Maritime Security

General Dynamics completes ARV testing for US Marine Corps

General Dynamics Land Systems announced the successful completion of comprehensive testing and demonstrations of its Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) Command, Control, Communications, Computers/Unmanned Aerial...

US Navy evaluates Zumwalt destroyerā€™s combat readiness

The U.S. Navy continues operational testing of the Zumwalt-class destroyer, evaluating its capabilities in offensive surface strike missions and anti-air warfare. In fiscal year 2024,...

US Navy extends Trident II missile life to 2084

The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has awarded Lockheed Martin a $383 million contract modification for the continued development of the Trident II (D5)...

US clears $900M SM-6 missile sale to Japan

The Trump administration has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Japan of Standard Missile 6 (SM-6) Block...

US Marine Corps looks to buy LRUSV naval drones

The U.S. Marine Corps has decided to transition its Long Range Unmanned Surface Vessel (LRUSV) program to a major capability acquisition pathway following an...

US Navy and Army gear up for critical hypersonic missile tests

The U.S. Navy and Army are continuing their testing and evaluation of the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) hypersonic weapon system, with a series of...

US Navy evaluates laser weapon aboard destroyer

The U.S. Center for Countermeasures (CCM) has released new details on the testing of the High Energy Laser with Integrated Optical Dazzler and Surveillance...

Unique all-terrain vehicles supporting Marine Corps training

During Mountain Training Exercise 1-25 (MTX 1-25) at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center (MCMWTC) in Bridgeport, California, Marine Corps personnel were seen...

Airbus, Navantia partner on SIRTAP drone integration

Airbus and Navantia have signed a collaboration agreement to explore the integration of the Spanish-designed SIRTAP unmanned aerial system into the flagship of the...

Pyongyang conducts test of new cruise missile

North Korea announced the successful test of underwater-launched strategic cruise missiles, according to a report by the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). The KCNA...

US Marines deploy new counter-drone system in Hawaii

U.S. Marines with the 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment (3d MLR), 3rd Marine Division, conducted a counter-unmanned aerial system live-fire training event on January 25,...

Chinaā€™s next-gen submarine spotted in trials footage

Chinaā€™s Type 09IIIB nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) has made a rare appearance in new footage, sparking fresh analysis and interest in the advanced capabilities...

South Korea tests first armed marine helicopter

South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced that the country's first domestically developed Marine Attack Helicopter (MAH) successfully completed its inaugural flight test...

Norway launches modular vessel program

Norway has unveiled an ambitious plan to construct up to 28 standardized vessels designed to meet the evolving challenges of modern maritime operations. This initiative,...

Rolls-Royce secures $11B submarine contract

Rolls-Royce has announced the signing of the largest contract in its history with the UK Ministry of Defense (MoD), securing an eight-year, Ā£9 billion...

China commissions first Type 054B frigate Luohe

China has officially commissioned its first Type 054B frigate, Luohe. The ceremony, held at a naval port in Qingdao, Shandong Province, was announced by the...

Norway to host NATOā€™s largest winter warfare exercise

The Norwegian Armed Forces, the U.S. Marine Corps, and other NATO allies will convene in northern Norway for Exercise Joint Viking 25, scheduled for...

Textron unveils TSUNAMI family of drone boats

Textron Systems Corporation, a division of Textron Inc., has announced the launch of its TSUNAMI family of autonomous maritime surface vessels. As noted by the...

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