The Royal Australian Navy formally commissioned the first of the new Arafura-class offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) on 28 June 2025. The ceremony was held at HMAS Stirling in Fremantle (Western… Continue reading "The Royal Australian Navy Commissioned HMAS Arafura"
In late June 2025, the U.S. Navy announced a $1.85 billion contract modification to General Dynamics Electric Boat to kick off production of the next-generation Virginia-class attack submarines. This undefinitized contract… Continue reading "U.S. Navy Awards General Dynamics Electric Boat $1.85 Billion Contract"
According to a recent JMSDF report, two Chinese aircraft carriers conducted dual carrier operations in the Pacific Ocean for the first time last week. From June 8th to 16th, the… Continue reading "Chinese Dual Carrier Strike Group Operates in the Pacific For the First time"
The Russian Navy launched the amphibious landing ship Vladimir Andreyev at the Yantar Shipyard in the Kaliningrad Region at the end of May. The ceremony was attended by Navy Commander-in-Chief… Continue reading "Russian Navy Launches Amphibious Landing Vessel RFS Vladimir Andreyev"
Northrop Grumman has delivered the 200th GQM-163A “Coyote” target vehicle to the U.S. Navy and marked a milestone that underscores over twenty years of continuous service for the program. The… Continue reading "Northrop Grumman Delivers 200th GQM-163A Coyote Target Vehicle to U.S. Navy"
The U.S. Navy is equipping its destroyers with a new anti-ship version of the Tomahawk missile, which will greatly enhance their naval strike capabilities. Traditionally, a land-attack cruise missile, the… Continue reading "US Navy to Deploy Anti-Ship Tomahawk Missile on Destroyers"
Turkey’s Navy has officially announced its nuclear submarine program at the 12th Naval Systems Seminar in Istanbul on May 27, 2025. Rear Admiral Timur Yılmaz (Commander of the Submarine Fleet)… Continue reading "Turkey’s Future Nuclear Submarine Initiative – NUKDEN"
Two weeks ago, near the contested Spratly Islands, a Chinese Coast Guard vessel engaged in aggressive maneuvers with a Philippine Government research vessel, resulting in a collision and damage to… Continue reading "Chinese Coast Guard Ship Collides With Philippine Research Vessel In Latest Altercation Around Spratly Islands"
HMS Venturer, the Royal Navy’s first Type 31 frigate, was unveiled at Babcock’s Rosyth shipyard on May 27, 2025. The warship marks a major achievement in the UK’s £10 billion… Continue reading "HMS Venturer Unveiled: Royal Navy’s First Type 31 Frigate"
On 21 May, Finland marked a milestone in its naval modernization program with the launch of the first Pohjanmaa-class multi-purpose corvette at the Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) shipyard. This event… Continue reading "Finland Launches First Pohjanmaa-Class Corvette"