Navy News
Russia launches new Tarantul-class corvette Strelok to strengthen coastal defense
On September 18, 2025, bmpd reported that the Russian Vympel Shipyard, part of the United Shipbuilding Corporation, launched the Tarantul-class cor...
Could US Iowa-class battleships really return to service after Trump’s surprise remarks?
On September 30, 2025, President Donald Trump told more than 800 generals, admirals, and senior officials at Marine Corps Base Quantico that his ad...
France orders 5 more Falcon 2000LXS Albatros to complete 12 jet maritime surveillance fleet
The Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) confirmed a new order for five Falcon 2000LXS Albatros maritime surveillance aircraft on Sept. 26, 2025,...
Britain’s Flagship Leads Five-Nation Bersama Lima 25 Drill With Carrier Command Role
On September 30, 2025, HMS Prince of Wales, flagship of the Royal Navy’s Carrier Strike Group, led multinational operations off the coast of Malays...
Italy selects MBDA to produce TESEO MK2/E anti-ship missile for Navy FREMM frigates
MBDA has secured a production contract to deliver the TESEO MK2/E anti-ship missile, known as Teseo EVO, to the Italian Navy, marking the program’s...
US Navy deploys its most battle-proven warship since WWII near Venezuela
The US Navy confirmed that USS Stockdale (DDG-106), considered its most battle-proven destroyer since World War II after a high-intensity deploymen...
Greece and Italy sign pact for 2+2 FREMM frigates in Athens’ Agenda 30 naval upgrade plan
Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias used a visit to La Spezia to announce a concrete path for the Hellenic Navy to take over up to four Italian Be...
Russian submarine Novorossiysk surfaces near Gibraltar after fuel leak sparks explosion risk
A Russian Kilo-class submarine of the Black Sea Fleet, the Novorossiysk (B-261), experienced a major technical failure while on duty in the Mediter...
China starts building Type 004 nuclear aircraft carrier to rival U.S. Navy’s Ford-class
Chinese military analysts confirmed on September 29, 2025, that Beijing has begun construction on its fourth aircraft carrier, the nuclear-powered ...
USS Gerald R. Ford supercarrier enters Norway in rare U.S.-NATO move to counter Russia
On September 28, 2025, the USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s largest and most advanced aircraft carrier, entered the Oslofjord in Norway as part of N...
Türkiye Tests SIPER-1D Long-Range Air Defense Missile and Joins Elite Naval Defense Nations
On September 27, 2025, Türkiye marked a historic leap in naval air defense capability, as reported by Defense Industry President Haluk Gorgun. The ...
Germany Sends Type 124 Frigate Hamburg to Denmark as Drone Threat Rises
Danish authorities and allied partners confirmed the German Navy’s air-defense frigate Hamburg arrived in Copenhagen to reinforce surveillance and ...
British Royal Navy’s HMS Somerset fires NSM Naval Strike Missile in first-ever test in Norway
The British Royal Navy confirmed on September 29, 2025, that the Plymouth-based Type 23 frigate HMS Somerset launched the Naval Strike Missile (NSM...
U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-Class Destroyer Flight III USS Ted Stevens Completes Sea Trials
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) announced on September 27, 2025, that the future US Navy Arleigh Burke-class destroyer Flight III USS Ted Steve...
USS Ohio submarine arrives in Philippines to boost U.S. Navy’s Indo-Pacific presence
The U.S. Navy confirmed on Sept. 23, 2025, that the Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Ohio (SSGN 726) arrived at Subic Bay, Philippines, for ...
U.S. Navy Christens Future USS Louis H. Wilson Jr. Flight III Arleigh Burke Destroyer
The U.S. Navy confirmed the christening of the future USS Louis H. Wilson Jr. (DDG 126), an Arleigh Burke-class Flight III guided-missile destroyer...
U.S. Navy Plans $3.5B Contract for 2,800 Small Boats Over 10 Years
The U.S. Navy confirmed on September 25, 2025, that it will advance a $3.5 billion Service Craft and Boats Multiple Award Contract spanning 10 year...
U.S. Navy Ford Carrier Strike Group Expands Arctic Operations Amid Russia and China Tensions
The U.S. Navy announced on Sept. 8, 2025, that the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group completed an expanded deployment into the Arctic High North,...
New GJ-11 variant may signal China’s first shipborne stealth combat drone
As reported by the South China Morning Post on September 22, 2025, China’s GJ-11 Sharp Sword unmanned combat aerial vehicle took center stage at th...
China’s Fujian Aircraft Carrier Launches J-35 Stealth Fighter with Electromagnetic Catapult
China’s Ministry of Defense confirmed on September 22, 2025, that its J-35 stealth fighter was successfully launched and recovered from the aircraf...
UK begins construction of final Dreadnought-class nuclear submarine HMS King George VI
On September 22, 2025, the United Kingdom formally began the construction of the HMS King George VI, the fourth and final Dreadnought-class ballist...
British Navy commissions sixth Astute-class nuclear submarine HMS Agamemnon
On September 22, 2025, the sixth Astute-class nuclear submarine HMS Agamemnon was formally commissioned at BAE Systems’ shipyard in Barrow-in-Furne...
United Kingdom’s HMS Richmond completes Japan patrol enforcing UN sanctions on North Korea
The Royal Navy announced on September 22, 2025, that HMS Richmond has completed its mission of monitoring in waters around Japan to support United ...
China’s Fujian carrier proves its electro-magnetic catapult launch abilities rivaling U.S. Navy technology
In video footage published by the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), China’s newest aircraft carrier shows its hand on catapult operations. A st...
Sea Power United as NATO’s Neptune Strike 25-3 Tests Interoperability Across Europe’s Maritime Sphere
NATO has launched Neptune Strike 25-3, a major multinational exercise bringing together more than 10,000 troops from 13 Allied nations. Conducted f...