Austal USA Builds Medical Ships for the U.S. Navy
Austal USA was awarded a $1.28 billion contract to build three high-speed expeditionary medical ships for the U.S. Navy.
Navy / Maritime News
Japan Approves Record Defence Budget: $56bn
Today, Japan approved the government budget for fiscal 2024 as $56 billion, which secures $2.59 billion to build two Aegis System Equipped Vessels (ASEV).
Qatar to Add Turkish UUVs and USVs to U.S. Ones
Qatar is set to cooperate with Turkiye, focusing on Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) and Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs).
TCG Preveze set to Launch Akya Torpedo in Antalya
Turkish Navy's TCG Preveze submarine (S-353) will launch the Akya Heavyweight torpedo in the Antalya Gulf on December 26, the defence ministry unveiled.
China and Russia Conduct Joint MPA Near Japan
China and Russia conducted their joint strategic maritime air patrol near Japan for the second time in 2023.
Task Force Formed Against Houthi Attacks in Red Sea
The U.S. announced a multi-national task force after the recent attacks launched by Houthi rebels targeting civilian ships.
USS Harry S. Truman Completes Modernisation
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) concludes a Planned Incremental Availability (PIA) at Norfolk Naval Shipyard.
Russia Unveils AUSV to be Tested in Ukraine: Dandelion
Russia's KMZ introduces Dandelion, a high-speed AUSV set for Ukrainian battlefield tests. Russia is known for testing Su-57s on the Syrian battlefield.
USS Ship Downs 14 UAVs Against a Saturation Attack
The Arleigh Burke-class USS CARNEY DDG-64 shot down 14 UAVs fired at it by South Yemen and pro-Iranian Houthis in a Red Sea encounter.
TUSAŞ Completed AKSUNGUR UCAV Deliveries
Turkish Aerospace (TUSAŞ) delivered the last AKSUNGUR UCAV to the Naval Forces Command. The Turkish Defence Ministry (MoD) shared the relevant information.
Russia Expands Zircon Capability
Hypersonic missiles are one of the biggest threats against maritime vessels today. Russia continues to expand this capability.
Finnish Navy Commissions Upgraded Hamina-class FACs
After the mid-life upgrade, the Finnish Navy has accepted all four Hamina-class fast attack craft.
ARES Continues ARES 35 FPB Construction
ARES Shipyard will continue to build ARES 35 FPB Multi-Role Patrol Craft for the Turkish Ministry of Interior, Coast Guard Command.
Poland Receives First AW-101 Merlin
Poland adds a new ASW capacity to its Navy. On December 8, the Polish Navy received the first AW-101 Merlin helicopter.
