ASELSAN Delivers SMASH 100/30 RCWS to the Croatian Navy
ASELSAN announced that the SMASH 100/30 30 mm remote-controlled weapon station (RCWS) was delivered to the Croatian Navy’s OOB-31 OMIS-class patrol vessels.
Navy / Maritime News
Russia Unveils First Submarine built for Zircon Missiles
Marking a change in Russian naval doctrine, the nuclear-powered Perm is the first Yasen-M class submarine purpose-built to fire Zircon hypersonic missiles.
Taiwan Reveals Endeavor Manta Trimaran Hull Kamikaze USV
A new move from Taiwan to bolster its defensive capabilities against the PLAN involves a USV based on the notes taken from Ukraine and Taiwan’s capabilities.
Patria Reveals 155 mm Coastal Defence Artillery System
Patria has revealed the prototype of the ARVE 155 mm coastal defence artillery system for the Finnish Navy’s mobile short-range coastal defence weaponry.
STM Showcases Its Defence Solutions on Two Continents
Türkiye’s STM will exhibit its naval platforms and tactical mini UAV systems at two major international defence exhibitions in Brazil (LAAD) and Norway (UDT).
ROKETSAN Tests LEVENT Point Defence Missile from TCG Beykoz
The Turkish Navy’s TCG Beykoz (F-503) corvette was used for on-platform testing of ROKETSAN’s LEVENT point defence missile system, confirming predictions.
Dutch Frigate First Times Launches Tomahawk Missile
Royal Netherlands Navy's HNLMS De Ruyter fired a Tomahawk from Off Norfolk's shore. This represents a turning point in Dutch naval capability enhancement.
TCG Beykoz Corvette Spotted With Mysterious Weapon at Aft
Following the firing test of ASELSAN’s GÖKSUR 100-N VLS vertical launch point defence missile system (PDMS), TCG Beykoz is seemingly headed for a new test.
Second Hangor-Class Submarine Launch for Pakistan Navy
China launches the second Hangor-Class submarine, PNS/M SHUSHUK of the Pakistan Navy. The vessel boosts Pakistan's naval power and strengthens bilateral ties.
Royal Navy’s First Mine Countermeasure USV Arrives
The U.K. government has announced the delivery of the first Ariadne mine countermeasures, an unmanned surface vessel of the Royal Navy produced by Thales U.K.
Taiwan Picks XTR-102A2 RCWS as TLF’s Patrolling Weapon
Taiwanese Light Frigate (TLF) will use NCSIST’s XTR-102A2 20 mm RCWS using a pair of T-75 20x102 mm revolver cannons for patrol missions in shallow waters.
Navantia Begins Second Saudi Corvette at San Fernando
Navantia has begun work on the second Saudi corvette, just three months after the first, under a contract for three ships, strengthening local industry.
Submarine-Launched Atmaca Missile Goes Airborne From Depths
Secretary of Turkish Defence Industries Haluk Görgün announced the firing test of the submarine-launched version of ROKETSAN’s Atmaca anti-ship missile.
US Marine Corps Deploys First F-35B Squadron in Japan
The US Marine Corps has deployed the first F-35B Lightning II fighters in Japan by sending the historical VMFA-214 “Black Sheep” unit to MCAS Iwakuni.
