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Pakistan receives second Hangor-class submarine, which ... Pakistan receives second Hangor-class submarine, which is a modification of a Chinese submarine The Pakistan Navy has received its second Hangor-class diesel-electric submarine, an export version of the Chinese Type 039B. This is part of an agreement with China under which Pakistan will receive eight submarines to modernise its fleet. March 18, 2025, 4:34 p.m.
Key defence companies gather in France ... Key defence companies gather in France to discuss increasing arms production On Friday, 14 March, French President Emmanuel Macron invited representatives of the country's key defence companies, including Safran, Thalès, Naval Group, Dassault and KNDS, to the Elysee Palace. March 14, 2025, 5:37 p.m.
Dutch Navy frigate launches Tomahawk cruise ... Dutch Navy frigate launches Tomahawk cruise missile for the first time The frigate HNLMS De Ruyter (F804) became the first ship of the Royal Netherlands Navy to launch the Tomahawk cruise missile. March 12, 2025, 8:01 p.m.
French Navy plans to combine amphibious ... French Navy plans to combine amphibious helicopter carrier with surface drones Despite the successes of Ukrainian drones in the Black Sea, they did not play a decisive role in the destruction of Russian ships. Military analysts assess their role as auxiliary, while cruise missiles carried out most of the strikes on the Russian fleet. March 11, 2025, 4:53 p.m.
Indonesia wants to buy the decommissioned ... Indonesia wants to buy the decommissioned Italian aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi Ten years ago, Indonesia rejected the need for aircraft carriers, but now it is interested in acquiring a ship of this class, considering the option of acquiring a second-hand Italian aircraft carrier, the ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi. March 11, 2025, 4:46 p.m.
South Korea offers Canada its arms ... South Korea offers Canada its arms to displace US companies South Korea sent a delegation to Canada to present itself as a reliable supplier of military equipment and machinery. The visit took place on 5-6 March and included talks with the Canadian Armed Forces on potential contracts. March 11, 2025, 3:31 p.m.
North Korea builds two new warships ... North Korea builds two new warships simultaneously North Korea is building two newly designed surface warships at shipyards in Nampo and Jeonjin, according to KPA_bot, an analyst specialising in monitoring the North Korean armed forces. March 10, 2025, 9:28 a.m.
The US has created a 50-metre ... The US has created a 50-metre naval drone that can carry anti-aircraft missiles The USX-1 Defiant, a new maritime drone developed under the NOMARS (No Manning Required Ship) programme by the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), was spotted in Washington state. Its construction was completed in early March, after which the ship was launched. March 7, 2025, 8:21 a.m.
Turkey launches its first YLCT amphibious ... Turkey launches its first YLCT amphibious assault ship The first YLCT amphibious assault ship was launched at the Anadolu Shipyard in Istanbul. The ceremony was attended by Haluk Gergun, Head of the Turkish Defence Industry Authority, senior officials of the Ministry of Defence and the Navy Command. March 6, 2025, 2:33 p.m.
France declares readiness to cover Europe ... France declares readiness to cover Europe with a "nuclear umbrella" French President Emmanuel Macron said he plans to discuss with European allies the possibility of using French nuclear forces as a means of deterring Russia. He said this during a press conference. March 6, 2025, 8:26 a.m.
Russians are likely to scrap their ... Russians are likely to scrap their flagship in the Baltic Sea The Russian Baltic Fleet has likely received a new flagship, the large anti-submarine ship Severomorsk Project 1155, which previously belonged to the Northern Fleet but has been in the Baltic Sea for more than a year. March 4, 2025, 9:19 a.m.
Airbus and Naval Group to modernise ... Airbus and Naval Group to modernise French Navy's communications system based on Ukrainian experience Airbus Defence and Space and Naval Group have been awarded a €480 million contract to upgrade the French Navy's RIFAN 3 communications network. The upgrade will improve security and integrate high-speed systems for networked warfare. Feb. 26, 2025, 9:23 a.m.
MQ-9B SeaGuardian successfully tested in anti-submarine ... MQ-9B SeaGuardian successfully tested in anti-submarine warfare for the first time General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has conducted the first test of the MQ-9B SeaGuardian in submarine detection. The drone deployed hydroacoustic buoys and collected critical data to detect underwater targets. Feb. 26, 2025, 9:14 a.m.
French frigate Courbet withstands close explosion ... French frigate Courbet withstands close explosion of a naval mine during exercises The French Navy conducted an experiment to test the resistance of the La Fayette Courbet frigate to a sea mine explosion as part of the intensive Polaris combat training. Feb. 26, 2025, 9:04 a.m.
Captain of the USS Harry S. ... Captain of the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier dismissed over collision with civilian vessel The Besiktas-M bulk carrier, which damaged the hull of the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, cut through it in the stern. The captain of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier was dismissed from his post. Feb. 22, 2025, 11:17 a.m.
China conducts naval exercises off the ... China conducts naval exercises off the coast of Australia China has warned the Australian government of possible live-fire exercises in international waters off the country's coast. Feb. 22, 2025, 11:11 a.m.
Australia believes foreign spies want to ... Australia believes foreign spies want to damage nuclear submarine programme Foreign intelligence services are trying to infiltrate Australia's nuclear submarine programme. Australian intelligence chief Mike Burgess warned of this on Wednesday. Feb. 20, 2025, 9:18 a.m.
Britain upgrades Ukrainian Sandown minesweepers Britain upgrades Ukrainian Sandown minesweepers The British defence industry will upgrade the sonar on two Ukrainian Sandown minesweepers. Feb. 15, 2025, 11:18 a.m.
US aircraft carrier USS Harry S. ... US aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman collides with a cargo ship in the Mediterranean Sea The US Navy nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) collided with the cargo ship Besiktas-M near Port Said. Feb. 14, 2025, 9:17 a.m.
Germany investigates possible sabotage on warship Germany investigates possible sabotage on warship German police are investigating an incident involving the warship Emden, in which unknown persons dumped several dozen kilograms of metal shavings into its engine. The incident took place at a shipyard in Hamburg, where the ship was being inspected before being handed over to the f... Feb. 12, 2025, 8:55 a.m.
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