Naval News Navy 2025
Taiwan partners with US firm MARTAC to advance production of unmanned surface vessels
On September 18, 2025, the US company Maritime Tactical Systems (MARTAC) signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Taiwan’s Nation...
Airbus Flexrotor drone supports U.S. Coast Guard mission to seize drugs in successful maritime operation.
On September 19, 2025, Airbus Helicopters has highlighted new operational proof of concept for its Flexrotor uncrewed aircraft, pointing to a recen...
Denmark weighs U.S. P-8 Poseidon buy to tighten NATO surveillance over Arctic Sea lanes
Reuters announced on September 16, 2025, that Denmark is weighing an investment in long-range maritime patrol aircraft to keep a closer watch on th...
China Claims Artificial Intelligence Breakthrough Threatening the Stealth of US Nuclear Submarines
In an article published by the South China Morning Post on September 14, 2025, Chinese researchers claim to have made a major technological advance...
Venezuela threatens US Navy with Su-30MK2 jets armed with Kh-31 ship-killer missiles
Venezuelan forces showcased Su-30MK2 fighters carrying Kh-31 supersonic anti-ship missiles during the “Sovereign Caribbean 200” drills on La Orchil...
USS St. Louis littoral combat ship makes U.S. Navy history with first engine repair at sea
As reported by Defense Industry Europe on September 19, 2025, the Freedom-class littoral combat ship USS St. Louis (LCS 19) carried out its first s...
Indonesia approves $450 million loan to acquire ex-Italian aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi
According to Zona Militar on September 19, 2025, Indonesia has taken a formal step toward acquiring the decommissioned Italian aircraft carrier ITS...
U.S. Navy awards BAE $62M contract to upgrade E-2D Hawkeye intelligence aircraft
The U.S. Department of Defense announced Sept. 18, 2025, that BAE Systems in Greenlawn, N.Y., has secured a $62.4 million contract to support the N...
Japan and Australia Conduct Trident 25-3 Naval Drill to Uphold Indo-Pacific Maritime Rules
On September 19, 2025, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) held the Nichi-Gou Trident 25-3 drill, dep...
U.S. Marines Launch Island Assault with Sweden’s CB90 Amphibious Assault Crafts in Baltic Sea Drill
On September 18, 2025, the U.S. Army officially reported that U.S. Marines from Alpha Company, 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine...
British Navy Relies on Spanish Yards for Key Warship Support Vessels Construction Until 2026
The Financial Times reported on 17 September 2025 that a Royal Navy support ship will be largely built in Spain due to delays at the Harland & Wolf...
Venezuela Readies Sea And Air Forces Following U.S. Anti-Drug Boat Actions
On September 17, 2025, the Venezuelan armed forces initiated large-scale military exercises in the Caribbean as reported by Venezolana de Televisió...