Australia Deploys Warship to Prevent North Korea from Importing Petroleum
Australia has deployed a Royal Australian Navy warship to help enforce United Nations Security Council (UNSC) sanctions on North Korea, aimed at halting the countrys illegal import of petroleum and export of coal. HMAS Sydney, an air warfare destroyer, is operating under Operation Argos, Australias contribution to multinational efforts to monitor...
Russia to Invest $6B in Domestic Shipbuilding
The Russian government will allocate 500 billion rubles (approximately $6 billion) over the next six years to support the domestic shipbuilding industry, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin announced Monday, calling it the largest funding package ever for the sector.
Damen Naval Selects EID to Deliver Integrated Communications for Colombian PES Frigate
Damen Naval has signed a contract with Portuguese defence technology company EID S.A
South Korea Completes Upgrade of Navy Anti-Missile Decoy System
The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced on Thursday, May 8, that it has completed a performance upgrade of the
South African Navy Receives Third Patrol Vessel from Damen Shipyards
Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT) has delivered the third Multi-Mission Inshore Patrol Vessel (MMIPV), P1573, to the South African Navy at Naval Base Durban. The delivery followed the formal handover in Simons Town in March 2025, where P1573 passed rigorous inspections
Poland Begins Construction of Second Miecznik Frigate
The construction of Polands second Miecznik-class frigate, ORP Burza, officially began on May 5, with a
Brazil Signals Intent to Acquire Royal Navy’s Albion Amphibious Assault Ships
The United Kingdom has officially confirmed that Brazil intends to acquire HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark, the Royal Navys two amphibious assault ships, according to a written parliamentary statement issued on 30 April 2025. Minister of State for Defence Procurement and Industry Maria Eagle disclosed that the confirmation follows the signing of a Statement of Intent (SOI) between the two countries
Spain Advances F110 Frigate Program with F113 Build Start, F112 Keel Laid
Navantias shipyard in Ferrol, A Coruña, marked two milestones in the Spanish Navys F110 frigate program last Friday, with the start of construction on the third ship in the series, F113 ‘Menéndez de Avilés, and the keel laying of the second ship, F112 ‘Roger de Lauria. Both events were held ahead of schedule—three months early for the F113 construction and seven months early for the F112 keel laying
Kim Jong-un Attends Launch of 5,000-Ton Destroyer at North Korean Naval Shipyard
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un attended a launch ceremony for a newly built 5,000-ton multipurpose destroyer on April 25, according to the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). The event was held at the Nampo Shipyard and marked the anniversary of the founding of the first armed forces of the Korean revolution
Danish Political Parties Agree to $612M Naval Fleet Augmentation Plan
The Danish Government and opposition parties agreed to a
Indonesia to Intensify Frigate Acquisition Talks with Japan
Indonesia is ramping up high-level talks with Japan over the joint development and production of a customized variant of Japanese Mogami-class frigates for its navy, the countrys ambassador to Tokyo has confirmed. Speaking to
Black Sea Mine Countermeasures Group Completes First Activation under Bulgarian Command
The first 2025 activation of the Mine Countermeasures Group in the Black Sea (MCM Black Sea) was completed on April 16
Russia's Geran-3 Jet-Powered Kamikaze Drone Ready for Operations
Taiwan Worried over China-Developed Tactics in Indo-Pak Aerial Engagement
AeroVironment Unveils Red Dragon Kamikaze Drone with 400km Range
Finnish Patria, Sweden’s ACC Innovation to Develop Military Variant of World’s Largest...
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...
