French Navy Rafale Tests ASMPA-R Nuclear Cruise Missile
Following the entry into service with the Air Force, a French Navy Rafale-M fighter tested the ASMPA-R supersonic nuclear cruise missile, an upgrade of ASMP-A.
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Nuclear Submarine as the Next Strategic Expansion for Japan?
Japan making moves to expand the strategic capabilities of its military - particularly JMSDF- is considering the acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines.
General Dynamics NASSCO to construct new U.S. Navy Oilers
General Dynamics NASSCO received a $1.7 billion contract to construct two (T-AO 215 and T-AO 216) John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oilers for the US Navy.
Nusret 2025: Turkish Navy’s Competency in MCM Part II
The Turkish Navy demonstrated its capacity to independently address the mine threat in the Black Sea during the Nusret 2025 naval Exercise at Soros Gulf.
Nusret 2025: Turkish Navy’s Competency in MCM Part I
The Turkish Navy demonstrated its capacity to independently address the mine threat in the Black Sea during the Nusret 2025 naval Exercise at Soros Gulf.
PLAN’s Type 003 Fujian Aircraft Carrier Enters Service
China’s first aircraft carrier to use a catapult, Type 003 Fujian (18), has entered service with the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) with a ceremony.
Turkish Navy Commissions SALVO USV with TRAKON Lite RCWS
Turkish Navy has commissioned Dearsan’s SALVO USV fitted with the TRAKON Lite RCWS developed by Unirobotics, marking the second platform for SYS’s subsidiary.
Pakistani Navy Awards Contract for Jinnah-class Frigates
Pakistan’s Karachi Shipyard will build the first Jinnah-class frigate designed by ASFAT (AS3400) as a larger follow-up to the Babur-class PN MİLGEM corvettes.
Singapore Launches Its First Unmanned Platform Mothership
Singapore has launched its first Victory-class multi-role ship set to carry a wide array of unmanned systems, including UAVs, USVs, and UUVs for surveillance.
STM Lays Down the First Turkish Type Fast Attack Craft
STM announced the lay-down of the lead ship of the Turkish Type Fast Attack Craft (TTHB) to succeed the ageing classes of fast attack craft in the Turkish Navy.
Mysterious Fuselage Spotted in Northrop Grumman’s Recap
A front fuselage assembly for what appears to be a fighter jet was spotted in Northrop Grumman’s video recap for the third quarter of 2025 on YouTube.
Ukraine Keeps Adding New Weaponry Options for Its USVs
Ukraine’s SBU displayed the Sea Baby USV in two new configurations, one with what appears to be multiple 122 mm Grad rockets and another with a 12.7 mm RCWS.
MARLIN USV Optically Detects Drifting Mine with AI Assist
MARLIN USV, developed by ASELSAN and Sefine Shipyards, has demonstrated its capability to autonomously detect and identify drifting mines with optics.
Horizon Destroyer Shoots Down AASM Hammer with Aster 30
French Navy Horizon-class Destroyer Forbin (D620) successfully shot down an AASM Hammer IIR-guided bomb targeting a representation of Mistral LHD at a test.
