Navy News
Taiwan deploys new HF-3ER anti-ship missiles to threaten Chinese warships well beyond previous limits
As noted by Taepodong on July 15, 2025, Taiwan’s extended-range Hsiung Feng III (HF-3ER) supersonic anti-ship missile was publicly deployed for the...
Japan Officially Announces Integration of V-Bat Drones to Counter Regional Maritime Threats
According to information published in the 2025 Defense White Paper of the Japanese Ministry of Defense on July 16, 2025, Japan is enhancing its mar...
Canada’s new Arctic ship HMCS Frédérick Rolette arrives in Florida for first foreign visit since commissioning
On July 14, 2025, HMCS Frédérick Rolette, the fifth Harry DeWolf-class Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessel (AOPV) of the Royal Canadian Navy, arrived...
Belgian Navy M940 Oostende to enhance mine countermeasure capabilities with delivery in October 2025
According to information published by the Belgian Defense on July 15, 2025, the delivery of the first next generation mine countermeasure vessel, t...
US Marine Corps Integrates Undersea Warfare into Core Multidomain Operations From Advanced Bases
According to information published by the U.S. Marine Corps on July 10, 2025, the integration of Marine Corps units into undersea warfare operation...
Kongsberg Discovery starts U.S. production of HUGIN autonomous underwater robot amid high demand
Kongsberg Discovery has launched a significant industrial expansion by initiating domestic production of its flagship autonomous underwater vehicle...
US Navy Enhances Fleet Survivability with RAM Launchers to Counter Aerial Threats
Raytheon, a subsidiary of the American group RTX, has been awarded a $74 million contract by the United States Navy to produce RAM (Rolling Airfram...
China deploys Type 815G spy ship Tianwangxing near Philippine coast during arrival of US F-35A jets
On July 12, 2025, Commodore Jay Tarriela, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson for West Philippine Sea concerns, announced that the PCG wa...
New CH-53K transport helicopter performs flight operations from U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship
According to information published by the U.S. Department of Defense on July 10, 2025, the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) ...
UK’s $477 Million AI Submarine Drone Factory Aims to Reinforce Undersea Deterrence Amid Russian Threats
On July 8, 2025, the United Kingdom confirmed plans to establish a state-of-the-art underwater drone production facility in Plymouth, marking a sig...
ALERT: Philippine Navy guided missile frigate BRP Miguel Malvar enters trial phase for operational deployment
According to information published by the Philippine News Agency on July 10, 2025, the Philippine Navy has begun the Operational Readiness and Capa...
Breaking News: China begins J-35 fighter jets production for deployment on Fujian aircraft carrier raising Indo-Pacific threats
China has officially begun serial production of its fifth-generation stealth fighter aircraft, the J-35, a platform engineered specifically for ope...
Exclusive: British Royal Navy tests Malloy drone for maritime logistics on aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales
The British Royal Navy has launched a significant new phase in unmanned systems integration by testing the Malloy Aeronautics Heavy Lift Drone aboa...
U.S. Navy Completes Two Decades of Independence-class Littoral Combat Ship with USS Pierre Delivery
According to information published by the U.S. Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), on July 11, 2025, the service has officially taken delivery of t...
Exclusive Report: U.S. Navy to convert Zumwalt destroyer to hypersonic missile strike vessel with 2027 test planned
According to information published by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) in June 2025, the U.S. Navy has taken significant steps towar...
Taiwan Coast Guard installs anti-ship missiles on Wanli Anping-class patrol vessel for wartime drills
As reported by Taiwan's Military News Agency on July 10, 2025, as part of the Han Kuang 41 military exercise conducted from July 9 to 18, 2025, the...
Breaking News: Chinese Navy combat units training signals amphibious escalation opposite Taiwan
On 10 July 2025, China’s large-scale naval formation training near Taiwan signals a sharp escalation in amphibious readiness across the Strait. As ...
Philippine Navy to increase anti-submarine patrols with six more AW159 Wildcat helicopters
According to MaxDefense Philippines on July 10, 2025, the Philippine Department of National Defense (DND) has confirmed that the second phase of th...
Exclusive: Indian Navy strengthens undersea rescue capability with new Diving Support Vessel Nistar
According to information published by the Indian Ministry of Defense on July 9, 2025, the Indian Navy officially took delivery of its first indigen...
US Navy to begin engine testing for future DDG(X) destroyer marking key step toward shipbuilding phase
On July 8, 2025, Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD) announced that it has been awarded a contract to deliver its FM 175D high-speed diesel generator eng...
Breaking News: U.S. Navy and Space Command integrate destroyer ship in space domain defense
According to information published by the U.S. Space Command on July 8, 2025, the National Space Defense Center (NSDC), in coordination with the U....
Italy Signs New U212 NFS Submarine Contract Amendment to Strengthen Strategic Undersea Capabilities
On 25 June 2025, OCCAR (Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation) officially announced the signing of Amendment No. 7 to the U212 Near Future S...
Türkiye’s Largest and Most Advanced Warship TCG Gelibolu Joins NATO’s Permanent High-Readiness Naval Forces
On the 9th of July, 2025, Türkiye’s largest and most advanced warship, the formidable TCG Gelibolu, is set to join Standing NATO Maritime Group Two...
South Korea develops stealth attack drone to enhance naval strike capabilities in high-risk maritime zones
As reported by Biz Hankook on July 8, 2025, the South Korean company Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has initiated the development of a carrier-ba...
Russia lays down third Project 11711M landing ship Sergey Kabanov to strengthen Arctic Fleet
On July 8, 2025, the Russian Ministry of Defense held a keel-laying ceremony at the Yantar Baltic Shipyard in Kaliningrad for the Sergey Kabanov, t...