Navy / Maritime News

The F-35 Finding Race is Over
United Kingdom

The F-35 Finding Race is Over

The British Defence Ministry says that the wreckage of a Royal Air Force F-35B that plunged into the Mediterranean Sea has been recovered.

Ukrainian MİLGEM will rely on MICA for self-defence
Ukraine

Ukrainian MİLGEM will rely on MICA for self-defence

According to the Ukrainian publication "Defense Express," the Ministry of Defence has chosen MBDA's VL MICA missile system for its Ada-Class corvette.

Russia Increases Its Naval Existence in ASIAN Region
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Russia Increases Its Naval Existence in ASIAN Region

The naval exercise of ASEAN countries with the Russian Navy was held off the coast of North Sumatra, Indonesia, on 1-3 December 2021.

TCG Güngör Durmuş (A-574) Waits Next Week for Delivery
Turkiye

TCG Güngör Durmuş (A-574) Waits Next Week for Delivery

TCG Yzb. Güngör Durmuş (A-574) auxiliary ship is expected to enter the Turkish Navy. TurDef learned that the vessel might be delivered soon.

France and Turkey Compete in Colombia for PES
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France and Turkey Compete in Colombia for PES

The French Naval Group and the Turkish STM are participating in the defence systems exhibition "Expodefensa 2021" (November 29 - December 1) in Colombia.

Western Powers Show Flag near China
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Western Powers Show Flag near China

Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, and the United States have completed combined military exercises in Asian waters.

The Philippines to Acquire a Second Pohang-Class Corvette
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The Philippines to Acquire a Second Pohang-Class Corvette

The Philippine Navy (PN) has begun negotiations with the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy to acquire another decommissioned second hand Pohang-class corvette.

Chinese CM-302 Anti-Ship Missile on Pakistani Type 054A/P
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Chinese CM-302 Anti-Ship Missile on Pakistani Type 054A/P

New close-up images of the Pakistan Navy’s (PN) new Type 054A/P frigate, PNS Tughril, indicate that the new warship might be equipped with the CM-302 (ASCM).

The Greek Navy Got a Donated Support Ship
Greece

The Greek Navy Got a Donated Support Ship

Greece has previously organised a donation campaign. Panos Laskaridis donated the general support ship “Ajax” to the Hellenic Navy.

FAC-55 Construction Will Begin in 2022
Turkiye

FAC-55 Construction Will Begin in 2022

SSB President Demir said, “The construction process of the prototype in the project will begin in 2022." about Turkish Fast Patrol Boat.

Ukrainian Navy to receive two Mi-8MSB-V helicopters
Ukraine

Ukrainian Navy to receive two Mi-8MSB-V helicopters

Ukrainian Naval Aviation will receive two additional modernized Mi-8MSB-V helicopters from old Mi-8T/SMV/PPA or Mi-9 fuselages.

Cakra-Class KRI Cakra-401 Submarine Returns to Sea
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Cakra-Class KRI Cakra-401 Submarine Returns to Sea

The KRI Cakra-401, a German-made Type 209/1300 Cakra-class diesel-electric attack submarine, has completed its overhaul for the Indonesian Navy

Airbus Delivers First Naval Combat Version of H225M to Brazil
Brazil

Airbus Delivers First Naval Combat Version of H225M to Brazil

Helibras, a Brazilian subsidiary of Airbus Helicopters, has delivered the first H225M helicopter in naval combat configuration to the Brazilian naval aviation.

Indian Navy commissioned submarine INS Vela
India

Indian Navy commissioned submarine INS Vela

On Thursday, the Indian Navy commissions INS Vela, its fourth stealth Scorpene-class submarine under Project 75.