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Report: New video exposes damage on USS Gerald R. Ford after Red Sea fire incident
A new video has emerged showing the aftermath of a fire aboard the US Navy aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) in the Middle East earlier this year, suggesting the incident was more serious than initially reported.
Three Royal Navy members killed in Devon helicopter crash
Three members of the Royal Navy have died following a helicopter training exercise that ended in a crash near Sourton Down, Devon, in the early hours of June 3.
Royal Navy helicopter crashes in Devon
A Royal Navy helicopter crashed in a field near Sourton Down, Devon, in the early hours of June 3, triggering a large-scale response involving emergency services and military personnel.
Royal Navy declares FOC for Martlet missile system
The Royal Navy has declared full operational capability (FOC) for the Martlet missile system deployed aboard Wildcat helicopters, marking the completion of an operational testing and integration programme aimed at expanding the weapon’s employment envelope.
UK and Norwegian navies strengthen drone warfare in Arctic waters
The UK and Norwegian navies have conducted Exercise Tamber Shield 2026 in the fjords around Bergen, testing advanced drone integration, missile evasion tactics, and counter-fast attack operations in a demanding Arctic environment.
Thales to start modernization of Hellenic Navy’s Hydra-class frigates
Defense company Thales has secured a contract from the Greek General Directorate for Defence Investments and Armaments (GDDIA) to begin the modernization of the Hellenic Navy’s Hydra-class frigates.
SYOS Aerospace introduces SU10 uncrewed underwater vehicle
SYOS Aerospace has introduced the SU10 uncrewed underwater vehicle (UUV) to extend and strengthen its multi-domain autonomous uncrewed portfolio across air, land, sea to subsurface.
Cellula Robotics, Metron forge 10-year partnership to advance next-gen AUVs
Cellula Robotics and Metron have signed a 10-year agreement to jointly develop and deliver autonomous undersea capabilities for the US defense market.
Sweden picks French design for new Luleå-class frigates
The Swedish government has completed a down-select process, choosing France’s Naval Group as the preferred supplier for Sweden’s next-generation frigates under the Luleå-class program.
World’s largest warship comes home after completing epic 57K+ nautical mile odyssey
Nearly 4,500 sailors aboard the world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), returned to Naval Station Norfolk on May 16 after an 11-month deployment across the US 4th, 5th, and 6th Fleets.
World’s oldest active supercarrier conducts one of its final major overseas missions
The US Navy’s oldest active aircraft carrier, USS Nimitz (CVN-68), has completed one of its final major overseas deployments after taking part in multinational naval exercises under the Southern Seas 2026 mission.
UK sent 24 F-35s to Middle East without enough spare parts, PAC says
A British parliamentary watchdog has sharply criticised the Ministry of Defense (MoD) after revealing that the UK deployed 24 F-35B fighter jets aboard an aircraft carrier with spare parts packages designed to support only half that number of aircraft.
Turkish Navy’s new type landing ship enters service
The first vessel of Türkiye’s New Type Landing Craft Tank (YLCT) project, TCG Ç-159, has officially entered service with the Turkish Naval Forces following an accelerated construction program completed in just 18 months.
Navantia advances construction of Spanish Navy’s underwater intervention maritime action vessel
Spanish shipbuilder Navantia has carried out the lowering into dry dock of macrostructure 300 of the Spanish Navy’s maritime action vessel for underwater intervention (BAM-IS).