Navy News
Finland begins construction of final Pohjanmaa-class corvette at Rauma shipyard
On January 14, 2026, the Finnish Navy began construction of the fourth Pohjanmaa-class multi-role corvette at the Rauma shipyard, while the keel of...
Philippines receives first Rajah Sulayman-class offshore patrol vessel from South Korea
On January 19, 2026, the Philippine Navy confirmed the arrival of the future BRP Rajah Sulayman (PS-20), the first of six offshore patrol vessels o...
Russia may begin first sea trials of Khabarovsk nuclear submarine in 2026 as Poseidon carrier
According to Izvestia, Russia’s Project 09851 nuclear-powered submarine Khabarovsk could begin sea trials in 2026 following completion of outfittin...
Is the U.S. investing $1.5 Billion in Peru’s main naval base to counter China’s growing influence?
On January 15, 2026, the United States approved a potential $1.5 billion Foreign Military Sale to Peru, covering the design, construction, and long...
US Navy reveals FF(X) frigate specifications to rapidly restore America’s naval power
On January 15, 2026, Chris Cavas shared that the U.S. Navy has released an official FF(X) frigate concept graphic at the Surface Navy Association s...
Greece welcomes first new frigate since 1998 as Belharra-class HS Kimon enters service
The HS Kimon, the first FDI HN Belharra-class frigate for the Hellenic Navy, arrived in Greece on January 15, 2026, following its delivery from Fra...
US seizes sixth Venezuelan oil tanker Veronica in Caribbean to expand shadow fleet blockade
U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced on January 15, 2026, that U.S. forces boarded and seized the Motor Tanker Veronica in int...
U.S. Navy Redirects USS Abraham Lincoln Strike Group Toward Middle East as Iran Tensions Surge
In a notable shift in American naval deployments, the U.S. Navy has ordered the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group to transit from the Indo-P...
Philippine Navy’s first Rajah Sulayman-class offshore patrol vessel departs South Korea
On January 13, 2025, 서각 이유충 합판 그림 조각가 shared a YouTube video showing that the Philippine Navy’s first Rajah Sulayman-class offshore patrol vessel, ...
U.S. Navy Explores Low-Cost Unmanned Combat Vessels with Textron’s MMUSV
Textron Inc. says its Textron Systems division has introduced the Multi Mission Uncrewed Surface Vessel, a fifth-generation evolution of the Common...
U.S. Navy Accepts 350th MH-60R Romeo Helicopter as Pacific Maritime Threats Grow
The U.S. Navy marked an aviation milestone this week with the formal acceptance of its 350th MH-60R Seahawk helicopter during a ceremony at Lockhee...
China Develops Type 096 Ballistic Missile Submarine to Challenge U.S. Undersea Nuclear Deterrence
Chinese state media reporting released on 14 January 2026 has offered the clearest public look yet at the People’s Liberation Army Navy’s Type 096 ...
U.S. Congress approves deployment of SLCM-N nuclear cruise missiles on Trump-class battleships
On January 8, 2026, the U.S. Congress confirmed that the Nuclear-Armed Sea-Launched Cruise Missile (SLCM-N) will be integrated into the future Trum...
U.S. Coast Guard Expands Arctic Operations With USCGC Kimball Patrol Mission
The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Kimball has returned to Hawaii after a 120-day Arctic and sub-Arctic patrol spanning more than 16,500 nauti...
U.S. Marine Corps Selects XQ-58 Valkyrie Drone to Team with F-35s in Future Air Combat
Northrop Grumman has been competitively awarded the U.S. Marine Corps MUX TACAIR Collaborative Combat Aircraft effort, teaming its autonomy and mis...
Indonesia starts sea trials of KRI Prabu Siliwangi offshore patrol vessel in Italy
On January 10, 2026, the Indonesian Navy announced that the KRI Prabu Siliwangi completed its first sea trial in Italian waters on January 8, 2026,...
UK to authorize military seizure of shadow fleet tankers evading Russia oil sanctions
As reported by the BBC on January 11, 2026, the United Kingdom is preparing to authorize military seizure of shadow fleet oil tankers suspected of ...
Northrop Grumman's New MK54 MOD 2 Torpedo Enters Production to Redefine U.S. Anti-Submarine Warfare
Northrop Grumman confirmed on January 12, 2026, that manufacturing is underway for the MK54 MOD 2, the latest evolution of the U.S. Navy’s primary ...
China’s Navy Deploys Upgraded Type 054A Frigate for Escort and Anti-Submarine Warfare
China’s PLA Navy has commissioned Linfen (hull 543), an upgraded Type 054A frigate featuring a larger main gun and expanded aviation facilities. Th...
US Navy to set first Trump-class battleship schedule within 60 days
As reported by Defense Daily on January 8, 2026, the U.S. Navy is preparing to define the initial design schedule for the BBG(X) guided-missile bat...
Italy Upgrades FREMM EVO Warships with New Radar and Cyber Systems to Counter Modern Threats
Italy’s FREMM EVO frigate program has passed its Critical Design Review, formally closing design work and clearing the way for serial construction,...
Vietnam Navy Ka-28 Helicopters Fire APRP-2 Missile During Anti-Submarine Drill
Vietnamese television footage aired in early January and later circulated online has provided an unusual look at the Vietnam People’s Navy employin...
Pakistan Navy Successfully Fires Chinese LY-80N Air Defense Missile From Type 054A/P Frigate
According to information released by the Directorate General Public Relations of Pakistan Navy on January 10, 2026, the Pakistan Navy executed a hi...
U.S. Navy Christens USNS Lansing Spearhead-Class Fast Transport Ship for Expeditionary Operations
On 10 January 2026, the U.S. Navy christened the future USNS Lansing (EPF 16), a Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport, during a ceremony at...
U.S. Navy Funds Northrop Grumman to Develop New Rocket Motor to Counter Hypersonic Threats
Northrop Grumman stated on January 7, 2026, that the U.S. Navy awarded the company a $94.3 million contract to develop and qualify a new 21-inch di...