Navy News
Exclusive: China unveils new Wing Loong-X naval warfare drone capable of launching anti-ship missiles
As reported by Global Times on November 13, 2024, the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) officially introduced the Wing Loong-X UAV at t...
Baykar TB3 UCAV to attempt first autonomous landing and takeoff on TCG Anadolu by year-end
According to information published by Baykar on Baykar's TB3 Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) is on track to make a historic debut on Turkey's...
Taiwan considers Northrop Grumman E-2D purchase to fortify US partnership amid China pressure
According to information published by the Financial Times on November 11, 2024, Taipei is reportedly considering a substantial purchase of U.S. def...
Russia set to deliver first missile frigate to India by month end amid delays in other defense projects
According to information published by the Times of India on November 11, 2024, India is set to receive the first of two Russian-built Grigorovich-c...
Euronaval 2024: Thales & Exail to equip French Navy with next-gen Autonomous Underwater Vehicles for mine detection
According to a PR published by Exail on November 7, 2024, the French firm and Thales have been awarded a contract by the French defense procurement...
Taiwan eyes acquisition of Aegis destroyers from US as strategic signal to Trump Administration
According to information published by the Financialt Times on November 11, 2024, Taiwan is considering the procurement of Aegis destroyers from the...
China’s JARI USV A Orca Unmanned Vessel with VLS revealed at Zhuhai
The JARI-USV-A "Orca," a large unmanned surface combat vessel developed by China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), has arrived in Zhuhai’s Dou...
Harbin's new Z-20J shipborne helicopter strengthens anti-submarine and patrol capacities of Chinese Navy
On November 8, 2024, the People’s Liberation Army Navy's (PLAN) Z-20J shipborne helicopter made its first public appearance by landing at Zhuhai In...
New US Navy Arleigh Burke class Destroyer USS John Basilone Joins Fleet
According to information published by the US DoD on November 9, 2024, the U.S. Navy's latest Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, USS John Basilone (DDG ...
Ukraine’s New Turkish-made Ada-Class Corvette Ivan Mazepa Proves Firepower in Successful Live-Fire Trials
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense announced successful weapon trials for its latest Ada-class corvette, "Ivan Mazepa", showcasing the vessel's adva...
Breaking News: Airbus A321MPA Selected as French Navy's Next-Generation Long-Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft
In a strategic win for Airbus Defence and Space, the French Ministry of the Armed Forces has chosen Airbus’s A321MPA (Maritime Patrol Aircraft) pro...
Euronaval 2024: BAE Systems Presents Future of Frigate Warfare with Type 26
At Euronaval 2024, BAE Systems has brought to the forefront the Type 26 Global Combat Ship (GCS), a technological marvel engineered to redefine fri...
Australia pre-selects Japan and Germany for Anzac-class frigate replacement program
According to information published by ABC on November 7, 2024, Australia has shortlisted Japan and Germany for its ambitious multi-billion-dollar w...
Euronaval 2024: France’s F21 Torpedo Sets New Standards in Submarine Warfare
At Euronaval 2024, the French Ministry of the Armed Forces underlines its commitment to new-generation naval warfare capabilities by presenting the...
ADSB and Dynateq Join Forces to Equip RABDAN FA-400 with Gun Systems
According to a PR published by ADSB on November 8, 2024, EDGE Group entity ADSB, a prominent regional leader in naval and commercial vessel enginee...
Philippines to acquire 40 fast patrol craft with French support to counter Chinese incursions
On November 5, 2024, the Philippine National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board, chaired by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., approve...
Seaquest S System Successfully Deployed on French Navy FREMM Frigate
According to information published by Naval Group on October 7, 2024, the French Navy has successfully integrated the Seaquest® S system onto one o...
Euronaval 2024: MBDA Advances Development of Next-Generation MARTE Mobile Coastal Defence Missile System
At Euronaval 2024 in Paris, MBDA highlighted its MARTE Mobile Coastal Defence System (MCDS), a new-generation missile defense system that enhances ...
Future USS Patrick Gallagher Floats Free as Ship Enters Final Phase of Construction
According to information published by General Dynamics Bath Iron Works on October 7, 2024, the future USS Patrick Gallagher (DDG 127), a Arleigh Bu...
Naval Group Thales and KNDS partner to develop modular Multi-Purpose Launching System
At Euronaval 2024, Naval Group announced a strategic collaboration with Thales and KNDS to develop an advanced Multi-purpose and Modular Launching ...