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The expeditionary fast transport is a high-speed, shallow-draft U.S. Navy vessel designed to move troops, equipment, and medical support rapidly within contested maritime theaters (Picture Source: U.S. Government) The expeditionary fast transport is a high-speed, shallow-draft U.S. Navy vessel designed to move troops, equipment, and medical support rapidly within contested maritime theaters (Picture Source: U.S. Government)

U.S. Navy Christens USNS Lansing Spearhead-Class Fast Transport Ship for Expeditionary Operations

| Naval News Navy 2026
On 10 January 2026, the U.S. Navy christened the future USNS Lansing (EPF 16), a Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport, during a ceremony at...
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The U.S. Navy has awarded Northrop Grumman a $94.3 million contract to develop a larger 21-inch rocket motor aimed at extending the range and effectiveness of SM-6 missiles against advanced air, surface, and hypersonic threats (Picture Source: Northrop Grumman) The U.S. Navy has awarded Northrop Grumman a $94.3 million contract to develop a larger 21-inch rocket motor aimed at extending the range and effectiveness of SM-6 missiles against advanced air, surface, and hypersonic threats (Picture Source: Northrop Grumman)

U.S. Navy Funds Northrop Grumman to Develop New Rocket Motor to Counter Hypersonic Threats

| Naval News Navy 2026
Northrop Grumman stated on January 7, 2026, that the U.S. Navy awarded the company a $94.3 million contract to develop and qualify a new 21-inch di...
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U.S. Marines Launch From USS Gerald R. Ford to Seize 5th Tanker Olina in Caribbean Sanctions Crackdown

| Naval News Navy 2026
U.S. Southern Command confirmed that U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Spear successfully seized control of the motor ...
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South Africa is hosting a China-led multinational naval drill with Russia and Iran near the strategic Cape sea lanes, underscoring growing maritime cooperation along a critical global trade route (Picture Source: Social Media / Reuters) South Africa is hosting a China-led multinational naval drill with Russia and Iran near the strategic Cape sea lanes, underscoring growing maritime cooperation along a critical global trade route (Picture Source: Social Media / Reuters)

South Africa Hosts China-Led Naval Drill With Russia and Iran Near Cape Sea Lane

| Naval News Navy 2026
Information released by the South African Government on 30 December 2025 confirms that South Africa is hosting Exercise WILL FOR PEACE 2026 from 9 ...
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Spain’s Frigate Almirante Juan de Borbón Takes Command of NATO’s Standing Naval Group 1

| Naval News Navy 2026
On Friday, January 9, 2026, the Spanish Navy announced that the frigate Almirante Juan de Borbon will sail on January 10 from the Ferrol Military A...
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The future Croatian corvette will likely be a modern multipurpose corvette optimized for regional sea control, not blue-water power projection, placing it firmly above offshore patrol vessels but below light frigates, with limited but credible self-defense. (Picture source: Army Recognition) The future Croatian corvette will likely be a modern multipurpose corvette optimized for regional sea control, not blue-water power projection, placing it firmly above offshore patrol vessels but below light frigates, with limited but credible self-defense. (Picture source: Army Recognition)

Croatia to purchase two new multipurpose corvettes in largest naval procurement to date

| Naval News Navy 2026
According to Jutarnji on January 6, 2026, Croatia is preparing to acquire two new multipurpose corvettes, marking the largest naval procurement in ...
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Türkiye’s successful live fire test of the GÖKDENİZ close in weapon system aboard TCG Istanbul marks a significant step in strengthening its last line naval air defense against fast, low altitude threats while reinforcing NATO’s maritime deterrence posture (Picture Source: ASELSAN) Türkiye’s successful live fire test of the GÖKDENİZ close in weapon system aboard TCG Istanbul marks a significant step in strengthening its last line naval air defense against fast, low altitude threats while reinforcing NATO’s maritime deterrence posture (Picture Source: ASELSAN)

ASELSAN’s GÖKDENİZ Proves Türkiye’s Close-In Naval Defense in Live Firing on TCG Istanbul Frigate

| Naval News Navy 2026
On January 9, 2026, Prof. Dr. Haluk Görgün, President of Türkiye’s Defence Industry Agency (SSB), announced that ASELSAN’s GÖKDENİZ close-in weapon...
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The Type 214 class is the submarine most consistently linked by media to the current phase of the P-75(I), a program valued at roughly $8.3 billion, aligning closely with the value discussed in the current India-Germany talks. (Picture source: Wikimedia/GDK) The Type 214 class is the submarine most consistently linked by media to the current phase of the P-75(I), a program valued at roughly $8.3 billion, aligning closely with the value discussed in the current India-Germany talks. (Picture source: Wikimedia/GDK)

India moves closer to an $8 billion deal for six submarines with Germany

| Naval News Navy 2026
As reported by Bloomberg on January 8, 2026, India and Germany are close to concluding an $8 billion submarine manufacturing agreement ahead of Ger...
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The FF(X), derived from the Coast Guard’s Legend-class National Security Cutter (NSC), will be the first conventional guided-missile frigate class to serve in the U.S. Navy since the last Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate was decommissioned in 2015. (Picture source: HII) The FF(X), derived from the Coast Guard’s Legend-class National Security Cutter (NSC), will be the first conventional guided-missile frigate class to serve in the U.S. Navy since the last Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate was decommissioned in 2015. (Picture source: HII)

First FF(X) frigate could be delivered to the U.S. Navy in 2028

| Naval News Navy 2026
On January 8, 2026, Defense Daily reported that Chris Kastner, chief executive officer of Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII), said the constructio...
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Platforms of this scale are increasingly viewed by US Navy and US Marine Corps planners as key enablers for distributed maritime operations, long-range logistics support, persistent intelligence collection, and forward-deployed sensing in contested environments. Platforms of this scale are increasingly viewed by US Navy and US Marine Corps planners as key enablers for distributed maritime operations, long-range logistics support, persistent intelligence collection, and forward-deployed sensing in contested environments.

Hanwha teams with HavocAI on large autonomous surface vessels for future U.S. Navy operations

| Naval News Navy 2026
Hanwha announced on January 8, 2026, that its US defense subsidiary and systems arm have entered into a formal partnership with HavocAI to jointly ...
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The U.S. Labor Department’s $14 million shipbuilding workforce initiative signals a shift in naval strategy, treating skilled labor and allied training methods as core tools in closing the U.S. Navy’s production gap with China (Picture Source: U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa / U.S. Sixth Fleet / USNI) The U.S. Labor Department’s $14 million shipbuilding workforce initiative signals a shift in naval strategy, treating skilled labor and allied training methods as core tools in closing the U.S. Navy’s production gap with China (Picture Source: U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa / U.S. Sixth Fleet / USNI)

U.S. Shipbuilding Workforce Plan Targets Faster Fleet Growth to Narrow the Navy Gap With China

| Naval News Navy 2026
On January 8, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor announced nearly $14 million to rebuild shipbuilding workforce capacity as President Donald Trump ...
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The Barracuda-class SSNs combine nuclear propulsion with advanced automation, significantly reducing crew workload while improving sustained operational tempo (Picture source: Naval Group) The Barracuda-class SSNs combine nuclear propulsion with advanced automation, significantly reducing crew workload while improving sustained operational tempo (Picture source: Naval Group)

French Navy Nuclear Barracuda Submarines Final Boat Delivery Could Advance by One Year

| Naval News Navy 2026
According to information published by Actu on December 27, 2025, the French Navy has been informed that the delivery schedule for its Barracuda-cla...
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The frigate Kang Ding, bearing pennant number PFG-1202, is the lead ship of the class and has been in active service since its commissioning in May 1996, with its homeport at Zuoying Naval Base. (Picture source: Taiwan MoD) The frigate Kang Ding, bearing pennant number PFG-1202, is the lead ship of the class and has been in active service since its commissioning in May 1996, with its homeport at Zuoying Naval Base. (Picture source: Taiwan MoD)

Taiwan Navy Kang Ding frigate enters dry dock for major missile upgrade

| Naval News Navy 2026
As reported by United Daily News on January 3, 2026, the Taiwanese frigate Kang Ding (PFG-1202) entered a CSBC Corporation Taiwan dry dock in Kaohs...
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The image is illustrative, showing Frankenburg’s Mark 1 missile and container launcher photographed at DSEI 2025 and MSPO 2025, highlighting the type of low-cost counter-drone capability referenced in the Babcock–Frankenburg cooperation (Picture Source: ARMY RECOGNITION GROUP) The image is illustrative, showing Frankenburg’s Mark 1 missile and container launcher photographed at DSEI 2025 and MSPO 2025, highlighting the type of low-cost counter-drone capability referenced in the Babcock–Frankenburg cooperation (Picture Source: ARMY RECOGNITION GROUP)

UK's Babcock And Estonia’s Frankenburg Partner On New Maritime Counter-Drone Air Defense System

| Naval News Navy 2025
Information published by the Babcock International Group, on January 7, 2026, states that the British defense company signed a Memorandum of Unders...
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U.S. and UK forces seized the tanker Marinera after a two-week North Atlantic chase, using Coast Guard tracking, allied surveillance, and a special-operations helicopter boarding, despite Russian naval shadowing (Picture source: U.S. DoW). U.S. and UK forces seized the tanker Marinera after a two-week North Atlantic chase, using Coast Guard tracking, allied surveillance, and a special-operations helicopter boarding, despite Russian naval shadowing (Picture source: U.S. DoW).

U.S. Special Operations Forces Seize Oil Tanker Marinera in North Atlantic Sanctions Operation

| Naval News Navy 2026
U.S. forces seized the oil tanker Marinera in the North Atlantic after a court-authorized operation following two weeks of surveillance, according ...
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Seaspan's Multi-Purpose Icebreaker (MPI) can perform sustained Arctic operations with an endurance exceeding 60 days, a range of about 12,000 nautical miles, and an icebreaking capability through roughly 1.22 meters (4 feet) of ice. (Picture source: Seaspan) Seaspan's Multi-Purpose Icebreaker (MPI) can perform sustained Arctic operations with an endurance exceeding 60 days, a range of about 12,000 nautical miles, and an icebreaking capability through roughly 1.22 meters (4 feet) of ice. (Picture source: Seaspan)

Canada confirms U.S. selection of its icebreaker for Arctic Security Cutter Program

| Naval News Navy 2026
On January 7, 2026, the Canadian shipbuilder Seaspan confirmed that the U.S. Coast Guard Arctic Security Cutter fleet will be based on its Multi-Pu...
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Malaysia has confirmed the purchase of a second Turkish-built Multi-Purpose Mission Ship, signaling a deeper defense partnership with Türkiye and a steady push to strengthen maritime enforcement in the South China Sea (Picture Source: DESAN Shipyard) Malaysia has confirmed the purchase of a second Turkish-built Multi-Purpose Mission Ship, signaling a deeper defense partnership with Türkiye and a steady push to strengthen maritime enforcement in the South China Sea (Picture Source: DESAN Shipyard)

Malaysia confirms order of second Turkish-built Multi-Purpose Mission Ship

| Naval News Navy 2026
Malaysia has officially confirmed it will procure a second Multi-Purpose Mission Ship (MPMS) from Türkiye, deepening defence cooperation with Ankar...
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U.S. forces under U.S. Southern Command seized a sanctioned dark-fleet oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea, highlighting an expanded U.S. effort to enforce maritime sanctions far from its own waters. (Picture source: U.S. Coast Guard / U.S. Department of Homeland Security / U.S. Southern Command) U.S. forces under U.S. Southern Command seized a sanctioned dark-fleet oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea, highlighting an expanded U.S. effort to enforce maritime sanctions far from its own waters. (Picture source: U.S. Coast Guard / U.S. Department of Homeland Security / U.S. Southern Command)

What We Know About U.S. Special Forces Seizure of Venezuela-Linked Sophia Oil Tanker in Caribbean

| Naval News Navy 2026
In a pre-dawn action on 7 January 2026, U.S. forces operating under U.S. Southern Command’s Operation Southern Spear apprehended the stateless crud...
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U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth visits HII Newport News Shipbuilding on January 6, 2025, where the Department of War announced the acceleration of construction and delivery of the Ford‑class aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy (CVN‑79). U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth visits HII Newport News Shipbuilding on January 6, 2025, where the Department of War announced the acceleration of construction and delivery of the Ford‑class aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy (CVN‑79).

U.S. accelerates construction of USS Kennedy 2nd Ford-class aircraft carrier as USS Ford enters combat

| Naval News Navy 2026
During a January 6, 2026, visit to Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Newport News Shipbuilding facility, the U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth confir...
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The US Navy is reassessing its future frigate force, scaling back the Constellation-class program while accelerating a new FF(X) design based on the National Security Cutter to meet near-term operational demands (Picture source: Fincantieri). The US Navy is reassessing its future frigate force, scaling back the Constellation-class program while accelerating a new FF(X) design based on the National Security Cutter to meet near-term operational demands (Picture source: Fincantieri).

U.S. Navy Cuts Constellation Frigate Program Short and Starts Over With FF(X) Ship Design

| Naval News Navy 2026
Congress has received a new assessment showing the US Navy plans to truncate the Constellation-class frigate program at no more than two ships whil...
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The five 97-meter Multi-Role Response Vessels (MMRVs) to be procured under Phase III are expected to follow the general configuration of the Philippine Coast Guard’s Teresa Magbanua-class, which is based on the Japanese Kunigami-class patrol vessel design. (Picture source: PCG) The five 97-meter Multi-Role Response Vessels (MMRVs) to be procured under Phase III are expected to follow the general configuration of the Philippine Coast Guard’s Teresa Magbanua-class, which is based on the Japanese Kunigami-class patrol vessel design. (Picture source: PCG)

Philippines invites Japan to build five new Teresa Magbanua-class patrol vessels for Coast Guard

| Naval News Navy 2026
As reported by Herbie_atX, on January 5, 2025, the Philippine Department of Transportation formally invited the Japanese company Mitsubishi Shipbui...
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Beyond the Marinera case, Russia has already demonstrated on several occasions that it is prepared to use naval warships to protect or deter interference with vessels linked to its shadow fleet. (Picture source: Russian Navy) Beyond the Marinera case, Russia has already demonstrated on several occasions that it is prepared to use naval warships to protect or deter interference with vessels linked to its shadow fleet. (Picture source: Russian Navy)

Russia deploys submarine to protect sanctioned oil tanker Marinera from US naval forces

| Naval News Navy 2026
On January 6, 2026, the Wall Street Journal announced that Russia deployed a submarine and additional naval assets to escort the oil tanker Mariner...
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Egypt is refocusing its naval modernization around submarines and unmanned maritime systems, prioritizing undersea deterrence, autonomous surveillance, and industrial sovereignty as budget pressure and regional competition reshape its 2026 naval posture (Picture source: Egyptian MoD). Egypt is refocusing its naval modernization around submarines and unmanned maritime systems, prioritizing undersea deterrence, autonomous surveillance, and industrial sovereignty as budget pressure and regional competition reshape its 2026 naval posture (Picture source: Egyptian MoD).

Egypt’s 2026 Plan for Submarines and Naval Drones Signals a New Phase in Naval Modernization

| Naval News Navy 2026
Egypt is recalibrating its naval modernization plans, shifting investment away from large surface combatants toward submarines and unmanned maritim...
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Rheinmetall and MBDA will form a joint venture to field naval laser weapons, building on a 20 kW demonstrator tested aboard frigate Sachsen to counter drones and close-in aerial threats (Picture source: Rheinmetall). Rheinmetall and MBDA will form a joint venture to field naval laser weapons, building on a 20 kW demonstrator tested aboard frigate Sachsen to counter drones and close-in aerial threats (Picture source: Rheinmetall).

Germany Pushes Naval Laser Weapons Toward Production as Rheinmetall and MBDA Form Joint Venture

| Naval News Navy 2026
Rheinmetall and MBDA Deutschland plan to establish a joint venture in early 2026 to industrialize naval high-energy laser weapons, building on a co...
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Construction of the F110 frigates is taking place at Navantia’s Ferrol shipyard; the first ship, the F-111 Bonifaz, was launched on September 11, 2025, and will be followed by one ship per year through the early 2030s. (Picture source: Navantia) Construction of the F110 frigates is taking place at Navantia’s Ferrol shipyard; the first ship, the F-111 Bonifaz, was launched on September 11, 2025, and will be followed by one ship per year through the early 2030s. (Picture source: Navantia)

Egypt opens talks with Spain on F110-class frigate acquisition

| Naval News Navy 2026
On January 6, 2026, Tactical Report announced that Egypt formally entered discussions with Spain regarding a potential acquisition of the F110-clas...
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