Spain Levels Up Ship Protection With New Plug-and-Play Point Defense System
Navantia is pursuing a plug-and-play point-defense system designed to make ship protection more modular and quicker to deploy on in-service naval vessels.
‘Mix-and-Match’ Naval Fleet Concept Takes Shape in Denmark
Odense Maritime Technology is pitching a new concept for an “all-around” family of naval vessels, presenting four designs capable of handling a wide range of missions.
Ulstein Eyes Norway’s Next-Gen Standardized Naval Fleet, Reveals Designs
Norway's maritime fleet could soon share common structural foundations, as Ulstein pitches two of its trademark designs to support the navy's modernization plans.
Homegrown Power Hits the Water: Indonesia Builds Own Arrowhead 140 Frigate
KRI Balaputradewa-322 is Indonesia’s Arrowhead 140-class frigate, measuring 140 meters in length, displacing 6,626 tons, powered by CODAD engines reaching 28 knots, and armed with two 76mm cannons.
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.
After 100 Years, Bulgaria Sets Sail With Its First Homegrown Warship
For the first time in over a century, Bulgarian waters are hosting a domestically built warship.
Autonomy Goes Portable: India Fields Smarter Underwater Threat Hunters
The Defence Research and Development Organisation has rolled out a new generation of Man-portable Autonomous Underwater Vehicles, or MP-AUVs.
Ukraine’s ‘Sea Baby’ Naval Drone Grows Teeth, Now With Expanded Firepower
The Security Service of Ukraine showcased new versions of its “Sea Baby” unmanned surface platform during a round of trials in the Black Sea.
Hanwha Releases 70-Person Crew Surface Warship Concept With AI at the Helm
Hanwha Ocean has unveiled a next-generation surface ship concept, envisioned as a flagship platform for South Korea’s naval defense industry.
Indonesia Debuts AI-Powered Autonomous Submarine Armed With Six Torpedoes
KSOT-008 is an AI-powered unmanned submarine capable of 72-hour missions at 20 knots, armed with six Black Shark torpedoes, and remotely operated up to 200 miles away.
Italy’s New Naval Turret Blends AI Fire Control With Classic 30mm Power
Lionfish 30 is Leonardo’s new AI-enabled 30×173mm naval turret featuring the ITAR-free X-GUN cannon, and a 200-rpm rate of fire.
UK Rolls Out Trio of Autonomous Naval Testbeds to Revolutionize Anti-Sub Warfare
CETUS, PROTEUS, and SCYLLA are the UK’s autonomous naval testbeds, advancing uncrewed submarines, rotary-wing sonobuoy deployment, and torpedo-tube launched autonomy.
Self-Propelled Marine Platform From UK Can Haul Armor, Stay Afloat Under Fire
MilFloat is a modular, self-propelled marine platform, able to haul 30 tonnes, carry armored vehicles, and support missions from gap crossings to port maintenance.
BAE’s Herne XLAUV Surfaces as New Challenger in Underwater Warfare
BAE Systems has introduced the Herne Extra-Large Autonomous Underwater Vehicle, positioning it as a new tool for anti-submarine warfare, infrastructure protection, and covert surveillance.
UK’s BMT Unveils ‘All-in-One’ Ship Concept for Warfighting, Aid, Logistics
The British seas may soon have a new versatile protector.
China Unveils ‘Most Powerful’ Laser Weapon Yet, Signals Naval Role
China has revealed its new LY-1 high-power laser weapon during its biggest military victory day parade yet in Beijing, marking the system’s first official appearance.
SNC Rolls Out ‘Only’ Trainer Jet Built for Carrier Deck Touch-and-Go
Sierra Nevada Corporation has introduced the Freedom Trainer jet, its entry in the US Navy’s Undergraduate Jet Training System competition.
US-Singapore Project Packs Frigate-Class Roles Into 36-Meter Warship
US defense company Eureka Naval Craft is teaming up with Singapore’s Strategic Marine to build a new class of modular warships in Asia.
India Starts Building First AI-Equipped Patrol Vessel to Counter Maritime Threats
India has kicked off construction of its first AI-equipped patrol vessel, built to protect maritime borders and support multi-role missions across its exclusive economic zone.
US Navy to Rename Ships Honoring Civil Rights Icons
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is facing criticism following directives to rename US Navy ships named after civil rights leaders.
Cambodia Hails Opening of Naval Base Renovated by China
Cambodia's leader Hun Manet there was "nothing to hide" as he inaugurated a naval base renovated in recent years by China.
EDGE, CMN NAVAL to Create Joint Venture for Naval Vessels
United Arab Emirates defense manufacturer EDGE Group has partnered with French shipbuilder CMN NAVAL to establish a joint venture to manufacture naval vessels.
Sudan Says ‘No Obstacles’ to Russian Red Sea Naval Base
Sudan's foreign minister said there were "no obstacles" to Russia's bid to establish a naval base on the country's Red Sea coast.
