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
Sweden is looking for a ship to enable and support development of and experimentation with maritime uncrewed systems. Such a ship would help change and accelerate not only Sweden’s process for acquiring capability but the Royal Swedish Navy’s (RSwN’s) ability to deliver operational effect, a senior Swedish defence acquisition official told Naval News. In an ... The post Sweden Seeks Ship to Accelerate Uncrewed System Experimentation 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
The U.S. Marine Corps' Long Range Fires launcher, built around a single-cell Mark 41 VLS cell for Tomahawk missiles has been cancelled| Naval News
The U.S. Marine Corps stood up the first Long Range Fire (LRF) Unit to be equipped with a battery of Tomahawk cruise missiles.| Naval News
The U.S. Army is planning an inaugural test of Lockheed Martin's Long Range Fires (LRF) launcher in a live fire exercise in the Philippines during Balikatan 2026| Naval News
U.S. special forces trained with USVs in the Philippines amid increasing bilateral defense cooperation between Washington and Manila.| Naval News
Naval News sits down with the sole domestic shipbuilder of combat vessels for the Philippine Navy at ADAS 2024.| Naval News
A Philippine Marine Corps unit focused on securing sea lines of communications, including those in the SCS, is now operational.| Naval News
Philippine military watercraft have been prominently deployed to Manila's frontline in the South China Sea.| Naval News
Chinese aircraft carrier Fujian starts first sea trial. Ship has left Shanghai coinciding with anniversary of the Chinese Navy.| Naval News
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The Royal Navy plans to use autonomous systems to deliver a deployable anti-submarine warfare search capability in the North Atlantic| Naval News
With successes mounting in the United States, Anduril is moving forward with several underwater domain products the company sees as prime candidates for Europe's diverse maritime environments, from the Arctic to the Mediterranean.| Naval News
The Royal Navy has declared IOC with the Kongsberg Naval Strike Missile NSM following delivery of weapons to Type 23 frigate HMS Somerset.| Naval News
The U.S. Navy is looking to upgrade its aging Harpoon missiles via new seekers in a new service life extension program.| Naval News
Indonesia’s first Multipurpose Combat Ships/Pattugliatore Polivalente d’Altura (PPA) from Italy is set to arrive in September.| Naval News
At the Indodefence exhibition in Jakarta, Indonesian company REPUBLIKORP showcased an aircraft carrier model labeled "Giuseppe Garibaldi" on the adjacent digital panel featuring Bayraktar TB3 drones and fighter jets on its deck.| Naval News
Indonesia inked a deal with Turkish shipbuilding group TAIS for the procurement of two I-class (Istif-class / Istanbul-class) frigates for the Indonesian Navy (TNI AL)...| Naval News
Making her way down the Hamoaze for the first time under the fouled Blue Ensign, the standard of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, is Stirling Castle, the newest addition to the RFA flotilla – and the future of minehunting.| Naval News
The UK Royal Navy has commissioned a former offshore support vessel (OSV) into the front-line fleet to accelerate Mine Hunting Capability (MHC) Block 1 operational development and integration.| Naval News
At IDEF 2025, Turkish defence industry's biggest companies showcased 4 unmanned surface vessels with new payload configuration in Ataköy Marina.| Naval News
Belgium Naval & Robotics expects to perform operational qualification of the drone ‘toolbox’ for the new Belgian-Netherlands rMCM program| Naval News
News coverage of the IDEF 2023 International Defence Industry Fair held in Istanbul, Turkey. Naval News coverage includes daily news articles with pictures as well as video reports. Our IDEF 2023 show daily coverage is focusing on the naval topics and Turkish Navy programs. The maritime environment is emerging as key priority for NATO and its partners. Future Surface Fleet developments, ensuring comprehensive Underwater Defence and Security, and maintaining world beating Submarine Technology ...| Naval News
Turkish shipbuilder DEARSAN unveiled at IDEF 2025 the design of the future Mine Warfare mothership for the Turkish Navy...| Naval News
U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG 90) made history being the first to launch and operationally test a Block V Tomahawk cruise missile.| Naval News
The contract for the delivery of two Scorpène Evolved submarines to be built in Indonesia has entered into force on July 23th 2025.| Naval News
The U.S. Navy is looking to upgrade more Tomahawk cruise missiles with sensor suites capable of supporting maritime strikes.| Naval News
Leidos Gibbs and Cox is looking to deliver relocatable logistical hubs and faster VLS reloading through its Mobile Depot Platform concept.| Naval News
The U.S. Navy aims to induct a new system that would allow its warships to rearm while underway by 2027 following a recent test.| Naval News
Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro once again emphasized the need for at-sea reloading at this year’s Combat Systems Symposium.| Naval News
A U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer and Ready Reserve crane ship demonstrated the service's latest at-sea VLS reloading efforts last week.| Naval News
ASELSAN has introduced new generation of naval defense technologies at IDEF 2025, including DERİNGÖZ Autonomous Underwater Vehicle, GÖKSUR Vertical Launch System (VLS) Advanced Naval Point Defense Missile System and CENK 4D 2-Axis AESA Multifunctional Radar| Naval News
Meteksan Defence, a globally recognized company in defence industry, proudly announces the launch of its new brand: SIMETRAN – Simulation and Training Systems.| Naval News
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INS Nistar, the first indigenously designed and constructed Diving Support Vessel, was commissioned into the Indian Navy on July 18, 2025.| Naval News
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Israel Shipyards based in Haifa launched the first two (of nine) Shaldag Mk V Fast Patrol Craft for the Philippine Navy on 28 June 2022.| Naval News
Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) signed a contract with the Philippine Department of National Defense on June 27th to construct six units of new build 2,400 ton Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) worth USD 573 million.| Naval News
BrahMos Aerospace signed a contract with the Philippines MoD on January 28, 2022 for the supply of Shore Based ASM System to Philippines.| Naval News
South Korea's Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), the world’s largest shipbuilder, announced today it won an order to build 3,200 ton class Corvette for the Philippine Department of National Defense (DND).| Naval News
The Philippine Navy today commissioned its first ever guided missile frigate, BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150), during a ceremony held at Alava Wharf, Subic Bay, Zambales.| Naval News
Exclusive interview with Vice Admiral Adeluis S. Bordado, Flag Officer in-Command of the Philippine Navy, during his visit to France in January 2022.| Naval News
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News coverage of the CNE 2025 Combined Naval Event conference in Farnborough, UK. Naval News is the Official Naval Media partner of the event. Our coverage includes daily news articles with pictures. Our CNE 2025 show daily coverage is focusing on the conferences, in particular future UK Royal Navy programs. The maritime environment is emerging as key priority for NATO and its partners. Future Surface Fleet developments, ensuring comprehensive Underwater Defence and Security, and maintaining ...| Naval News
Northrop Grumman Developing Submarine-Launched AARGM-ER and AARGM-XR| Naval News
At the CNE 2025 in Farnborough, UK a Greek naval officer presented the Hellenic Navy’s comprehensive submarine modernization plan.| Naval News
Indonesian shipbuilder PT PAL signed a contract with the Philippine Department of Defence on June 24, 2022, to build two more Landing Platform Dock (LPD) for the Philippine Navy.| Naval News
The Finnish Defence Forces’ Logistics Command announced this week that the first heavy corvette of the Finnish Pohjanmaa-class is hull-ready.| Naval News
General Dynamics Mission Systems announced it won a major contract to produce new MK 54 Mod 1 lightweight torpedo kits for the U.S. Navy.| Naval News
NATO is enhancing its maritime vigilance activity in the Baltic Sea, building alliance military presence in the region to monitor CUI| Naval News
A power cable connecting Estonia and Finland across the Baltic seabed stopped working on 25 December, the Finnish government reported.| Naval News
On April 16th, 2024, HD HHI signed a contract for the local construction of four naval vessels for the Peruvian Navy.| Naval News
Turkish missile manufacturer Roketsan conducted the first test launch of the indigenous vertical launch system (VLS) called MIDLAS.| Naval News
A new Chinese vessel possibly serving as experimental drone carrier and a combat USV have appeared in more detailed imagery in Guangzhou.| Naval News
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China has built the world's first dedicated drone carrier. The ship has not been reported however and many of the circumstances surrounding it remain a mystery.| Naval News