Navy News
First Combat Use of US SM-3 Interceptor Missiles Against Iranian Ballistic Missiles
On April 14, 2024, Arleigh Burke-class missile destroyers deployed Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) interceptors for the first time to counter an Iranian ...
UK accelerates DragonFire Laser System Deployment on Royal Navy Warships
On April 12, 2024, the UK Ministry of Defence announced an acceleration in the deployment of the DragonFire laser weapon systems on Royal Navy vess...
Philippine Navy tested Spike NLOS anti-ship missile fitted with Acero class fast assault interdiction craft
On April 9, 2024, the Philippine Navy successfully conducted tests of the new Spike NLOS (non-line of sight) missile system aboard one of its FAIC ...
US Marines receive Next-Gen Australian-Made Whiskey Bravo Multi-Mission Reconnaissance Crafts
On April 11, 2024, The Whiskey Project Group (TWPG), an Australian manufacturer of tactical and specialized boats, announced having delivered the f...
Guyana Announces Intent to Purchase French-Designed Oceanic Patrol Vessel
The Guyana Defense Forces (GDF) and French manufacturer OCEA S.A. have signed a letter of intent (LOI) for the acquisition of an oceanic patrol ves...
Aurora Flight Sciences tests FALCON unmanned surface vessel on Charles River
On April 9, 2024, Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing company, announced that it had conducted tests of its "Fast Adaptation and Learning for Control ...
Ukrainian Navy Minehunters arrive in Portsmouth for Multi-National Exercise
On April 11, 2024, two Sandown Class minehunter ships recently transferred from the Royal Navy to the Ukrainian Navy docked in Portsmouth to partic...
French Aircraft Carrier Charles de Gaulle to Operate Under NATO Command for the First Time in History
After a five-month "intermediate maintenance unavailability" [IEI], the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle has been ramping up its power for severa...
MBDA to double the range of Aster 15 surface-to-air missiles with Aster 15 EC upgrade
As reported by Meta Defense on April 11, 2024, the European company MBDA is set to introduce the Aster 15 EC, an update to the original Aster 15 sh...
Ukraine reportedly targets Russian corvette Serpukhov in Baltic Sea
On April 9, 2024, responsibility for setting a substantial fire on the Russian Buyan-M class corvette Serpukhov, stationed at the Kaliningrad ...
Integrating AQS-20 Sonar and Barracuda UUV: A New Era in Underwater Mine Neutralization
The integration of the AQS-20 sonar and Barracuda system into naval operations represents a strategic approach to mitigating the threat posed by un...
Lockheed Martin invests in PAC-3 MSE integration for Aegis weapon system
As maritime threats evolve, it's critical for naval forces to update their defensive technologies. The inclusion of the Patriot Advanced Capability...
BAE Systems promotes its Adaptable Deck Launching System at SNA 2024
At SNA 2024, BAE Systems introduced its Adaptable Deck Launching System. This system, designed with a low elevation and for mounting on decks, can ...
GE Aerospace & HD Hyundai Heavy Industries partner on marine propulsion systems
According to a PR published by GE Aerospace on April 9, 2024, the US company and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) have officially inked a ...
US Navy deploys V-BAT vertical take-off drone from USS Harpers Ferry in Pacific Fleet exercise
On March 27, 2024, members from the US 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit deployed a V-BAT unmanned aerial system (UAS) from the flight deck of the USS...
Damen contracts RENK for Gearbox systems in Anti-Submarine Warfare frigates
According to a PR published by Damen Naval on April 4, 2024, the Dutch firm has finalized an agreement with RENK to supply gearbox systems for a ne...
Germany orders two more F126 frigates from Damen
According to information published by Bloomberg on April 8, 2024, Germany is to order two additional F126 frigates from the Dutch company Damen.
AUKUS alliance agrees to increase number of SSN visits to Australia
According to a PR published by the US DoD on April 9, 2024, Defense leaders from Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States have det...
Israel deploys C-Dome defense system for first time
Israel has deployed its ship-mounted defense system, known as the C-Dome, for the first time against a suspicious aerial target that violated the c...
HII completes overhaul of Nimitz class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis
According to a PR published by HII on April 8, 2024, thee Newport News Shipbuilding division of HII recently achieved a significant milestone in th...