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Russia attacks two foreign-flagged ships in Ukraine’s grain corridor, one dead
Russia has attacked two ships with foreign flags in the maritime corridor designated for grain export near Odesa, resulting in one fatality of a Syrian crew member aboard a soybean carrier....
Russia Sends Submarine to Protect Sanctioned Oil Tanker Marinera from U.S. Military
The United States seized the Russian-flagged oil tanker Marinera after a two-week pursuit in the North Atlantic. Russia reportedly deployed a submarine to escort and protect the vessel from seizure by...
The U.S. Navy Must Build the ‘Golden Fleet’
A proposal for the U.S. Navy suggests expanding its fleet by including frigates based on Coast Guard designs, unmanned corvettes with long-range weaponry, additional logistics ships, and other enhance...
Russia’s platform for attacks on Ukraine: Why Crimean missiles targeting Odesa are nearly impossible to stop
Crimea, annexed by Russia since 2014, continues to pose a persistent military threat to mainland Ukraine due to its strategic location. Russian forces occupying Crimea possess missile systems that can...
China’s New Hypersonic Missile Plan to Make the U.S. Navy Obsolete at ‘Mach 5’
A leaked Pentagon report suggests that China's new hypersonic and anti-ship missiles could render U.S. aircraft carriers ineffective in the Western Pacific due to their speed and range. Weapons like t...
US Navy vs China's Aircraft Carrier Submarine Fleet: Pentagon Report Predicts China Will Surpass US Navy in Submarines and Aircraft by 2035
The Pentagon has released a report predicting that the Chinese navy will surpass the US Navy in submarine and aircraft carrier capabilities by 2035. This assessment places China ahead of the United St...
China turns cargo ship into powerful warship
Images circulating on Chinese social media reveal a standard commercial cargo ship modified with military equipment including sensors and defensive weapons. The conversion also includes containerized ...
Chinese Cargo Ship Packed Full Of Modular Missile Launchers Emerges
A Chinese medium-size cargo vessel is loaded with 60 containerized vertical launch cells, radar systems, and close-in weapons....
China’s ‘carrier killer’ hypersonic anti-ship missile YJ-20 in final testing: video
The People’s Liberation Army of China has released video footage indicating that the YJ-20 hypersonic ship-to-ship missile is nearing completion and could soon enter mass production. The test, conduct...
Zelenskyy says at least 20 percent of Russian vessels have been halted
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine has managed to halt the operation of at least twenty percent of Russia's naval fleet, indicating a significant impact on Russian maritime capabilities...
Shadow fleet disrupted: Ukraine claims 20% of Russian oil tankers sidelined by sanctions
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reports that Ukraine and its allies have managed to sideline one-fifth of the Russian shadow tanker fleet, leading to expected annual revenue losses for Moscow of at leas...
Former US sailor sentenced to 16 years for selling ship intel to China
A former USS Essex sailor has been sentenced to 16 years in prison by a federal court for his role in selling classified naval information to Chinese intelligence over an 18-month period. The sailor, ...
Pakistan Navy Performs Live Missile Firings and Drone Attacks in North Arabian Sea
The Pakistan Navy recently carried out live missile firing drills involving LY-80 (N) surface-to-air missiles and loitering munitions, along with sea trials of an indigenous unmanned surface vehicle d...
Pentagon: Caribbean Sea Blockade Forces Seven Shadow Fleet Vessels to Change Course
The Pentagon has announced that its naval blockade operation conducted recently in the Caribbean Sea compelled seven vessels of Russia's covert 'shadow fleet' to alter their intended routes. The move ...
Pentagon Pledges to Meet Delivery Date for Next Supercarrier
The Pentagon has pledged that the upcoming delivery date for the next supercarrier will be met as planned, ensuring the maintenance of naval superiority and maritime capabilities....
Ingalls Shipbuilding hands over second Flight III Arleigh Burke destroyer to US Navy
The Ingalls Shipbuilding division of Huntington Ingalls Industries has delivered the second Flight III variant of the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer to the U.S. Navy. The ceremony marks ...
Containing the Threat of Containerized Missiles
American commanders anticipating conflict over Taiwan face an emerging threat: China's use of containerized missile launchers hidden within standard shipping containers. These systems mimic commercial...
China’s drone carriers hide in plain sight among merchant ships
Reports suggest that China may be developing a method to covertly deploy drone carriers disguised as civilian cargo ships on global trade routes for rapid conversion into drone-launch platforms....
Thales to provide Royal Navy with next-gen portable MCM command centres
Thales has secured a significant contract from the UK Ministry of Defence’s Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) organization for providing next-generation portable mine countermeasure (MCM) command c...
5 Best Aircraft Carriers in the World for 2026, Ranked
Aircraft carriers remain crucial in modern maritime strategy. The United States leads with its Gerald R. Ford-class and Nimitz-class carriers known for their nuclear propulsion, endurance, and sortie ...
Pakistan's Air Force Claims To Have Tested Taimoor Air-Launched Cruise Missile
The Pakistan Air Force claims to have successfully tested the Taimoor air-launched cruise missile on January 3, 2026. This test is seen as a response to India’s recent missile tests, particularly the ...
What if China’s KJ-600 aircraft could serve older carriers as well as Fujian?
China's KJ-600 airborne early warning and control aircraft may have been designed for catapult-launched operations but can also operate from older ski-jump carriers, according to a Chinese military so...
Ukraine develops new armed boat for elite GUR troops
The Ukrainian military intelligence has received a new specialized armed patrol boat designed for maritime operations on January 1st as part of their operational support. The vessel was purchased and ...
U.S. Navy launches one-way attack drone from ship at sea
The USS Santa Barbara, an Independence-class littoral combat ship operating in the Gulf, launched a Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS). This unmanned system is designed for one-way operati...
Russian Oil Tanker Paints Russian Flag on Ship Sides While Under Pursuit by U.S. Military
A tanker vessel has been reported to have painted the flag of Russia over its body while under pursuit by military forces from the United States, seeking sanctuary under Russian protection which led t...
The 5 Best Aircraft Carriers in the World for 2026, Ranked
As of the end of 2025, the article discusses the ongoing global competition for aircraft carrier dominance and ranks the top five carriers expected to be operational by 2026. The U.S. Navy's Gerald R....
India’s S4* SSBN Hits Record 80% Indigenous Content, Paving the Way for Higher Localisation in S5 & Project-77 Subs
India's fourth strategic ballistic missile submarine (S4*) has reached a significant milestone with over 80% indigenous content. This development marks an important step towards greater localisation a...
China’s New YJ-20 Hypersonic Missile Has a Message for the U.S. Navy
China has released video showing what it calls a 'finalization test' of its ship-launched YJ-20 hypersonic anti-ship missile fired from a Type 055 destroyer, indicating successful deployment and targe...
Bloomberg: Ukraine hit more Russian energy targets this month than in any previous month of the war
According to Bloomberg, Ukraine has conducted attacks on more Russian energy targets this month than during any previous period of the conflict. The attacks include refineries, offshore platforms, por...
YJ-20 High-Speed Anti-Ship Missile Seen In Action On China’s Type 055 Super Destroyer
The People's Liberation Army Navy has claimed that the YJ-20 missile, capable of hypersonic speeds and designed for ship-targeting, has successfully completed its final testing phase. This announcemen...
Royal Navy tests quantum navigation in Arctic
The Royal Navy is currently testing various quantum systems across its fleet as part of efforts to enhance navigational capabilities in the Arctic region. However, there is no immediate plan to replac...
New Baltic study finds spoofing surge near Kaliningrad
A technical study reveals an increase in GNSS interference in the southern Baltic Sea, with ship-based measurements suggesting coordinated spoofing and jamming activities close to the maritime boundar...
Pentagon Announces Development of New Combat Frigates Class FF(X)
The Pentagon has announced plans to develop new combat frigates designated as the FF(X) class. The move is aimed at enhancing operational capabilities and ensuring a robust maritime defense presence....
2025 in review: Navy
An overview of naval developments and operations within NATO member states and allied countries throughout 2025 focusing on capability enhancements, technological advancements, deployments, and strate...
China tests new hypersonic anti-ship missile
Chinese military media have released footage showing a live firing of the YJ-20 hypersonic anti-ship missile from a Type 055 destroyer belonging to the People's Liberation Army Navy. This marks the fi...
Seaplane fleet ready: What's behind Trump's move
The article discusses President Donald Trump's recent decision involving seaplanes and seeks to uncover the strategic reasons for this military initiative. It highlights possible deterrence motives ag...
Capture the Ocean: What Step Has the Pentagon Taken?
The Pentagon has reportedly taken significant steps towards reinforcing its naval presence and capabilities in strategic maritime regions globally. This move is seen as an effort to maintain geopoliti...
Russia’s New Laika-class Nuclear Submarine Could Fire Hypersonic Missiles
The article discusses Russia's upcoming fifth-generation submarine, the Laika (Husky) class, planned for deployment around 2030 to enhance its underwater military capabilities. The sub is designed to ...
F-35 or ‘Battleship’: The Trump-Class Question That Gives the U.S. Navy a Giant Headache
The article discusses whether Donald Trump's proposed Trump-class battleships are better suited as high-end battlefield sensors rather than traditional combat vessels. These notional 39,000-ton ships ...
Ukraine’s Shadow War Against Putin’s Oil Fleet
Ukrainian naval special forces and sea drones are targeting vessels transporting sanctioned Russian oil across various seas including the Baltic, Mediterranean, and Atlantic....
Is North Korea’s new nuclear sub reveal a bid to counter US-South Korean naval power?
North Korea has unveiled details of its first nuclear-powered submarine under construction through state media, with images showing leader Kim Jong-un inspecting the vessel along with his wife and dau...
America Should Build Its Own Warships While Buying Tankers
The article discusses the necessity for the U.S. to increase naval shipbuilding capacity to counter Chinese maritime power but emphasizes specialized warship construction over commercial shipping prod...
The Army's New Engine to Power Apache, Black Hawk & FARA
General Electric Aerospace will supply the T901 engine to power the UH-60 Black Hawk, AH-64 Apache helicopters and the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) fleet of the US Army....
Suicide Drones Closed Within a Mile of U.S. Destroyer Defending Israel in June
The USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 114) engaged unidentified suicide drones near Israel's coast in June. One drone approached within half a mile, requiring the ship to use its deck gun due to being too close ...
Russia’s Kilo-Class ‘Black Hole’ Submarine Keep Breaking All the Rules
The Russian Kilo-class submarine, known as the 'Black Hole' by the U.S. Navy due to its stealth capabilities, continues to be a significant asset despite originating from the Cold War era. While older...
Tension Rises: US Mobilizes Warships Near Cuba
The United States has mobilized warships near Cuban waters amid rising tensions. The deployment of naval forces is an indication of U.S. attention and response to potential security concerns in the re...
Powerful new missile to enter Royal Navy service this year
The Royal Navy plans to introduce the Norwegian-designed Naval Strike Missile into its fleet later in the current year, according to the Ministry of Defence....
China Is Now Building a Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier
Brandon Weichert reports that China is currently constructing its first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier....
Ukraine Now Using Drone Boats To Attack Russian Targets
According to The War Zone, Ukraine has begun utilizing drone boats on the Dnipro River to conduct attacks against Russian targets in or near water areas. This marks an advancement in the tactics used ...
The Trump-Class Battleship Is No ‘Battleship’ (It’s A Giant Missile with Railguns)
A proposal for a new 'Trump-class' battleship has emerged as a concept for a large surface combatant vessel designed for sea control and long-range strike capabilities. The ship would be around 35,000...
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