare, maritime surveillance, intelligence gathering, and long-range monitoring of naval activity across the world's oceans.

U.S. Navy Awards Boeing $880M to Boost P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft Against Sub Threats

21 Jun, 2026 - 10:46 | Naval News Navy 2026

As China and Russia continue expanding their submarine capabilities across the Indo-Pacific, North Atlantic, and Arctic regions, the U.S. Navy has aw…

British Royal Marines from 42 Commando and National Crime Agency officers board the tanker CMR Smyrtos, operating under a false Cameroonian flag, during the first UK-led operation targeting a vessel suspected of supporting Russia's sanctions-evasion network linked to the war in Ukraine.

UK Royal Marines Board Russian-Linked Oil Tanker in First Military Sanctions Enforcement

18 Jun, 2026 - 21:56 | Naval News Navy 2026

The United Kingdom has carried out its first military-led enforcement action against a vessel linked to Russia’s sanctions-evasion network, with Roya…

The Royal Netherlands Navy will equip its future Orka-class submarines with Naval Group’s F21 heavyweight torpedo, a 533 mm weapon designed for long-range anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare with fibre-optic guidance, autonomous acoustic homing, and a 50 km engagement range (Picture source: French MoD).

Netherlands Orders French F21 Heavyweight Torpedo for Orka Submarines to Boost NATO Undersea Warfare

18 Jun, 2026 - 20:34 | Naval News Navy 2026

Naval Group will equip the Royal Netherlands Navy’s future Orka-class submarines with the French F21 heavyweight torpedo, giving the Dutch fleet a mo…

Castelion’s Blackbeard hypersonic missile moves toward early U.S. Navy operational testing under a $23.4 million order for 50 pre-production weapons, supporting future F/A-18E/F Super Hornet carrier-based strike capability (Picture source: Castelion).

U.S. Navy Orders First 50 Blackbeard Hypersonic Missiles for Super Hornet Fighters

18 Jun, 2026 - 14:23 | Naval News Navy 2026

Castelion will deliver 50 Blackbeard pre-production hypersonic missiles to the U.S. Navy under a $23.4 million order announced on June 16, 2026, givi…

U.S. Army soldiers from the 25th Infantry Division tested unmanned surface vessels at Naval Base Camilo Osias in the Philippines during Exercise Salaknib 2026, demonstrating how small autonomous boats can support coastal surveillance, port security, and logistics protection in an archipelagic operating environment (Picture source: Army Recognition Group).

U.S. Army Tests Unmanned Surface Vessels to Protect Logistics Ship in Philippine Waters

17 Jun, 2026 - 20:40 | Naval News Navy 2026

U.S. Army soldiers tested and fielded unmanned surface vessels during Exercise Salaknib 2026 in the Philippines, with DVIDS imagery posted on June 17…

On June 16, 2026, the Russian Navy frigate Admiral Grigorovich fired 4 to 5 rounds of warning small-arms fire during an encounter with the 12-meter British sailing yacht Bright Future in the English Channel. (Picture source: Telegram/Russian Navy)

Russian warship fires warning shots at British yacht in English Channel

17 Jun, 2026 - 12:31 | Naval News Navy 2026

The Russian Navy frigate Admiral Grigorovich fired small-arms warning shots near the British-registered civilian sailing yacht Bright Future in the E…

Hanwha Ocean’s selection for South Korea’s KDDX destroyer program advances a six-ship plan to field domestically designed warships with Korean radars, vertical-launch missiles, electric propulsion, and stronger air-defense and anti-submarine capabilities for the Republic of Korea Navy (Picture source: @Foxtrot19_RADAR on X).

South Korea Advances KDDX Destroyer Program with Hanwha Ocean for 6 New Warships

12 Jun, 2026 - 14:34 | Naval News Navy 2026

Hanwha Ocean has been selected as the preferred bidder for South Korea’s KDDX next-generation destroyer program, a decision notified by DAPA on June…

Illustrative image showing a U.S. Army AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopter launching an AGM-114 Hellfire missile. CENTCOM reported that a U.S. aircraft fired two Hellfire missiles to disable the engine room of the Guinea-Bissau-flagged tanker M/T Jalveer in the Gulf of Oman on June 10, 2026, after the vessel allegedly failed to comply with U.S. directives. The image is not related to the actual operation.

U.S. Forces Uses Hellfire Missiles to Stop Iranian Oil Tanker Violating Gulf of Oman Blockade

12 Jun, 2026 - 11:00 | Naval News Navy 2026

U.S. forces disabled an oil tanker allegedly carrying Iranian crude through the Gulf of Oman using precision-guided AGM-114 Hellfire missiles, signal…

Saronic and Castelion are preparing a 2027 demonstration that would launch the Blackbeard hypersonic missile from the autonomous Marauder unmanned surface vessel, potentially creating a new distributed maritime strike capability for U.S. and allied forces (Picture Source: Saronic Technologies and Castelion / Edited by Army Recognition Group)

Blackbeard Hypersonic Missile Launch from Marauder USV Could Expand U.S. Distributed Maritime Strike Architecture

12 Jun, 2026 - 10:46 | Naval News Navy 2026

Saronic Technologies and Castelion are preparing to demonstrate a maritime hypersonic strike capability by integrating the Blackbeard missile with th…

U.S. Navy LCAC launched from USS Boxer carrying three Marine Corps LAV-25 reconnaissance vehicles during South China Sea operations, showcasing the ability of forward-deployed amphibious forces to rapidly project mechanized combat power ashore in a contested Indo-Pacific environment (Picture Source: U.S. Navy)

U.S. Navy Air Cushion Landing Craft Deploying LAV-25 Vehicles Signals Expeditionary Warfare Posture in South China Sea

11 Jun, 2026 - 16:54 | Naval News Navy 2026

A U.S. Navy LCAC carrying three Marine Corps LAV-25 reconnaissance vehicles was photographed departing the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer during o…

USS George Washington (CVN 73) conducted MH-60 Seahawk helicopter operations in the Philippine Sea, highlighting the U.S. Navy’s forward-deployed carrier presence, rotary-wing anti-submarine and anti-surface capabilities, and operational readiness amid growing Chinese naval activity in the Western Pacific (Picture source: U.S. DoW).

U.S. Carrier George Washington Deploys MH-60 Seahawk Helicopters Near China Flashpoints

11 Jun, 2026 - 16:36 | Naval News Navy 2026

USS George Washington carried out helicopter operations in the Philippine Sea on June 9–10, keeping the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft ca…

The U.S. Navy has reactivated Submarine Squadron 3 at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia, establishing a forward command structure that will support AUKUS submarine rotations and strengthen allied undersea deterrence across the Indo-Pacific (Picture Source: U.S. Navy)

U.S. Navy Revives Submarine Squadron 3 in Australia to Extend Allied Undersea Reach Across Indo-Pacific

11 Jun, 2026 - 12:22 | Naval News Navy 2026

The U.S. Navy has reactivated Submarine Squadron 3 in Western Australia, DVIDS reported on June 10, 2026, creating a forward command element for AUKU…

The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Michael Murphy launched Tomahawk cruise missiles during U.S. self-defense strikes against Iranian military targets, demonstrating the Navy’s ability to deliver long-range precision firepower from the sea while supporting regional security and protecting international shipping routes (Picture Source: U.S. Navy)

U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-Class Destroyer USS Michael Murphy Launches Tomahawk Missiles in Self-Defense Strikes on Iran

11 Jun, 2026 - 10:21 | Naval News Navy 2026

USS Michael Murphy launched Tomahawk cruise missiles during U.S. self-defense strikes against military targets in Iran, placing the Arleigh Burke-cla…

Lockheed Martin received a $153.9 million U.S. Navy contract modification for long-lead materials supporting the production of 11 F-35 Lightning II fighters for an undisclosed Foreign Military Sales customer, helping secure future deliveries through 2030 (Picture source: U.S. DoW).

U.S. Navy Funds Long-Lead Parts for 11 F-35 Fighters as Foreign Buyer Remains Undisclosed

10 Jun, 2026 - 16:48 | Naval News Navy 2026

Lockheed Martin has received $153.9 million to start securing long-lead components for 11 F-35 Lightning II fighters for an unnamed Foreign Military…

Saronic Technologies’ 24-foot Corsair autonomous surface vessel assisted in the recovery of two U.S. Army AH-64 Apache crew members after their helicopter went down near Oman, demonstrating how uncrewed maritime systems can support personnel recovery in the Strait of Hormuz area (Picture source: Saronic).

U.S. Navy Corsair Naval Drone Rescues Apache Helicopter Crew After Oman Crash Near Strait of Hormuz

10 Jun, 2026 - 16:04 | Naval News Navy 2026

Saronic Technologies’ 24-foot Corsair autonomous surface vessel played a direct role in rescuing two U.S. Army AH-64 Apache crew members after their…

A newly released U.S. Marine Corps image of an AH-1Z Viper landing aboard USS Boxer in the South China Sea highlights the forward deployment of a combat-ready amphibious force capable of deterrence, rapid crisis response, and expeditionary operations across the Indo-Pacific (Picture Source: U.S. Marines)

U.S. Marines Reinforce South China Sea Deterrence with AH-1Z Vipers at the Core of Boxer Amphibious Ready Group

10 Jun, 2026 - 10:32 | Naval News Navy 2026

A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper operating from the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer in the South China Sea highlights the combat-ready presence of t…

The U.S. has approved a $69 million sale of MK 54 lightweight torpedoes to New Zealand, strengthening the country's anti-submarine warfare capability by providing the key engagement weapon for its P-8A Poseidon fleet and future MH-60R Seahawk helicopters (Picture Source: U.S. 7th Fleet)

U.S. MK 54 Torpedo Sale Gives New Zealand a Sharper Edge Against Growing Pacific Submarine Threats

9 Jun, 2026 - 15:03 | Naval News Navy 2026

New Zealand is moving to close a critical gap in its undersea warfare capability after the United States approved a potential $69 million sale of MK…

U.S. Navy personnel from Unmanned Undersea Vehicle Group (UUVGRU) 1 recover an Iver3 unmanned underwater vehicle during Exercise BALTOPS 2026 in Liepaja, Latvia, on June 8, 2026. The underwater drone supports NATO efforts to enhance undersea surveillance, mine countermeasure operations, and critical maritime infrastructure protection in the Baltic Sea. (Picture source: U.S. Department of War/Defense)

U.S. Navy Demonstrates Advanced Underwater Drones Amid Russian Submarine Concerns in Baltic Waters

9 Jun, 2026 - 12:37 | Naval News Navy 2026

The U.S. Navy’s Unmanned Undersea Vehicle Group (UUVGRU) 1 conducted advanced unmanned underwater vehicle operations during NATO’s BALTOPS 2026 exerc…

U.S. Department of War contractors prepare a VBAT vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial system for launch aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) during operations in the Pacific Ocean on June 9, 2026. (Picture source: U.S. DoD)

U.S. Marines Deploy VBAT Drone from USS Portland vessel to Expand Indo-Pacific Intelligence Missions

9 Jun, 2026 - 11:55 | Naval News Navy 2026

The U.S. Marine Corps has demonstrated the VBAT vertical take-off and landing unmanned aerial system aboard the amphibious transport dock USS Portlan…

A U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter jet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151 prepares for an arrested landing aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) on June 2, 2026. Aircraft from Abraham Lincoln's Carrier Air Wing recently conducted a precision strike against the tanker M/T Marivex in the Gulf of Oman as part of U.S. blockade enforcement operations targeting maritime traffic bound for Iran.

U.S. Navy F/A-18 Fighter Jet Uses Precision Munition to Disable Marivex Tanker Bound for Iran

9 Jun, 2026 - 10:39 | Naval News Navy 2026

A U.S. Navy F/A-18E/F Super Hornet launched from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) fired a precision-guided munition int…