Turkiye as a Major Actor in Indonesia’s Naval Modernisation
Turkiye has recently elevated its role in the modernisation efforts of the Indonesian Navy by becoming a supplier of platforms, weaponry, and sensors.
Navy / Maritime News
Spain Drops F-35B along with Carrier-Based Fighter Plans
Madrid will phase out its AV-8B+ Harrier jets without F-35B replacement, leaving Spain without carrier-based fixed-wing aviation for at least a decade.
ASELSAN’s CENK 350-N Radar Brings Full Coverage for Warships
CENK 350-N AESA radar unveiled during IDEF25 with four fixed panels is set to bring 360-degree search and tracking capabilities to frigate-sized warships.
Fincantieri Delivers Tenth FREMM Frigate to the Italian Navy
Fincantieri announced that the tenth FREMM frigate, and the second in GP-e configuration, Emilio Bianchi (F-589) has been delivered to the Italian Navy.
China Tests J-15T CATOBAR Fighter from Type 003 Fujian
A Chinese documentary on the Type 003 Fujian aircraft carrier announced the launch test of the Shenyang J-15T naval fighter jet using the EMALS catapult.
IDEF25: MARLIN USV Gets ÇAKIR Missiles for Longer Ranges
ROKETSAN’s ÇAKIR multi-platform cruise missile will be integrated on ASELSAN-SEFİNE MARLIN USV to allow anti-surface warfare operations at longer ranges.
IDEF25: STM Unveils Turkish Fast Attack Craft’s Design
STM has unveiled the design of the Turkish Fast Attack Craft at IDEF to replace the ageing fast attack craft classes of the Turkish Navy in the coming years.
IDEF25: ASFAT Displays Full Loadout Hisar-class OPV
ASFAT has put the full armament configuration of the Hisar-class Offshore Patrol Vessel on display at the IDEF25 defence exhibition held in Istanbul.
IDEF25: ASFAT Displays TF-2000 Destroyer's Updated Design
ASFAT has put the updated design of the TF-2000 anti-air warfare destroyer on display at the IDEF25 international defence exhibition held in Istanbul.
FNSS MAV Amphibious Vehicle Gets an Armament Upgrade
FNSS MAV amphibious vehicle for the Turkish Navy has gotten new armament options as ÇAKA remote-controlled weapon system's anti-tank missile fitted variants.
Romania Announces TCG Akhisar OPV Acquisition from Turkiye
The Romanian MoD stated to journalists that the Turkish Hisar-class OPV TCG Akhisar (P-1220) will be acquired to fill the gap of a modern patrol ship quickly.
The U.S. Navy Embarks on Modular Torpedo Launchers
The FY2026 budget for the U.S. Navy includes funding for the development of a containerised launcher for Mk48 heavyweight torpedoes intended for USVs.
Fincantieri Begins the Construction of FREMM EVO Frigates
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri announced that the keel laying ceremony for the first two FREMM EVO frigates, succeeding the GP and ASW variants of the line.
Lockheed Martin Delivers AN/SPY-7 Radars for Japan’s ASEV
Lockheed Martin announced first AN/SPY-7(V)1 AESA radars to be used on the Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force’s future ASEV destroyers have been delivered.
