Navy News
China has successfully completed sea-based test-flight of AG600 Kunlong amphibious aircraft
According to information published by the China Org website on July 30, 2020, China has completed successfully sea-based test-flight of its AG600 K...
US Navy awards contract to Halter Marine for auxiliary general ocean surveillance ship T-AGOS X
According to information released by Halter marine on July 20, 2020, Halter Marine Inc., a company of ST Engineering North America, has been awarde...
Russia to unveil latest submersible vehicle at Army-2020 arms show
Visitors of the Army-2020 international military and technical forum will be able to see the Vityaz-D unmanned deep-sea submersible that submerged ...
Ivorian President identified as buyer of Israeli OPV 45 in confidential deal
According to some African defence media, the two Israeli-built OPV 45 offshore patrol vessels reported to be en route to an undisclosed African cus...
US approves sale to Philippines for 9 scout 36 assault and 18 light support boats
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the Philippines of Scout, Assault, an...
Russian Navy frigate fires Utes anti-ship missile during bilateral exercise in Black Sea
The crew of the frigate "Admiral Essen" successfully hit the "Progress" missile launched by the coastal complex "Utes" using the "Shtil" anti-aircr...
Royal Australian Navy HMAS Ballarat successfully fires Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile
Royal Australian Navy warship HMAS Ballarat has successfully fired a Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM) as part its Ship's Qualification Trials.
Turkish Navy to procure ZAHA Armored amphibious assault vehicle in 2022
It has been reported that ZAHA (Armored Amphibious Assault Vehicle), which will take part in TCG Anatolia, developed with domestic facilities, has ...
Philippine Navy's brand new frigate Jose Rizal departs for RIMPAC exercise in Hawaii
The Philippine Navy (PN) held a simple send-off ceremony at Alava Wharf, SBMA, Zambales on July 29, 2020, for its contingent that will participate ...
Singapore and Brunei navies wrap up bilateral exercise Pelican conducted at sea
The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) have concluded the bilateral Exercise Pelican. Held from 27 to 29 July 2020 in the...
Hellenic Navy commissions 6th Super Vita-class fast attacking crafts
Hellenic Navy commissioned 6th Super Vista-class (also known as Roussen-class) guided missile fast attacking craft named Karathansis (hull number: ...
Vietnam inks $348 Million agreement with Japan to build six patrol boats
Vietnam on July 28 2020, signed an agreement with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to borrow 36.63 billion yen ($348.2 million) to...
Royal Australian Navy equips Anzac-Class frigates with new sonar
Upgrades to the Spherion B sonar processing systems in the Royal Australian Navy’s Anzac Class Frigates under SEA 1408 Phase 2 is almost complete.
Russian Vyborg Shipyard laid the Purga ice-class coastguard ship of project 23550
According to information published by the Russian Press Agency TASS on July 28, 2020, Russian Vyborg Shipyard laid the Purga ice-class coastguard s...
China’s first Type-075 assault amphibious ship is starting sea trials
The People Liberation Army Navy's newest amphibious warfare assault ship, the Type-075 LHD (Landing Helicopter Dock) is setting sail for the first ...
US Navy releases photo of Minnesota nuclear attack submarine equipped with combat laser
Photo of the US Navy accidentally revealed a combat laser on a Minnesota nuclear attack submarine. If We look closely, it seems to be a B. E. Meyer...
US Navy Eisenhower strike group exercises with Hellenic Navy
The Dwight D. Eisenhower (IKE) Carrier Strike Group (CSG) participated in surface exercises with the Hellenic Navy in the Mediterranean Sea, July 2...
The U.S. Navy is investing in Mine Countermeasure unmanned vehicle Knifefish program
General Dynamics, which provides engineering support for the Navy’s Knifefish system, is set to get an additional $13.6 million for continued progr...
Naviris to develop feasibility study for Mid-Life upgrade of Horizon Frigates
Naviris, the 50/50 owned joint venture by Fincantieri and Naval Group, has signed a contract with OCCAR (Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operati...
French Navy future nuclear attack submarine SNA Suffren begins trials in Toulon
On July 29, 2020, the Suffren, first out of six SNAs nuclear attack submarine of the Barracuda program, will arrive at Toulon naval base to begin a...