Maritime Security

Japan’s navy fields domestically built underwater drones

Japan’s Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) confirmed on January 20, 2026, that it has taken delivery of a...

Ukraine confirms Zircon hypersonic missile attack

Ukraine’s Air Force confirmed that Russian forces used a Zircon hypersonic missile during a recent overnight strike,...

SM-2 Block IIIC/CU missile displayed at U.S. Navy symposium

The SM-2 Block IIIC/CU medium-range surface-to-air missile was showcased publicly for the first time at the Surface...

U.S. approves $1.5B Peru naval base construction package

The United States State Department confirmed on January 15 that it approved a possible $1.5 billion Foreign...

China deploys new Shuiqiao-class invasion barges to Nansan Island

China moved three newly built Shuiqiao-class Landing Platform Utility barges, also known as invasion barges, through the...

Japan confirms Russian spy ship operating close to its waters

The Japanese Ministry of Defense confirmed that a Russian Navy Vishnya-class intelligence collection ship entered the contiguous...

Finland starts production of fourth Pohjanmaa-class corvette

The Finnish shipbuilder Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) began production of the fourth Pohjanmaa-class multi-purpose corvette and laid...

U.S. Navy Issues $21.6M VH-92A engine evaluation order

The United States Navy awarded Sikorsky Aircraft, a Lockheed Martin company, a not-to-exceed $21.6 million order on...

China surpasses Russia in nuclear-powered submarine fleet

China has overtaken Russia as the world’s second-largest operator of nuclear-powered submarines, according to an updated 2026...

South Africa launches naval drills with Russia, China and Iran

Multinational naval exercises “Will for Peace 2026” began on January 10 in South Africa’s territorial waters, the...

Russia admits Navy cannot protect tankers from foreign attack

Russia faces a growing crisis over the state of its navy after prominent military analysts publicly acknowledged...

U.S. Navy signs $1.42B engine deal for CH-53K fleet

The United States Navy on Tuesday awarded General Electric Aerospace a $1.42 billion contract modification to supply...

U.S. Forces use Growlers to blind Venezuelan air-defense systems

United States forces used Navy EA-18G Growler electronic attack aircraft during the January 3 strike on Venezuela,...

U.S. Navy launches MQ-4C Triton on Caribbean spy mission

A United States Navy MQ-4C Triton long-range intelligence aircraft conducted an extended surveillance mission over the Caribbean...

Latvia delivers FOG naval drone to Ukraine

Ukraine’s Defense Forces have received a Latvian-made FOG unmanned surface vessel after the system was purchased and...

U.S. forces secure Russia-flagged oil tanker

U.S. European Command has confirmed that U.S. agencies, supported by the U.S. Department of War, seized the...

U.S. Marine Corps plans to buy 10,000 low-cost FPV drones

The United States Navy has issued a new Sources Sought Notice seeking industry input for low-cost Small...

U.S. Navy expands SM-6 missile production capacity

The United States Navy has awarded Raytheon a $29 million contract modification to expand production tooling and...
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