Navy News
Against all odds Thailand cancels its submarine contract with China
According to information published by Newtalk新聞 on October 25, 2023, Thailand has put on hold its plan to purchase S26T Yuan-class submarines ...
French Navy christens second OPV Offshore Patrol Vessel fitted with Hensoldt's Lyncea Combat System
Following the delivery at the end of 2022 of the ‘Auguste Bénébig’, the first OPV ordered by the French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA), the SOCAR...
Ukrainian Navy joins multinational Joint Warrior-23-II exercise led by UK
On October 23, the Ukrainian Navy made an announcement marking a significant moment as it participated in the multinational military exercise known...
Indian Navy acquires Imphal 3rd stealth guided missile destroyer
On October 20, 2023, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) transferred the Imphal (Yard 12706) to the Indian Navy, making it the third vessel in ...
German Navy to equip Frankenthal-class minesweepers with SeaCat autonomous underwater vehicles
On October 20, 2023, the German Armed Forces entered into an agreement to outfit their Frankenthal-class minesweepers with autonomous underwater ve...
US Navy deploys Ranger and Mariner unmanned vessels for naval exercises in Japan
According to the South China Morning Post on October 22, 2023, the United States recently deployed two multi-role unmanned surface vessels (USVs), ...
Indonesian Navy successfully completes torpedo firing exercise from submarines
During a firing exercise held on October 22 in waters near Sapudi, the Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) successfully launched and accurately hit targets wi...
China strengthens naval presence in Middle East amid rising tensions
The 44th Naval Escort Task Force of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China has recently been deployed to the Middle East. This move comes amid...
US Naval Institute report to Congress alarms on Chinese naval modernization
The primary focal point of U.S. defense planning and budget allocation revolves around the ongoing modernization of China's military, specifically ...
USS Carney intercepts cruise missiles near Israel
According to Military.com on October 19, 2023, the USS Carney, a United States Navy destroyer, engaged cruise missiles launched by Houthi forces in...
Ireland welcomes second Airbus C295 Maritime Patrol Aircraft
On October 17, 2023, the Irish Air Corps received its second Airbus C295 Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA), as part of a €290 million deal inked in 20...
S-80 Plus class submarine Isaac Peral successfully sails at its maximum operational depth
According to a press release published by Navantia on October 20, 2023, the S-80 Plus-class submarine Isaac Peral successfully navigated at it...
Dutch Navy mine countermeasures vessel Vlissingen hits water
According to a PR published by Belgium Naval & Robotics on October 19, 2023, the second City-class mine countermeasures vessel Vlissingen of th...
Japan Navy launches 4th Taigei class attack submarine Raigei
According to information published by the JMSDF on October 19, 2023, at the Kawasaki Heavy Industries Kobe factory, the naming and launching c...
UK: Major section of Dreadnought class submarine HMS Dreadnought completed
According to information published by the UK MoD on October 19, 2023, a significant section of HMS Dreadnought has been transported through the str...
Israeli Navy uses Sa'ar 6-Class corvettes for first live combat against Hamas
On October 16, 2023, Israeli Navy engaged in combat operations targeting Hamas infrastructure and assets in the Gaza Strip, using its latest 'Sa'ar...
US Navy moves Blue Ridge class amphibious command ships USS Mount Whitney to Israel
According to information published by the US DoD on October 18, 2023, the United States has strategically positioned the Blue Ridge class amphibiou...
US confirms sending amphibious assault ship USS Bataan to Israel
According to information published by the US government on October 18, 2023, Sabrina Singh has publicly confirmed that the Wasp-class amphibio...
Argentina purchases second-hand P3 Orion maritime patrol aircraft from Norway
On October 17, 2023, Argentina's Ministry of Defense announced the acquisition of four P-3 Orion aircraft from the Norwegian Defense Materiel Agenc...