Naval News Navy 2025
Greece to announce modernization of four Papanikolis-class submarines with new acquisitions under consideration
As reported by OnAlert on March 13, 2025, the modernization of the four Papanikolis-class submarines and the procurement of new submarines are amon...
Focus: US Navy's Shipbuilding Industry Confronts Production Challenges as Global Maritime Threats Rise
The U.S. shipbuilding industry is facing significant challenges in meeting the growing demands for naval power as the U.S. Navy works to maintain i...
New Chapter in Spanish Naval Power as S 81 Isaac Peral Begins National Journey
The Spanish Navy's S-81 Isaac Peral submarine departed from the Cartagena Arsenal on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 09:30 hours for its inaugural nati...
Iran, Russia and China Strengthen Naval Cooperation with New Joint Exercises in Gulf of Oman
As Iran, China, and Russia continue their joint naval exercises in the northern Indian Ocean, Iran’s Navy Chief, Rear Admiral Shahram Irani, highli...
Breaking News: First Tomahawk Missile Launch by Dutch Navy Expands Long-Range Strike Capabilities
On March 11, 2025, the air defense and command frigate Zr.Ms. De Ruyter conducted the launch of a Tomahawk cruise missile off the coast of Norfolk,...
French Navy Tests DriX H8 USV for Integration with Amphibious Helicopter Carriers
As surface drones gain increasing relevance in the naval domain, the French Navy has conducted trials to assess the operational potential of the Dr...
Brazil to start the construction of 11 new NPa500MB offshore patrol vessels
As reported by Brazil Defense Brief (BDB) on February 24, 2025, the Brazilian Navy's Naval Systems Design Center (CPSN) delivered the basic enginee...
Flash News: Poland to Establish New Naval Missile Brigade for Enhanced Baltic Sea Defense
On March 10, 2025, Polish Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz officially announced plans to establish a new Naval Missile Brigade. This develo...
South Korea Offers Submarines to Canada as Relations with Washington Deteriorate
As Canada reassesses its strategic partnerships, South Korea is positioning itself as a reliable defense supplier capable of delivering advanced mi...
Tenth Russian Project 12700 Alexandrit-class minesweeper Polyarny approaches the final construction phase
On March 9, 2025, the Telegram channel Military Russia shared an image of the tenth hull of the Project 12700 minesweeper, named Polyarny, indicati...
North Korea Builds Two New Frigates Simultaneously as It Expands Naval Capabilities with Russian Assistance
North Korea is undergoing an unprecedented modernization of its naval fleet with the simultaneous construction of two distinct frigates at the Namp...
Japanese Navy to receive first new minesweeper in four years as fourth Awaji-class JS Nōmi enters service
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) is set to commission its newest minesweeper, the JS Nōmi (MSO-307), on March 12, 2025, marking the fi...