naval defense
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North Korea has displayed what it claims is its first domestically built nuclear-powered submarine at Pongdae Shipyard during leader Kim Jong Un's visit. The vessel is reported to be an 8,700-ton stra...
On November 9, 2025, the Senegalese Navy achieved a milestone by successfully launching its first anti-ship missile from an MBDA MARTE-equipped Walo-class offshore patrol vessel (OPV). This event标志着塞内...
On January 8, 2026, Hanwha Defense USA and its parent company, Hanwha Systems Co., along with U.S. collaborative autonomy firm HavocAI, announced their joint development of a 200-foot autonomous surfa...
In Q1 2026, Rheinmetall and MBDA plan to establish a joint venture focused on developing high-performance naval laser weapons systems. This initiative builds upon their existing cooperation since 2019...
Fincantieri's WASS Submarine Systems has won a major contract from India's navy for the supply of Black Shark Advanced (BSA) heavyweight torpedoes for six Scorpène-class submarines in service with the...
India's Advanced Technology Vessel Project has begun construction on its first two units of the S5-class SSBNs, enhancing India's sea-based nuclear deterrent capacity. These submarines are significant...
On December 29, 2025, South Korean company Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) announced a contract with the Philippines' Department of National Defence to build two 3,200-ton frigates for the Philippine N...
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) has delivered the Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, Ted Stevens, to the U.S. Navy, solidifying HII's position as a leading naval contractor in the United St...
Reports suggest Morocco may be considering Russia's new Amur-1650 diesel-electric submarines as it contemplates its first submarine purchase. Moscow markets the Amur class as an advanced export design...
Malaysia's Home Ministry has placed an order for its second Multi-Purpose Mission Ship from Türkiye’s Desan Shipyard. The contract was signed on January 7 and includes a visit by Malaysian Prime Minis...
Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2) has transitioned command with an official ceremony taking place in Taranto following a six-month operational rotation....