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Breaking News | Japan to test a new variant of electromagnetic railgun on JS Asuka experimental ship
During a port tour on April 9, 2025, Twitter user モリジュン (Morijun) posted several images taken at a Japanese naval base, possibly Yokosuka, showing ...
Turkish company Aselsan completes world’s most extensive MEKO-class frigate upgrade on TCG Oruçreis
On April 9, 2025, the Turkish company Aselsan completed the temporary acceptance of the Barbaros-class frigates mid-life upgrade (Barbaros-MLU) pro...
New frigate BRP Miguel Malvar strengthens Philippine Navy's deterrence and regional cooperation at sea
On April 8, 2025, the Philippine Navy officially welcomed its newest combat vessel, the future frigate BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG06), during an arrival...
Taiwan starts deploying HF-2 and HF-3 anti-ship missiles in response to China's largest naval exercise
As reported by Liberty Times on April 4, 2025, the Taiwanese Navy deployed Hsiung Feng II (HF-2) and Hsiung Feng III (HF-3) anti-ship missiles to m...
French Navy’s BRF Jacques Stosskopf begins sea trials to validate its logistical and operational capabilities
The Force Supply Ship (BRF) Jacques Stosskopf, the second unit in a series built for the French Navy under the “Flotte Logistique” (FLOTLOG) progra...
U.S. Navy Strengthens Submarine Force with Commissioning of 24th Virginia-Class USS Iowa
The U.S. Navy officially commissioned its 24th Virginia-class fast-attack submarine, USS Iowa (SSN 797), during a traditional ceremony on April 5, ...
India to Launch First Nuclear Submarine Base Aimed at Securing Second-Strike Capability
Amid rising strategic competition with China in the Indian Ocean Region, India is preparing to take a major step forward in strengthening its naval...
Copperhead Drones by Anduril Signal Shift in Autonomous Naval Operations for Collaborative and Offensive Missions
On April 7, 2025, at the Sea Air Space exhibition, U.S. defense technology company Anduril Industries unveiled Copperhead, a new family of modular,...
Italy starts construction of first FREMM EVO frigate to counter maritime threats expected until the 2030s
On April 3, 2025, the Italian company Fincantieri laid the keel of the first new-generation FREMM EVO frigate, named Alpino (F 594), for the Italia...
Breaking News: Singapore Navy Validates Aster 15 Missile Capability with Live Fire from Formidable-Class Frigate in France
According to official information published by the Republic of Singapore Navy on April 2, 2025, the Formidable-class frigate RSS Formidable success...
Russia accelerates the construction of its largest warship since the Cold War after Ukraine sank the Moskva
As reported by Tracey SBU Fella on April 3, 2025, Russia is continuing the construction of the largest warship it has built since the Cold War, the...
Anduril Strengthens U.S. Navy Undersea Intelligence Capabilities with Delivery of Dive-LD Autonomous Subsea Vehicle
On April 5, 2025, Anduril Industries announced via its official LinkedIn account the successful delivery of its first Dive-LD autonomous underwater...
Taiwan's Domestically Built Submarine Enters Sea Trials to Strengthen Defense Against Chinese Invasion Threat
According to information published on April 4, 2025, by the Liberty Time Net, a prominent daily newspaper in Taiwan, Taiwan's first domestically bu...
Canadian Navy declares Victoria-class submarine HMCS Corner Brook ready for Indo-Pacific deployment
On April 3, 2025, the Royal Canadian Navy announced that the HMCS Corner Brook had completed sea trials and the training required to begin operatio...
SOFINS 2025: French Army Enhance Discreet Maritime Infiltration with Submersible Motorized Board
At the SOFINS 2025 exhibition, dedicated to innovations for French and allied special forces, the French Ministry of the Armed Forces presents the ...
China sends Shandong Carrier Strike Group to within 24 nautical miles of Taiwan's coast in largest drill of 2025
On April 2, 2025, the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) conducted a significant multi-service military exercise east of Taiwan, designat...
US Marines and Navy Join Forces at Sea to Perfect Rapid Response and Amphibious Assault Operations
The United States Navy and Marine Corps have launched Amphibious Squadron Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Training (PMINT) with the Iwo Jima ...
UK sign agreement for transfer of all Albion-class landing platform dock vessels to Brazil
On April 2, 2025, during the LAAD Defence & Security 2025 exhibition held at Riocentro in Rio de Janeiro, the Brazilian Navy and the Royal Navy sig...
Breaking News: US Confirms Deployment of Additional Aircraft Carrier Group to Mideast Amid Rising Houthi Threats
According to a statement released by the U.S. Department of Defense on April 1, 2025, the U.S. Secretary of Defense has ordered the USS Harry S. Tr...
Türkiye could secure first Offshore Patrol Vessel sale in Europe as Hisar class emerges as Romania's preferred choice
According to Defense Romania on March 29, 2025, Romania has decided to acquire one Hisar-class offshore patrol vessel (OPV) from Türkiye. The decis...