China’s New Naval Unmanned Helicopter Makes Appearance
China unveiled its new unmanned helicopter that is fitted with various sensors and folding rotors for shipborne use during the 2025 Victory Day parade.
Navy / Maritime News
EUROATLAS unveils GREYSHARK AUVs to guard undersea cables
Germany's EUROATLAS launched GREYSHARK autonomous underwater vehicles (AUV) to defend subsea cables and infrastructure from escalating dangers of sabotage.
Finland Arms Hamina-class FACs with Israeli Gabriel V AShM
IAI’s Gabriel V anti-ship missile has entered Finnish Navy service, with the firing from Hamina-class fast attack craft as the replacement of RBS-15SF-3.
Fourth I-class Multipurpose Frigate TCG İçel Meets the Sea
The fourth and the last of the first batch I-class multipurpose frigates, TCG İçel (F-518), has been launched at the Sefine Shipyard located in Yalova.
Brazilian Navy launches second Tamandaré-class frigate
Brazil launched its second Tamandaré-class frigate, F201 Jerônimo de Albuquerque, at Itajaí after five hours; outfitting begins to secure the Blue Amazon.
Saab to Develop Large Underwater Drone for Swedish Navy
Saab has secured a €5.5 million FMV contract to develop a large unmanned underwater vehicle, with sea trials set for 2026 under Kockums’ lead for Swedish Navy.
US Marines test air-mobile mortar system on Polaris vehicle
US Marines test a Polaris MRZR Alpha 6X6, with Scorpion Light mortar for rapid fire support, mobility in austere terrain, and “shoot and run” survivability.
Independence-class LCS Gets Palletised PAC-3 Launcher
Independence-class LCS, USS Montgomery (LCS 8), has been fitted with a M903 launcher for Patriot PAC-3 missiles without the trailer in a plug-and-play manner.
Norway Opts for UK Type 26 Frigates in Record Deal
Norway has selected the UK as its frigate partner, opting for BAE’s Type 26 in its biggest defence deal, ensuring interoperability and industry offsets.
The Royal Navy Suffers Reduced Operational Readiness
A former Royal Navy captain underlined a decline in the operational readiness of the surface fleet in various areas, like submarines and the support fleet.
Fourth I-class Frigate on the Countdown for Launch
The fourth I-class multi-purpose frigate, TCG İçel (F-518), is nearing the launch, not long after the second and third ships, TCG İzmir and TCG İzmit.
India Selects German Type 214 for $8.4bn Sub Deal
India has decided to add six Air Independent Propulsion Type 214 for its P-75I submarine program to balance its nuclear goals with China's growing navy.
MARLIN USV with ÇAKIR and VENOM LR Brings More Firepower
MARLIN USV fitted with ÇAKIR compact cruise missiles and VENOM LR 30x113 mm revolver cannon is set to offer a new level of firepower among the Turkish USVs.
Ground-Based Mock Deck for MUGEM-Based Aircraft
The ground test facility to replicate the deck of the MUGEM aircraft carrier for the takeoff/landing tests of aircraft in development is under construction.
