Naval News Navy 2024
Malaysia Navy conducts PASSEX with Japan in Malacca Strait
According to information published by the HQ Western Fleet on February 14, 2024, the Royal Malaysian Navy and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense ...
Taiwan & France ink upgrade deal for La Fayette-class frigates under China's watchful eye
According to information publihsed by CNA on February 16, 2024, Taiwan and France have inked a contract worth NT$2.49 billion for combat system com...
US Navy quietly reinstalls ODIN Laser on destroyer USS Spruance
According to information published by cjr1321 on January 21, 2024, the US Navy has recently reinstalled the Optical Dazzling Interdictor, Navy...
Russia launches Borei class nuclear powered submarine Knyaz Pozharskiy
According to information published by Tass on February 3, 2024, the Borei-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine Knyaz Pozharskiy w...
Iran's IRGC Navy adds new vessels and cruise missiles to strengthen its Persian Gulf presence
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has unveiled new cruise missile systems around Abu Musa and Greater Tunb islands and their surrou...
DIMDEX 2024: Italian firm Fincantieri becomes Diamond Sponsor
The Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) is proud to announce Fincantieri as the prestigious Diamond Sponsor for ...
UK: Royal Navy cancels deployment of aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth & sends HMS Prince of Wales instead
According to information published by the UK MoD on February 12, 2024, the aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales has departed for Norway to particip...
Indian Navy to purchase Shakti EW systems from Bharat Electronics
According to information published by the Indian government on February 13, 2024, the Ministry of Defence confirmed a contract with Bharat Electron...
French Camcopter S-100 UAVs finally ready for operational use after more than 10 years of testing
According to information published by Jean-Marc Tanguy on February 8, 2024, the French Navy's Unit 36F, based in Hyeres, has recently incorporated ...
Royal New Zealand Navy successfully tests USV Bellona in Auckland
According to information published by the New Zealand MoD on February 13, 2024, Auckland Harbour has been selected as the site for a two-week ...
US Navy Independence class LCS USS Kingsville completes acceptance trials
According to a PR published by Austal USA on February 8, 2024, the future USS Kingsville (LCS 36) successfully completed its acceptance trials...
Kongsberg wins contract to deliver Unmanned Underwater Vehicles to US Navy
According to a PR published by Kongsberg Discovery on Febrary 9, 2024, the entity has secured a significant 24-month contract with the Defense Inno...
Pakistan holds keel laying ceremony for 2nd Hangor class submarine
According to information published by the Pakistan MoD on February 14, 2024, the keel-laying ceremony for the second Hangor class submarine to...
Sikorsky finalizes tests on MH-60R Helicopters for Hellenic Navy
According to a PR published by Lockheed Martin on February 7, 2024, Sikorsky announced the completion of crucial testing for three MH-60R SEAHAWK® ...
US Navy San Antonio-class Richard M. McCool Jr. completes sea trials
On February 1, 2024, Huntington Ingalls (HII), the largest military shipbuilding company in the United States, announced the completion of the sea ...
Ukraine strikes Russian landing ship Cesar Kunikov challenging claims of Russian control over Black Sea
According to information published by Golosameriki on February 14, 2024, the Ukrainian armed forces employed the MAGURA V5 drone to target the Russ...
German Navy sends Sachsen class frigate Hessen to Red Sea
According to information published by the Bundeswehr on February 8, 2024, the frigate Sachsen class frigate Hessen embarked on its journey tow...
Kongsberg to supply new Autonomous Underwater Vehicles to Italy Navy
According to information published by the European Union, the Tenders Electronic Daily published a contract award notice, dated February 5, 2024.
Norway intelligence warns of risk of Russian sabotage of underwater installations
The Norwegian military intelligence document highlights a significantly heightened threat environment for Norway. This was stated by the Head ...
Naval Group finalizes upgrade of La Fayette class frigate Aconit
According to a PR published by Naval Group on February 12, 2024, the company finalized the modernization of the Aconit, the last of three La F...