Naval News Navy 2024
Houthi Aggression Spurs Increase in Piracy Off Somalia's Coast
Iran-backed Houthi militants' attacks in the Red Sea have revitalized piracy networks in Somalia, with criminal groups increasing both in number an...
US Navy Advances with Advanced Electronic Warfare System for F/A-18 Aircraft
The U.S. Navy has officially approved the preliminary design of a new electronic warfare (EW) system for the F/A-18 Hornet and Super Hornet, aimed ...
China's Fujian aircraft carrier begins 3rd sea trials testing electromagnetic catapult system
According to information published by Baijiahao on July 4, 2024, the Chinese aircraft carrier Fujian has embarked on its third sea trial, with the ...
Brazilian Navy's Atlântico launches UAV to survey flooded areas in Rio Grande do Sul
According to information published by the Brazilian MoD on July 1, 2024, docked at the Port of Rio Grande (RS), the Brazilian Navy’s Multi-Purpose ...
Turkish patrol ship TCG Bandirma conducts joint training with German Navy frigate FGS Brandenburg
According to a tweet published by the Turkish MoD on July 1, 2024, the Turkish patrol ship TCG Bandirma has participated in joint training exercise...
Shield AI wins $198 million contract to provide US Coast Guard with V-BAT Drones
According to a PR published by Shield AI on July 1, 2024, the defense technology firm, has been awarded a $198,106,876 indefinite-delivery, indefin...
Belgium launches Tournai: 3rd Mine Countermeasure Vessel in Belgian-Dutch rMCM program
According to a PR published by Naval Group n July 2, 2024, the Tournai, the third mine countermeasure vessel in the Belgian-Dutch rMCM program, was...
US Officially Transfers CN235 Maritime Surveillance Aircraft to Malaysia
On June 27, 2024, the United States officially handed over three CN235-220 maritime surveillance aircraft to the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) d...
Key Contracts for Canadian Surface Combatant Awarded
Irving Shipbuilding Inc. announced the awarding of two significant contracts to L3Harris on June 25, 2024. These contracts involve the supply and i...
Russian Navy upgrades Pacific Fleet's Project 20385 Gremyashchiy-class corvettes with Zircon hypersonic missiles
According to several Russian newspapers on July 1, 2024, at least two Russian Project 20385 Gremyashchiy-class corvettes have been upgraded to laun...
Russian Coast Guard's future patrol ship will be based on Project 22800 Karakurt Class missile corvette
According to Tehnoomsk on June 28, 2024, Russia is currently developing a new patrol ship using the Karakurt class as a platform. Shipbuilders from...
Russian Navy's new Ivan Papanin Project 23550 combat icebreaker begins sea trials with Kalibr missiles
On June 28, 2024, the Russian combat icebreaker "Ivan Papanin," with factory number 02460, departed from St. Petersburg to commence its sea trials....
Fincantieri to Build Fourth U212NFS Submarine for Italian Navy
On June 28, 2024, the Organisation for Joint Armamaent Cooperation (OCCAR) exercised an option for the construction of a fourth next-generation su...
Saab to produce ten combat boats for Sweden based on the CB90 Next Generation design
On June 28, 2024, Saab announced it had secured an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for ten combat boats. The contract,...
Italian Navy Supports Sea Trials of AW609 Tiltrotor as Potential C-2 Greyhound Replacement
On June 27, 2024, the Italian Navy supported sea trials of Leonardo's AW609, a tiltrotor aircraft designed to facilitate transfers between aircraft...
China’s Strengthening of Nuclear Submarine Capabilities Alters Power Dynamics
On June 27, 2024, China demonstrated its unwavering commitment to enhancing its nuclear submarine capabilities, despite encountering challenges suc...
Japan Strengthens Fleet with Ninth Mogami-Class Frigate to Patrol Disputed Islands
Japanese shipbuilder Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) launched the ninth Mogami-class guided-missile frigate for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense F...
US aircraft carrier just arrives in Busan in South Korea for Drills with locals armies
An American nuclear-powered aircraft carrier arrived in South Korea on Saturday for a trilateral exercise involving Japan, as they intensify their ...
OSINT: The classified Underwater Drone Manta Ray Spotted on Google Maps.
A visible object on Google Maps appears to be the new U.S. military's underwater drone known as Manta Ray, located at the Naval Base Port Hueneme i...
Three Additional Kalvari Submarines Set to Enhance Indian Navy's Underwater Capabilities
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), a state-owned shipyard in India, is currently in advanced discussions with the Indian Ministry of Defense ...