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Faced with Russian and Chinese Ambitions US Seeks to Accelerate Construction of New Arctic Icebreakers
In response to growing Russian and Chinese ambitions in polar regions, the United States is aiming to close a widening technological and capability...
Taiwanese Navy to receive six more Min Jiang-class fast minelayers to counter China's amphibious operations
As reported by the Liberty Times on April 16, 2025, Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense officially announced the award of a contract to Lungteh S...
Breaking News: Italy’s Fincantieri and Germany’s TKMS Sign Strategic Agreement to Equip Philippine Navy with Submarines
Italian shipbuilding giant Fincantieri and German defense contractor thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) have officially signed an industrial cooper...
Increased Presence of Russian Spy Ships Around Europe: Viktor Leonov Vessel enters the Mediterranean
On April 14, 2025, the Russian signals intelligence vessel Viktor Leonov (SSV-175), part of the Vishnya class, was detected transiting eastbound th...
Russian Ambassador in the UK does not deny the deployment of spy sensors in British waters to track Vanguard-class submarines
On April 12, 2025, Russia’s ambassador to the United Kingdom, Andrei Kelin, stated publicly that he does not deny the presence of Russian sensors i...
British Royal Navy Embarks Drones on Aircraft Carrier to Free Helicopters for Key Missions
As it prepares for a major deployment to the Indo-Pacific, the British Royal Navy is trialing the Malloy T-150 quadcopter drone aboard its flagship...
Russian Cruiser Marshal Ustinov Conducts Artillery Fire Near Norway Increasing Military Pressure in the Arctic
On April 15, 2025, the Russian military announced the launch of a series of military exercises near the Norwegian border, drawing the attention of ...
Google Earth Reveals Six Nuclear Submarines at Chinese Base Exposing Scale of Naval Expansion
Recently updated satellite imagery on Google Earth has exposed a key Chinese naval base, revealing the growing scale of the country’s nuclear-power...
Leidos Enhances Naval Capabilities with Sea Dart Undersea Naval Drone Featuring Flexible Payloads
Leidos, an American leading defense and technology solutions provider, has unveiled its latest maritime innovation: the Sea Dart, a high-performanc...
Greece Negotiates with France a Fourth Belharra Frigate to Strengthen Naval Deterrence in the Mediterranean
On April 14, 2025, the official visit of French Minister of the Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu to Athens reaffirmed the strength of the strategic p...
Metal Shark’s New HSMUSV Naval Drone Features Modular Design and Affordable Precision Strike Capability
American shipbuilder Metal Shark has unveiled its latest unmanned surface vessel, the HSMUSV, at the Sea-Air-Space 2025 exposition held from April ...
First autonomous MCM vessels delivered by Bollinger as US Navy shifts mine warfare strategy
On April 4, 2025, Bollinger Shipyards officially delivered the first three autonomous Mine Countermeasures Unmanned Surface Vehicles (MCM USVs) to ...
North Korea to soon introduce its biggest warship to date as a possible new class of guided missile frigate
As reported by the CSIS on April 8, 2025, satellite imagery acquired between late March and early April 2025 confirms that a large new North Korean...
Breaking News: China Deploys New Liaowang-1 Space Tracking Ship Capable of Monitoring U.S. Military Satellites and Missile Launches
The Chinese Navy deploys its new Liaowang-1, a next-generation maritime space tracking vessel that marks a major leap in both naval power projectio...
Flash News: Greece Bolsters Naval Defense with Purchase of 16 French Exocet Anti-Ship Missiles
On Monday, April 14, 2025, Greece signed a new defense contract with France for the procurement of 16 Exocet MM40 Block 3C anti-ship missiles. The ...
Breaking News: British Navy HMS Prince of Wales Carrier Strike Group Begins Operation HIGHMAST to Secure Indo-Pacific
The United Kingdom is set to launch Operation HIGHMAST, a major multinational deployment led by the British Royal Navy’s aircraft carrier HMS Princ...
Italian Navy to equip FREMM-class frigates with US-made ScanEagle UAVs to enhance intelligence mission capabilities
On April 1, 2025, the Italian Ministry of Defense authorized a new contractual action to acquire an additional U.S.-made MQ-27 ScanEagle unmanned a...
Exclusive Analysis: Chinese Missiles Threaten U.S. Aircraft Carriers in the Next Era of Naval Warfare
The strategic balance in the Pacific Ocean is being reshaped not by the number of aircraft carriers or submarines but by a growing arsenal of long-...
South Korea offers to build five Aegis destroyers per year to help the US counter China at sea
As reported by Chosun on March 18, 2025, South Korea’s HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) hosted a handover ceremony at its Ulsan headquarters fo...
New Zealand confirms replacement of entire fleet of SH-2G Super Seasprite maritime helicopters
The 2025 Defence Capability Plan, released by the New Zealand Ministry of Defence on April 7, outlines the forthcoming replacement of the Royal New...