The Russian Navy performed the first-ever test launch of a Tsirkon-class hypersonic missile from the Yasen-class nuclear-powered submarine.
Shipbuilder General Dynamics Bath Iron Works (BIW) has held a christening ceremony for the future USS Carl M. Levin (DDG 120) at its shipyard in Bath, Maine.
The US Navy has established a new helicopter squadron, Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 50, onboard naval air station Mayport in Florida.
British arms, security, and aerospace company BAE Systems has started the delivery of the five-year Future Maritime Support Programme (FMSP) alongside the Ministry of Defence (MOD) for the Royal Navy.
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has launched the Qatar Amiri Navy’s (QEN) newest Al Zubarah-class corvette at its Muggiano (La Spezia) shipyard.
US-based shipbuilder Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG) has started the construction work USCG Ingham, the third ship in the Heritage class offshore patrol cutter (OPC) program.
South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has launched the third 3000-ton KSS-III submarine built for the Republic of Korea Navy (RoKN).
World’s largest aerospace company Boeing has won a contract from the US Navy to build five P-8A Poseidon aircraft for Germany.
USS America Expeditionary Strike Group is carrying out operations alongside Royal Australian Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force in support of the Combined and Joint Battle Problem (CJBP). The CJBP, taking place from 5 to 8 August, gathers the US 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Royal Au
iXblue Inc. and iXblue Defense Systems have formed a strategic partnership with Ocean STL Consulting with the aim of strengthening its presence in the U.S. defense sector, among others.
The U.S. Navy has christened its new Virginia-class attack submarine, the future USS Hyman G. Rickover (SSN 795), at General Dynamics’ Electric Boat shipyard facility in Groton, Connecticut. The submarine, christened on 31 July, represents a tribute to Admiral Rickover, who served in the navy for 63
USS America (LHA 6) Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) concluded its participation in Talisman Sabre on 21 July, after two weeks of maritime operations and exercises alongside partner nations and allies. During Talisman Sabre 21, the America ARG-MEU team integrated with the Royal Australian Navy, Roya
The Indian Navy’s decision to sideline the indigenously developed air independent propulsion (AIP) system from its multi-billion-dollar submarine tender for the time being will provide opportunities for foreign AIP providers, according to GlobalData.
The Royal Navy’s Type 45 destroyers will receive a £500 million upgrade to enhance their firepower capability, the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) said.
