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Iran, Russia and China Strengthen Naval Cooperation with New Joint Exercises in Gulf of Oman
As Iran, China, and Russia continue their joint naval exercises in the northern Indian Ocean, Iran’s Navy Chief, Rear Admiral Shahram Irani, highli...
Breaking News: First Tomahawk Missile Launch by Dutch Navy Expands Long-Range Strike Capabilities
On March 11, 2025, the air defense and command frigate Zr.Ms. De Ruyter conducted the launch of a Tomahawk cruise missile off the coast of Norfolk,...
French Navy Tests DriX H8 USV for Integration with Amphibious Helicopter Carriers
As surface drones gain increasing relevance in the naval domain, the French Navy has conducted trials to assess the operational potential of the Dr...
Brazil to start the construction of 11 new NPa500MB offshore patrol vessels
As reported by Brazil Defense Brief (BDB) on February 24, 2025, the Brazilian Navy's Naval Systems Design Center (CPSN) delivered the basic enginee...
Flash News: Poland to Establish New Naval Missile Brigade for Enhanced Baltic Sea Defense
On March 10, 2025, Polish Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz officially announced plans to establish a new Naval Missile Brigade. This develo...
South Korea Offers Submarines to Canada as Relations with Washington Deteriorate
As Canada reassesses its strategic partnerships, South Korea is positioning itself as a reliable defense supplier capable of delivering advanced mi...
Tenth Russian Project 12700 Alexandrit-class minesweeper Polyarny approaches the final construction phase
On March 9, 2025, the Telegram channel Military Russia shared an image of the tenth hull of the Project 12700 minesweeper, named Polyarny, indicati...
North Korea Builds Two New Frigates Simultaneously as It Expands Naval Capabilities with Russian Assistance
North Korea is undergoing an unprecedented modernization of its naval fleet with the simultaneous construction of two distinct frigates at the Namp...
Japanese Navy to receive first new minesweeper in four years as fourth Awaji-class JS Nōmi enters service
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) is set to commission its newest minesweeper, the JS Nōmi (MSO-307), on March 12, 2025, marking the fi...
Indian Navy Demonstrates Its Power and Strategic Ambitions in Indian Ocean During TROPEX 2025
India has concluded the 2025 edition of its flagship naval exercise, the Theatre Level Operational Exercise (TROPEX), which took place over three m...
Canada Invests in Naval Power with River-class Destroyers for Anti-Submarine Warfare and Air Defense
The Government of Canada has officially announced on 8 March 2025, the awarding of a major contract to Irving Shipbuilding Inc. (ISI) for the const...
Finland to lead the construction of Canada’s most powerful icebreaker to strengthen operations in the Arctic
On March 8, 2025, the Canadian government signed a contract with Davie Shipbuilding for the construction of a heavy polar icebreaker under the Nati...
Breaking News: North Korea Unveils First Locally-Made Nuclear-Powered Submarine Posing Threats to US & Asia
According to information from North Korea’s State News Agency on March 8, 2025, North Korea has developed a nuclear-powered strategic guided missil...
Breaking News: British Navy tests F-35B fighter jet armed with Meteor missile for first time to improve naval air operations
According to information released by the British Royal Navy on March 6, 2025, British Royal Navy officers have conducted flying tests with a F-35B ...
Türkiye and Thailand Strengthen Naval Cooperation with the MILGEM Frigate Proposal
On February 6, 2025, Türkiye’s ASFAT, a state-owned enterprise under the Ministry of Defense, presented its frigates and corvettes to the Royal Tha...
Japan commissions fourth Taigei-class submarine Raigei to enhance surveillance of China’s naval expansion
On March 6, 2025, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) held a handover and commissioning ceremony for the submarine Raigei at Kawasaki Hea...
Leonardo DRS Delivers Next-Generation IVCS Communication System to US Navy for Arleigh Burke-Class Destroyers
Leonardo DRS, a company specializing in defense communication and electronics systems, has announced the delivery of its first next-generation Inte...
Denmark Acquires Kongsberg NSM Missiles to Boost Anti-Ship Capabilities of Iver Huitfeldt-Class Frigates
On March 6, 2025, Norwegian defense company Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace announced a significant contract with the Danish Ministry of Defence Acqu...
Focus | British Type 83 destroyer moves towards the development phase to strengthen naval air defense
As reported by the UK Defence Journal on March 4, 2025, the United Kingdom has officially initiated the concept phase for the next-generation Type ...
DARPA's First Fully Autonomous USX-1 Defiant Vessel Enters Testing Phase
The USX-1 Defiant, DARPA’s first fully autonomous vessel, has entered its testing phase, marking a significant milestone for the No Manning Require...