India Takes Electromagnetic Launcher Out of the Lab, Hits 8 Kilonewton in Live Demo
An indigenous Electromagnetic Launcher prototype developed by India’s Institute for Plasma Research has moved from lab experiments to full-scale live demonstration.
US Navy Unveils 30-Year ‘Golden Fleet’ Modernization Plan to Reach 450+ Ships
The US Navy has released a three-decade shipbuilding plan aimed at expanding its fleet beyond 450 vessels in the early 2030s while overhauling acquisition practices and rebuilding the maritime industrial base.
USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Completes Sea Trials Early After Major Overhaul
The US Navy’s USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier has completed sea trials ahead of schedule, marking the early finish of its Planned Incremental Availability at Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Virginia.
AV LOCUST Laser Zaps Drones in USS George H.W. Bush Live-Fire Test
AeroVironment has demonstrated the counter-drone capabilities of its LOCUST laser weapon system aboard the US Navy’s Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush in a live-fire test.
US Navy Extends USS Nimitz Aircraft Carrier’s Service Life to 2027
The US Navy has extended the service life of its oldest aircraft carrier, USS Nimitz (CVN-68), pushing the warship’s scheduled decommissioning from May 2026 to March 2027.
Indonesia to Modernize Giuseppe Garibaldi Aircraft Carrier Domestically
Indonesia is set to modernize its incoming aircraft carrier from Italy, the Giuseppe Garibaldi, with the involvement of local firms and shipyards.
USS Gerald Ford, World’s Largest Aircraft Carrier, at US Base on Crete
The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier, has reached the US naval base of Souda Bay on Crete, en route to joining a massive military build-up in the Middle East.
US Navy’s John F. Kennedy Aircraft Carrier Completes Builder’s Sea Trials
The US Navy’s future USS John F. Kennedy (CVN 79), the second ship in the Gerald R. Ford-class of aircraft carriers, has completed builder’s sea trials.
Europe’s ‘First Dedicated Drone Carrier’: Portugal Readies Unmanned Systems Warship
Europe is soon launching its first carrier warship built exclusively for drones, taking shape in Portugal ahead of its debut this year.
Europe’s ‘Biggest’ Warship: France Kicks Off Construction of Next-Gen Aircraft Carrier
Porte-Avions Nouvelle Génération is a next-gen nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, reaches speeds up to 27 knots, equipped with two to three EMALS catapults, and directed energy weapons.
Thailand’s Flagship Carrier to Receive New Management Capability From Thales
Thales has received a contract to provide an Integrated Platform Management System for the Royal Thai Navy’s HTMS Chakri Naruebet (CVH 911) aircraft carrier, marking a key step in modernizing the nearly three-decade-old ship.
Arrival of US Aircraft Carrier Fuels Venezuelan Fears of Attack
A US aircraft carrier strike group arrived in Latin America Tuesday, escalating a military buildup Venezuela has warned could trigger a full-blown conflict as it announced its own "massive" deployment.
Italy Charts Course for Future Aircraft Carrier Fleet
Italy has begun early research for a future aircraft carrier as part of its 2025–2027 defense plan to modernize its naval forces.
Chinese Aircraft Carrier Now Launches Fighter Jets via Electromagnetic Catapults
China has achieved a breakthrough with its Fujian carrier: launching stealth jets and other aircraft using an electromagnetic catapult.
China Says Newest Aircraft Carrier Sailed Through Taiwan Strait
China said on Friday that its third and newest aircraft carrier, the Fujian, recently sailed through the sensitive Taiwan Strait to carry out "scientific research trials and training missions" in the South China Sea.
Royal Navy Makes First-Ever Domestic Drone Delivery Between Warships
The Royal Navy has achieved its first-ever drone-based logistics resupply between warships as part of a trial during Operation Highmast in the Indo-Pacific.
Embraer to Showcase KC-390 Millennium Tactical Airlifter in Poland
Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer is promoting its KC-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft to Poland and regional stakeholders at the 2025 International Defence Industry Exhibition in Kielce.
General Dynamics Secures Extended Support Deal for US Navy Nuclear Submarines
General Dynamics Electric Boat has received a $987-million contract to extend development and support for the US Navy’s nuclear submarine programs.
South Korea Unveils New Carrier Concept Built for Manned-Unmanned Teaming
South Korea has introduced Ghost Commander II, a next-generation naval carrier concept designed to combine manned and unmanned systems within a unified command-and-control platform.
US Taps Vermont Company to Dismantle Nuclear-Powered USS Enterprise
The US has chosen NorthStar Maritime Dismantlement Services to dismantle the decommissioned USS Enterprise nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.
Taiwan Says China Deployed 2 Aircraft Carrier Groups, Dozens of Ships
China deployed two aircraft carrier groups and dozens of ships in waters north and south of Taiwan last month, a Taiwanese security official said.
Five US Navy Warships Get AR Tech for Remote-Assisted Repairs
The US Navy has integrated a remote assistance solution into five warships to optimize their onboard sustainment operations.
AUKUS Taps H&B Defence for Nuclear Submarine Support
Arms firm H&B Defence was chosen to identify Australian companies that can support the supply chain for AUKUS' submarine and aircraft carrier program.
South Korea Drops F-35B Carrier, Opts for UAV Command Ship
South Korea will prioritize developing a multi-purpose command ship instead of a previously proposed F-35B-armed light aircraft carrier.
