Navy / Maritime News

Aircraft Carrier Enters SSİK’s Agenda for the First Time
Turkiye

Aircraft Carrier Enters SSİK’s Agenda for the First Time

The Defence Industry Executive Committee discussed constructing an aircraft carrier for the first time at the meeting chaired by President Erdoğan.

Ukraine Uses Armed Sea Baby USV Against Russian Navy
Ukraine Russia

Ukraine Uses Armed Sea Baby USV Against Russian Navy

Ukrainian Security Service SBU shared a video of a Sea Baby USV’s attack in Sevastopol Bay using an unspecified munition.

West Wants to Violate the “Montreux Convention”
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West Wants to Violate the “Montreux Convention”

The United Kingdom and Norway tried to break the Montreux Convention that blocked the entry of foreign military vessels into the Black Sea.

Iran Deploys IRIS Alborz Frigate to the Red Sea
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Iran Deploys IRIS Alborz Frigate to the Red Sea

Following the international coalition deployment at Red Red, Iran sent the IRIS Alborz frigate to the region.

U.S. Aircraft Carrier Ford Returns Her Homebase
USA

U.S. Aircraft Carrier Ford Returns Her Homebase

The U.S. Navy’s aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), left Israel to return to her home base. The vessels deployment in Israel was unplanned.

China Builds its Ninth AG600M Amphibious Aircraft
China

China Builds its Ninth AG600M Amphibious Aircraft

Increasing concerns in Japan, China Aviation Industry General Aircraft (CAIGA) has built nine AG600M aircraft by the end of 2023.

ASELSAN Delievers First ASELFLIR-400 EO Systems
Turkiye

ASELSAN Delievers First ASELFLIR-400 EO Systems

ASELSAN CEO Ahmet Akyol announced that the first ASELFLIR-400 electro-optic systems were delivered on Twitter (X).

Japan Completes SH-60L Naval Helicopter’s Development
Japan

Japan Completes SH-60L Naval Helicopter’s Development

Japanese MoD announced that the development of the new SH-60L naval multirole helicopter was completed.

Japan Puts Modified JS Kaga DDH On Sea Trials
Japan

Japan Puts Modified JS Kaga DDH On Sea Trials

JMDSF has announced the sea trials of the JS Kaga helicopter carrier (DDH) modified to carry F-35B STOVL fighter jets.

Turkiye’s Indigenous Torpedo Akya is Operational
Turkiye

Turkiye’s Indigenous Torpedo Akya is Operational

Turkiye’s first indigenous heavy-weight torpedo, Akya, is now operational after its test launch with a live warhead.

The Ukrainian Air Force hits a Russian landing ship
Ukraine Russia

The Ukrainian Air Force hits a Russian landing ship

Russian Landing Ship Novocherkassk was hit by an airstrike from the Ukrainian Air Force, sustaining significant damage.

Spain Orders 16 C295 for MPA and MSA
Spain

Spain Orders 16 C295 for MPA and MSA

Spain has ordered 16 Airbus C295 aircraft in MPA and MSA configurations in a contract valued at €1.695 billion to replace the P-3 Orion fleet.

European Countries Refuse U.S. Command at OPG
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European Countries Refuse U.S. Command at OPG

The U.S.-led OPG provides the security of vessels transporting the Red Sea, but European Countries will act nationally.

The U.S. Navy Receives the First Orca XLUUV in its Fleet
USA

The U.S. Navy Receives the First Orca XLUUV in its Fleet

Boeing's ORCA XLUUV is formally delivered to the U.S. Navy. The unmanned submarine will survey oceans.