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ROKS Jang Yeong-sil (SS-087), the world’s first diesel-electric submarine combining South Korea’s indigenous lithium-ion propulsion and a 10-cell vertical launch system, is also Hanwha Ocean’s first fully domestic-built KSS-III Batch-II submarine. (Picture source: ROK Navy) ROKS Jang Yeong-sil (SS-087), the world’s first diesel-electric submarine combining South Korea’s indigenous lithium-ion propulsion and a 10-cell vertical launch system, is also Hanwha Ocean’s first fully domestic-built KSS-III Batch-II submarine. (Picture source: ROK Navy)

South Korea launches next-gen KSS-III Batch-II submarine powered by lithium-ion tech

| Naval News Navy 2025
On October 22, 2025, Hanwha Ocean held the launching ceremony for the South Korean Navy’s first KSS-III Batch-II submarine, ROKS Jang Yeong-sil (SS...
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The Adhafer-class corvette, also designated C28A, traces its origins to a 2012 contract signed between Algeria and China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) for three stealth corvettes based on the Chinese F-22P and Type 054A design. (Picture source: X/@JonnyMD1) The Adhafer-class corvette, also designated C28A, traces its origins to a 2012 contract signed between Algeria and China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) for three stealth corvettes based on the Chinese F-22P and Type 054A design. (Picture source: X/@JonnyMD1)

Algerian Navy corvette ANS Adhafer spotted in UK harbour in rare visit

| Naval News Navy 2025
As reported by WarshipCam, the Algerian Navy’s Adhafer-class corvette ANS Adhafer (920) was observed entering Portsmouth, England, on October 19, 2...
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ANNUALEX 2025 featured advanced defense assets including the F-35B Lightning II stealth fighters, Arleigh Burke and Ticonderoga-class warships, P-8A Poseidon patrol aircraft, and the Izumo-class destroyer JS Kaga, all integrated to enhance allied air, surface, and undersea warfare capabilities (Picture Source: U.S. Navy) ANNUALEX 2025 featured advanced defense assets including the F-35B Lightning II stealth fighters, Arleigh Burke and Ticonderoga-class warships, P-8A Poseidon patrol aircraft, and the Izumo-class destroyer JS Kaga, all integrated to enhance allied air, surface, and undersea warfare capabilities (Picture Source: U.S. Navy)

Japan and U.S. Stage Major Naval Show of Force in Philippine Sea Amid Shifting Defense Strategy

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On 20 October 2025, large-scale naval drills ANNUALEX 2025 unfolded in the Philippine Sea, as reported by Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet Public Affairs....
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Russia has covertly built an Arctic seabed sensor network using Western sonar and fiber-optic technology to protect its nuclear submarine fleet, strengthening its undersea surveillance and deterrence capabilities despite international sanctions (Picture source: Russian DoD). Russia has covertly built an Arctic seabed sensor network using Western sonar and fiber-optic technology to protect its nuclear submarine fleet, strengthening its undersea surveillance and deterrence capabilities despite international sanctions (Picture source: Russian DoD).

Russia built secret Arctic sensor grid to shield nuclear submarines using U.S. and EU technology

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The Washington Post revealed on October 23, 2025, that Russia has quietly assembled an Arctic undersea surveillance grid built from Western technol...
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The Type 053 frigate marked an early attempt by Chinese shipyards to standardize their naval production and equip the Chinese Navy with a modernized surface fleet during a period of constrained industrial capability. (Picture source: Chinese MoD) The Type 053 frigate marked an early attempt by Chinese shipyards to standardize their naval production and equip the Chinese Navy with a modernized surface fleet during a period of constrained industrial capability. (Picture source: Chinese MoD)

Indonesia may purchase seven Type 053H frigates from China

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During a televised discussion, the Indonesian Ministry of Defence spokesperson, Brigjen Frega Wenas, revealed that Indonesia is reviewing a proposa...
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The HMS Stirling Castle is the Royal Navy’s first mine countermeasures mothership acquired to act as a floating base for autonomous technology dedicated to minehunting, with initial operations focused primarily in UK waters. (Picture source: British Navy) The HMS Stirling Castle is the Royal Navy’s first mine countermeasures mothership acquired to act as a floating base for autonomous technology dedicated to minehunting, with initial operations focused primarily in UK waters. (Picture source: British Navy)

HMS Stirling Castle begins sea trials as UK’s first mothership for autonomous mine warfare

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On October 23, 2025, the British Royal Navy announced that the HMS Stirling Castle had begun its sea trials, following her formal transfer from the...
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Still from U.S. Department of War-released footage shows the moment of impact as a precision-guided munition strikes a suspected drug trafficking vessel in the eastern Pacific, October 23, 2025. Still from U.S. Department of War-released footage shows the moment of impact as a precision-guided munition strikes a suspected drug trafficking vessel in the eastern Pacific, October 23, 2025.

U.S. Confirms The Eighth Lethal Strike on Suspected Narco-Terror Vessel in the Pacific

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In a statement shared on his official X account, U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced that the U.S. Department of War had carried out a “le...
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The image shows two Italian maritime patrol aircraft in flight: the older BR.1150 Atlantic in the foreground, marking its retirement, and the newer P-72A (ATR-72MP) flying behind it, symbolizing the transition of Italy’s long-range maritime patrol capability (Picture Source: Italian MoD) The image shows two Italian maritime patrol aircraft in flight: the older BR.1150 Atlantic in the foreground, marking its retirement, and the newer P-72A (ATR-72MP) flying behind it, symbolizing the transition of Italy’s long-range maritime patrol capability (Picture Source: Italian MoD)

Italy Launches M3A Program To Rebuild Maritime Patrol And Anti-Submarine Warfare Strength

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Italy is preparing a new maritime patrol and response capability designed to restore high-end anti-submarine and anti-surface coverage across the M...
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HS Pipinos (S-121), Hellenic Navy Type 214HN and reference for Greece’s new submarine plans. Photo: Hellenic Navy. HS Pipinos (S-121), Hellenic Navy Type 214HN and reference for Greece’s new submarine plans. Photo: Hellenic Navy.

South Korea courts Greece with submarine offer for new undersea fleet program

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HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has moved into the Achilles program conversation with a formal Athens presentation of conventional submarine options, f...
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Harpoon Block II coastal strike missile is a sea-skimming flight, active radar terminal seeker, ~220 kg warhead and 120–140 km range; fitted to mobile coastal launchers for dispersed sea denial (Picture source: U.S. DoW). Harpoon Block II coastal strike missile is a sea-skimming flight, active radar terminal seeker, ~220 kg warhead and 120–140 km range; fitted to mobile coastal launchers for dispersed sea denial (Picture source: U.S. DoW).

Taiwan to Deploy U.S. Harpoon Missile Batteries in 2026 to Deter Chinese Invasion

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Focus Taiwan (English version of the Central News Agency) displayed on October 20, 2025, that the Republic of China Navy confirmed its first shipme...
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The Astraea will replace the Holbrook nuclear warhead currently deployed on Trident II D5 missiles carried by Vanguard-class submarines, and later by their Dreadnought-class successors. (Picture source: British MoD) The Astraea will replace the Holbrook nuclear warhead currently deployed on Trident II D5 missiles carried by Vanguard-class submarines, and later by their Dreadnought-class successors. (Picture source: British MoD)

UK's new Astraea nuclear warhead to equip future Dreadnought submarines in the 2030s

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On October 20, 2025, British Defence Minister Luke Pollard confirmed that Project Astraea, the United Kingdom’s next-generation nuclear warhead pro...
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Japan’s Mogami-class frigate was developed to replace the older Asagiri- and Abukuma-class destroyer escorts with a new multi-mission ship combining automation, reduced manpower, and stealth characteristics. (Picture source: Japanese Navy) Japan’s Mogami-class frigate was developed to replace the older Asagiri- and Abukuma-class destroyer escorts with a new multi-mission ship combining automation, reduced manpower, and stealth characteristics. (Picture source: Japanese Navy)

Japan’s upgraded Mogami-class frigate wins New Zealand interest after Australian deal

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According to Kyodo News on October 20, 2025, Japan and New Zealand held high-level defense talks in Tokyo to examine the upgraded Mogami-class frig...
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