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.
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced that American forces have initiated a large-scale maritime blockade targeting vessels entering and departing Iranian ports.
US President Donald Trump has ordered the US Navy to block ships from entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz.
US naval forces have begun an operation to clear sea mines from the Strait of Hormuz, marking a new phase in Washington’s attempt to reopen one of the world’s most strategically vital waterways after weeks of conflict with Iran.
Fincantieri, through its subsidiary WASS Submarine Systems, has secured a major contract from the Ministry of Defense of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the supply of MU90 lightweight torpedoes.
Exail has announced the signing of an order for several hundred K-STER mine neutralization drones, destined for several navies. This new order, worth around EUR 40 million, is the second-largest order for K-STER drones ever recorded, just after the EUR 60 million order received in 2024. The K-STER d
Israel-based technology company Elbit Systems has been awarded several contracts by international customers, including NATO member countries, to deliver a broad range of naval solutions.
UAE-based technology and defense group EDGE Group has unveiled multiple agreements with the Brazilian Navy, designed to enhance Brazil’s naval capabilities.
Israeli company D-Fend Solutions has launched EnforceAir2 Maritime designed for counter unmanned autonomous system (UAS) operations in maritime environments.
UAE-based technology and defense company EDGE Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with French naval defense player Naval Group to explore potential collaboration opportunities in naval combat systems.
EDGE Group’s naval arm, Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB), has signed the agreement with Spain’s Indra to equip FA-400 offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) with advanced naval systems.
BAE Systems’ amphibious combat vehicle (ACV) is making its debut in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the International Defense Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) 2025.
EDGE Group entity Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB), a company involved in the design, construction, repair, maintenance, refit, and conversion of naval and commercial vessels, has signed a series of contracts regarding its newly launched RABDAN FA-400 fast attack vessel.
Israeli defense technology company RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems has secured a contract to supply vessels of a NATO country with the latest generation of its Digital Shark electronic countermeasure (ECM) systems.
