Equipment & technology
Another US aircraft carrier struck by onboard fire
Another US aircraft carrier has suffered a fire while undergoing maintenance in Virginia, following a similar incident aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford.
Pakistan Navy conducts live-fire test of indigenous anti-ship ballistic missile (VIDEO)
The Pakistan Navy has carried out a successful live-fire test of an indigenously developed ship-launched anti-ship ballistic missile, marking a significant step in its evolving maritime strike capabilities.
Indra to equip Type 212CD submarines with electronic warfare and radar systems
Defense company Indra has signed a new contract with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KDA) for the supply of electronic warfare and radar systems for the six additional submarines of the Type 212CD program.
Australia rolls out decade-long $425B defense investment plan
The Australian Government has released its 2026 National Defence Strategy alongside a sweeping Integrated Investment Program, outlining a decade-long plan to expand military capability and strengthen national security amid an increasingly unstable global environment.
World’s largest warship breaks record for longest modern deployment
The world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), has broken the record for the longest post-Vietnam War-era deployment.
First phase of US Navy’s LSM program kicks off
Fincantieri has announced that its US subsidiary received a $30 million contract for materials procurement and engineering activities for the US Navy’s Medium Landing Ship (LSM) program, formally initiating the first phase of the program and representing the first concrete step toward its execution.
Iranian-flagged vessel tries to evade US Navy blockade in Strait of Hormuz
The US Navy has tightened its maritime blockade on Iran, expanding naval patrols and reinforcing enforcement across key waterways as part of a rapidly escalating standoff in the region.
TKMS and Navantia ink MOU to explore naval cooperation
German defense giant TKMS has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Spanish shipbuilder Navantia to explore strategic cooperation on naval projects in Europe, NATO, and worldwide.
Russian naval vessel spotted hanging around UK offshore wind farms – Report
A Russian naval vessel was recently observed “loitering” near UK offshore wind farms in the English Channel, according to a NATO source cited by iPaper.
Fincantieri delivers multi-purpose support vessel to Italian Navy
Shipbuilding major Fincantieri has delivered the multi-purpose support vessel Tritone to the Italian Navy at its Palermo shipyard.
US Navy awards $183M repair contract for USS Truxtun following collision at sea
The US Navy has awarded a major maintenance and modernization contract for its guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103) after the vessel was involved in a collision during a refueling operation at sea.
VTOL drone demonstrates submarine tracking capabilities for Royal Navy
Certo Aerospace has demonstrated a new anti-submarine warfare capability for the Royal Navy, using its CAPSTONE vertical take-off and landing uncrewed air system (VTOL UAS) in a flight test at Keevil Airfield.
Australian Navy names autonomous systems unit
The Royal Australian Navy has formally named the Maritime Autonomous Systems Unit (MASU), marking a new step in the navy’s transition to a more integrated and highly advanced technology‑enabled future force.
CENTCOM: More than 10K troops, 12 warships shut down access to Iranian ports
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced that American forces have initiated a large-scale maritime blockade targeting vessels entering and departing Iranian ports.