The U.S. Navy class justification and approval published last week authorized the procurement of 837 Maritime Strike Tomahawk (MST) seekers from Raytheon Missiles and Defense through FY2028, with the J&A including follow-on support and additional capabilities now in the pipeline for the Block V Tomahawk family of missiles that include modifications to field the missiles ... The post U.S. Navy Authorizes Buy of 837 Anti-Ship Tomahawk Missile Seekers appeared first on Naval News.| Naval News
Boeing handed over the first P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft to Germany during a ceremony in Seattle. The company described the handover as an important milestone in the modernization of the German armed forces and their reconnaissance capabilities on the high seas. By Lars Hoffmann / Hartpunkt The delivered maritime patrol aircraft is the first ... The post Boeing Delivers First P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft to Germany appeared first on Naval News.| Naval News
The ROK Navy held a Fleet Review marking its 80th anniversary off the coast of Busan from September 25th to September 27th. The event featured a naval parade of 31 warships, including Aegis destroyers, ROK Navy’s submarines, amphibious assault ships, and landing vessels, alongside aircraft and unmanned systems. ROK Navy’s Fleet Reivew marking 80th anniversary ... The post ROK Navy Holds 80th Anniversary Fleet Review appeared first on Naval News.| Naval News
The Chinese naval and air combat drills at Scarborough Shoal is the latest deployment of high-end military forces at the disputed feature to counter Philippine and American forces in the South China Sea. A Chinese bomber equipped with supersonic anti-ship missiles flew over a disputed South China Sea maritime feature that Beijing claims as its ... The post China Sends Anti-Ship Bomber, Frigates to Scarborough Shoal appeared first on Naval News.| Naval News
Navantia press release Navantia’s shipyard in Cartagena (Murcia) has hosted the naming ceremony of the S-82 ‘Narciso Monturiol’ submarine. This is the second vessel in the S-80 series being built for the Spanish Navy. The event, presided over by the Minister of Defence, Margarita Robles, was a solemn occasion, with the submarine’s sponsor being Mrs. ... The post Navantia hosts naming ceremony for S-82 ‘Narciso Monturiol’ submarine appeared first on Naval News.| Naval News
Türkiye’s missile manufacturer Roketsan performed the first test-firing of the SIPER-1D long range surface to air missile from MIDLAS vertical launching system. On September 27, 2025, Head of the Turkish Defence Agency (SSB), Prof. Haluk Görgün, announced the successful test-firing of the missile on his social media accounts. “The SİPER 1-D guided missile, developed with ... The post Türkiye successfully test-fires SIPER-1D Long Range SAM from Indigenous VLS appeared first on Naval N...| Naval News
On September 26, 2025, the French Defense Procurement and Technology Agency (DGA) placed an order with Dassault Aviation for five Falcon 2000 Albatros aircraft as part of the Maritime Surveillance and Intervention Aircraft (AVSIMAR) program. Dassault Aviation press release On September 26, 2025, the French Defense Procurement and Technology Agency (DGA) placed an order with ... The post France Places New Falcon Albatros Maritime Survaillance Aircraft Order appeared first on Naval News.| Naval News
Aerospace and defense company Leonardo UK is poised to secure a new contract to supply six additional AgustaWestland AW159 Wildcat anti-submarine warfare helicopters to the Philippine Navy for P42.290 billion (approx USD 745 million). Philippines’ Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said at a congressional budget hearing in mid-September that they were negotiating for the procurement ... The post Leonardo nears deal to supply more AW159 Wildcat Helicopters to the Philippines appeared fir...| Naval News
On 25 September 2025, Intermarine S.p.A. launched the fibreglass lamination of the hull for the Italian Navy’s first new-generation minehunter at the Sarzana shipyard.| Naval News