Navy News
UMEX 2024: Israeli firm Elbits Systems displays Seagull USV in UAE despite heightened tensions in Middle East
The Seagull Unmanned Surface Vessel, developed by the Israeli firm Elbit Systems, was showcased at the UMEX 2024 event held in the United Arab Emir...
North Korea’s claimed test of Haeil-5-23 underwater nuclear attack drone qualified as fabricated
South Korea's presidential office has expressed doubts about North Korea's recent claims regarding the testing of an underwater nuclear weapon syst...
Russian Navy increases number of missile carriers in Black Sea to two
Even though the Ukrainian armed forces already inflicted very heavy losses on the Russian Navy initially deployed in the Black Sea area, forcing it...
Turkish Navy takes delivery of Türkiye’s first national frigate F-515 TCG Istanbul
A ceremony was held on 19 January 2024 to mark the delivery of four new naval platforms that will further strengthen the Turkish Naval Forces. “Pow...
British Royal Navy’s Sea Viper missile system used to destroy Houthis drones in Red Sea to be upgraded
Cutting-edge Royal Navy missiles – recently used to shoot down multiple hostile drones in the Red Sea – will receive significant enhancements throu...
Belgium announces participation in European mission to protect free navigation in Red Sea
American and British forces have recently carried out multiple airstrikes (and it is likely not yet over) on Houthi positions in Yemen in an attemp...
Indonesian shipyard PT PAL ready to supply Indonesian Navy with 12 submarines
According to Defense Studies, Indonesia currently maintains a fleet comprising one submarine manufactured in West Germany and three submarines prod...
Austal delivers Spearhead class expeditionary fast transport USNS Cody to US Navy
According to a PR published by Austal on January 12, 2024, the United States Navy has expanded its fleet with the addition of the USNS Cody (E...
Greece decides to send a frigate to the Red Sea to secure global maritime trade
According to information published by the Greek City Times on January 18, 2024, the Greek Ministry of Defense Dendias has announced the deploy...
UK: Royal Navy carrier strike group deployment to Red Sea halted due to staff shortages
According to information published by The Telegraph on January 12, 2024, the Royal Navy's plan to deploy its aircraft carrier, HMS Queen Eliza...
Netherlands Navy likely to send frigate to Middle East to fight Houthis
According to information published by BNR on January 17, 2024, the Netherlands has expressed its intention to provide a frigate for a European...
US approves $250 million sale of Tomahawk cruise missiles to Australia Navy
According to information published by DSCA on January 10, 2024, the U.S. State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Au...
UK: Royal Navy's HMNB Portsmouth naval base implements Smarter Technologies' IoT System
According to a PR published by Smarter Technologies on January 17, 2024, His Majesty’s Naval Base (HMNB) Portsmouth has initiated a project wi...
Pakistan holds naval exercise with Iran despite incidents in Baluchistan
According to a tweet published by دریادار on January 17, 2024, "Peace and Friendship" naval group from Pakistan, which docked for three days in Ban...
Taiwan officially starts construction of anti submarine light frigate
According to information published by Liberty Times Net on January 16, 2024, the Taiwanese Navy has commenced the construction of two prototyp...
US Navy wants six Medium Landing Ships LSM for amphibious operations
According to information published by the US DoD on January 5, 2024, the US Navy's Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) has announed a major initiati...
Philippine Coast Guard to receive additional drones from Germany
On January 12, 2024, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and Germany announced an extension of their collaboration in various areas, including law enf...
US Special forces seize Iranian weapons intended for Houthis
According to information published by the US DoD on January 16, 2024, the Navy forces seized a dhow in the Arabian Sea, near the coast of Somalia.
MBDA to equip Polish Navy Miezcnik class frigates with Sea Ceptor
According to a PR published by January 12, 2024, MBDA has secured a contract to equip the Polish Navy's new Miecznik-class frigates with its S...
France Navy refuses to sail under US Command for operations in Red Sea against Houthis
According to information published by Le Parisien on January 11, 2024, in a recent video conference with the Ministry of the Armed Forces, Vic...