U.S. Navy completes final flight test Harpoon Block II obsolescence update
Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md. -- The U.S. Navy successfully completed the third and final planned flight test...
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Project launch for MEKO A-200 frigates: TKMS and BAAINBw sign preliminary agreement
The preliminary agreement between TKMS and the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) enables the...
Brazilian Defense Minister Visits Future ‘Oiapoque’ Multipurpose Dock Ship
During an official visit to the United Kingdom this week, Brazil’s Defense Minister José Mucio Monteiro toured the future multipurpose...
The French Navy to become first operator of Airbus’ Aliaca vertical uncrewed aerial system
Marignane, France, 03 February 2026 – The French Directorate General of Armament (DGA) has ordered a new version of the...
China maintains over 90 naval vessels across the region in largest deployment to date
Fleet Activity Surpasses Last Year’s Show of Force, Triggering Heightened Alerts in Taiwan and Japan China continues to deploy a...
Sweden and Saab selected for Poland’s new submarines
The Swedish government's offer of Saab’s A26 submarines to Poland has been selected by the Polish government to replace the...
U.S. Navy cancels Constellation-class Frigate program, shifts focus to faster-built small combatants
The U.S. Navy has announced a major restructuring of its surface fleet modernization plans, officially cancelling most of the Constellation-class...
China’s newest aircraft carrier ‘Fujian’ completes first live-force training at Sea
SANYA, Nov. 18 — China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLA Navy) has announced that the carrier strike group centered on...
US Navy Takes Delivery of Virginia-Class Submarine USS Massachusetts (SSN-798)
The U.S. Navy has taken delivery of its 25th Virginia-class fast-attack submarine, the future USS Massachusetts (SSN-798), according to Navy...
HII Launches Virginia-Class Submarine USS Arkansas (SSN 800) at Newport News
Newport News, Virginia, July 2, 2025 – Defense industry giant HII (NYSE: HII) announced the launch of the USS Arkansas...
UK announces construction of up to 12 new SSN-AUKUS nuclear attack submarines
The British government has unveiled ambitious plans to significantly expand its fleet of nuclear-powered attack submarines, with the construction of...
Russia launches ‘Vladimir Andreyev’ landing ship in Kaliningrad
On May 30, 2025, the Russian Navy launched the landing ship Vladimir Andreyev at the Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad. This...
USS Delaware achieves first submarine torpedo tube launch and recovery of Unmanned Underwater Vehicle
The U.S. Navy’s Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Delaware (SSN-791) has completed a milestone by conducting the first-ever launch and recovery...
Turkey launches third Reis-class submarine ‘TCG Muratreis’
On May 29, 2025, Türkiye (Turkey) launched TCG Muratreis (S-334), the third submarine of the Reis-class (Type 214TN), from the...
Airbus delivers first naval NH90 helicopters to Spanish Navy
Albacete, 29 May 2025 – Airbus Helicopters has officially delivered the first two NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopters (MSPT for Multi-Role...
Saab to equip Visby-class corvettes with Sea Ceptor, boosting Sweden’s and NATO’s Air Defence
Stockholm, May 30, 2025 – Saab has been awarded a major contract by the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to...
China calls for calm after aircraft carrier Liaoning passes near Japan
China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has urged Japan to adopt a rational and objective approach in response to the recent...
HD Hyundai unveils HCX-23 Plus drone mothership at MADEX 2025
At the MADEX 2025 naval defense exhibition in Busan, South Korea, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) introduced the HCX-23...
Royal Navy unveils new Type 31 frigate, HMS Venturer
Rosyth, Scotland – May 28, 2025 – The Royal Navy unveiled its newest general-purpose frigate, HMS Venturer, on Tuesday, the...
Finland launches first Pohjanmaa-class corvette, strengthening baltic naval capabilities
On May 21, 2025, the Finnish Navy marked a significant milestone with the launch of its first Pohjanmaa-class corvette at...