Navy / Maritime News

Mk38 Mod 4 RCWS Installed on USN Destroyer
Navy / Maritime Weapon / Missile

Mk38 Mod 4 RCWS Installed on USN Destroyer

The U.S. Navy has installed the new 30 mm Mk38 Mod 4 RCWS, featuring firepower and sensor suite upgrades on an Arleigh Burke Flight-IIA destroyer.

Pentagon Tests Ukrainian USV Kamikaze Experience in Florida
Navy / Maritime Ammunition Unmanned Systems

Pentagon Tests Ukrainian USV Kamikaze Experience in Florida

The Pentagon bought an unmanned Surface Vessel (USV), the Muskie M18, from Maritime Tactical Systems Inc. (MARTAC) to test for kamikaze missions.

Indonesia Buys two Scorpene Evolved Full LIB Submarines
Navy / Maritime

Indonesia Buys two Scorpene Evolved Full LIB Submarines

On March 28th, 2024, Indonesia chose Naval Group and PT PAL to purchase two Scorpène Evolved Full Lithium-Ion battery (LIB) submarines.

TCG Kınalıada Sets for its Longest Journey to Japan
Navy / Maritime Bilateral Relations

TCG Kınalıada Sets for its Longest Journey to Japan

The newest corvette of the Turkish Navy, TCG Kınalıada F 514, is preparing for its longest journey. The ship will cruise to Japan and return in four months.

Third Round in Denmark: Harpoon Missile Fails
Navy / Maritime Weapon / Missile

Third Round in Denmark: Harpoon Missile Fails

Danish Armed Forces announced on its official website that maritime traffic is closed due to a Harpoon missile launch failure in the Great Belt.

Second Round on Danish Frigate: Chief of Defence Dismissed
Navy / Maritime Country Sensors

Second Round on Danish Frigate: Chief of Defence Dismissed

Royal Danish Navy frigate has encountered a vital malfunction in the Red Sea, and the Chief of Defence is dismissed.

Italy Procures Three Unmanned Submarines from IAI
Navy / Maritime Unmanned Systems

Italy Procures Three Unmanned Submarines from IAI

Italian Navy plans to acquire three unmanned submarines, known as the BlueWhale, from Israeli company Israel Aerospace Industry [IAI]

Peru Signs a $463 million contract with Korean HHI
Navy / Maritime

Peru Signs a $463 million contract with Korean HHI

Peru awards a $463 million contract to Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) shipyards to co-produce four ships with SIMA Peru shipyards for the country's Navy.

U.S. Navy Tests Engine Configurations for Large USVs
Navy / Maritime Engine and Transmission

U.S. Navy Tests Engine Configurations for Large USVs

NAVSEA has announced the completion of extended reliability demonstrations of four different engine configurations for the LUSV programme.

Sweden Acquires Eight Fast Ships with 120mm Mortar
Navy / Maritime

Sweden Acquires Eight Fast Ships with 120mm Mortar

The Swedish government announced an agreement to purchase eight high-speed vessels from Swede Ship Marine AB, which are equipped with 120 mm Patria NEMO mortar.

Russian Warships Show Flag at Red Sea
Navy / Maritime Bilateral Relations

Russian Warships Show Flag at Red Sea

Russian frigate paid a port visit to Eritrea, triggering concerns about Russia deploying its naval fleet in the Red Sea to counter U.S.-led naval presence.

ASELSAN Exports Defence Systems
Navy / Maritime Country

ASELSAN Exports Defence Systems

ASELSAN has signed international sales contracts valued at $ 34,957,069 in total for the supply of defence systems.

Fincantieri Signs Contract with Indonesia for Two PPAs
Navy / Maritime

Fincantieri Signs Contract with Indonesia for Two PPAs

Fincantieri has announced that it has signed a €1.18 billion contract with Indonesia to supply two Pattugliatore Polivalente d’ Altura (PPA) vessels.

Brazil Launches Third Riachuelo Scorpène-Class Submarine
Navy / Maritime

Brazil Launches Third Riachuelo Scorpène-Class Submarine

Brazil announced that it launched the "Tonelero" (S-42), the third Scorpene submarine of the "Riachuelo" class.