U.S. Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro has named the Navy’s newest Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, the future USS Robert Kerrey (DDG 146).
The Russian Navy has welcomed the latest Yasen-M nuclear-powered submarine Arkhangelsk built at the Sevmash Shipyard in northwestern Russia.
Naval power has emerged as a central element in these power struggles, with nations increasingly focused on enhancing their maritime capabilities and expanding their fleets.
Poland has inked a contract with the Polish Armaments Group (PGZ) for the construction of a naval rescue ship, which will be a part of the Ratownik program.
On the 77th anniversary of the Myanmar Navy, the navy has marked several milestones in the construction of new naval vessels.
The People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has launched its first Type 076 new-generation amphibious assault ship.
The Ministry of Defense of Oman has signed a contract with Marsun Public Company of Thailand for the construction of four landing craft.
The second patrol icebreaker of Project 23550, Nikolay Zubov, under construction at the Admiralty Shipyards in Saint Petersburg, was launched on December 25, 2024.
Secretary of the US Navy Carlos Del Toro has revealed that a future Constellation-class guided missile Frigate, FFG 69, will be named USS Joy Bright Hancock.
Japanese shipbuilder Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has held a naming and launching ceremony for Mogami-class frigate for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).
The US Coast Guard/US Navy Integrated Program Office has received approval for the construction of the nation’s first polar security cutter (PSC).
Turkish shipbuilder Dearsan Shipyard has held keel-laying ceremonies for two 50-meter fast attack craft (FAC) being built for the Qatari Emiri Naval Forces (QENF).
The US Navy Submarine Force’s newest attack submarine, the future USS Iowa (SSN 797) was delivered to the navy on December 22, 2024.
Dutch shipbuilding major Damen Naval has inked a contract with compatriot design, engineering, and support service provider Nevesbu for the platform engineering scope of the Plataforma Estratégica de Superficie (PES) frigate for Colombia.
