Naval News Navy 2024
New Zealand Navy to join international force to protect navigation in Red Sea
New Zealand has announced the deployment of a team of six highly trained individuals from its Defence Force to the Middle East to enhance maritime ...
Taiwanese Navy to establish new Sea Control Missile Command
As reported by the Liberty Times on January 20, 2024, Taiwan is in the process of establishing a Sea Control Missile Command for its Navy, set to b...
Ukrainian soldiers discover sunken Russian Project 205P Tarantul-class patrol boat in Crimea
According to the Institute for the Study of War on January 18, 2024, Ukrainian partisans and satellite imagery confirmed that Ukrainian strikes aga...
UMEX 2024: US Central Command showcases Mast 13 USV
At the UMEX 2024 exhibition, the United States Central Command introduced the MAST-13 Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV), showcasing its technical speci...
UMEX 2024: SeaSword III USV showcasing by LIG Nex I from South Korea
The SeaSword III (Haegum-3), an advanced unmanned coastguard patrol boat developed by LIG Nex1, a South Korean defense contractor, has been sh...
UMEX 2024: Israeli firm Elbits Systems displays Seagull USV in UAE despite heightened tensions in Middle East
The Seagull Unmanned Surface Vessel, developed by the Israeli firm Elbit Systems, was showcased at the UMEX 2024 event held in the United Arab Emir...
North Korea’s claimed test of Haeil-5-23 underwater nuclear attack drone qualified as fabricated
South Korea's presidential office has expressed doubts about North Korea's recent claims regarding the testing of an underwater nuclear weapon syst...
Russian Navy increases number of missile carriers in Black Sea to two
Even though the Ukrainian armed forces already inflicted very heavy losses on the Russian Navy initially deployed in the Black Sea area, forcing it...
Turkish Navy takes delivery of Türkiye’s first national frigate F-515 TCG Istanbul
A ceremony was held on 19 January 2024 to mark the delivery of four new naval platforms that will further strengthen the Turkish Naval Forces. “Pow...
British Royal Navy’s Sea Viper missile system used to destroy Houthis drones in Red Sea to be upgraded
Cutting-edge Royal Navy missiles – recently used to shoot down multiple hostile drones in the Red Sea – will receive significant enhancements throu...
Belgium announces participation in European mission to protect free navigation in Red Sea
American and British forces have recently carried out multiple airstrikes (and it is likely not yet over) on Houthi positions in Yemen in an attemp...
Indonesian shipyard PT PAL ready to supply Indonesian Navy with 12 submarines
According to Defense Studies, Indonesia currently maintains a fleet comprising one submarine manufactured in West Germany and three submarines prod...
Austal delivers Spearhead class expeditionary fast transport USNS Cody to US Navy
According to a PR published by Austal on January 12, 2024, the United States Navy has expanded its fleet with the addition of the USNS Cody (E...
Greece decides to send a frigate to the Red Sea to secure global maritime trade
According to information published by the Greek City Times on January 18, 2024, the Greek Ministry of Defense Dendias has announced the deploy...
UK: Royal Navy carrier strike group deployment to Red Sea halted due to staff shortages
According to information published by The Telegraph on January 12, 2024, the Royal Navy's plan to deploy its aircraft carrier, HMS Queen Eliza...
Netherlands Navy likely to send frigate to Middle East to fight Houthis
According to information published by BNR on January 17, 2024, the Netherlands has expressed its intention to provide a frigate for a European...
US approves $250 million sale of Tomahawk cruise missiles to Australia Navy
According to information published by DSCA on January 10, 2024, the U.S. State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Au...
UK: Royal Navy's HMNB Portsmouth naval base implements Smarter Technologies' IoT System
According to a PR published by Smarter Technologies on January 17, 2024, His Majesty’s Naval Base (HMNB) Portsmouth has initiated a project wi...
Pakistan holds naval exercise with Iran despite incidents in Baluchistan
According to a tweet published by دریادار on January 17, 2024, "Peace and Friendship" naval group from Pakistan, which docked for three days in Ban...
Taiwan officially starts construction of anti submarine light frigate
According to information published by Liberty Times Net on January 16, 2024, the Taiwanese Navy has commenced the construction of two prototyp...