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US Navy receives first Orca unmanned submarine
The U.S. Navy has received the first Orca unmanned submarine, according to a Boeing news release.
As noted by the company, Boeing has recently achieved...
Chile sends submarine to oversee Chinese fishing presence
Chile's naval forces recently executed a strategic Oceanic Fisheries Control Operation (OFPO) in the Juan Fernández Island Marine Park.
The Chilean Navy announced that one...
Japan accelerates deployment of its new ship-killer missile
Japan's Ministry of Defense has expedited the planned deployment of an improved version of the SSM-2 anti-ship missile for the Type 12 system, designed...
Royal Navy’s destroyer intercepts Houthi drone in Red Sea
Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, the Royal Navy's destroyer HMS Diamond (D34), deployed in the Red Sea, reportedly intercepted and likely downed...
Russia develops new kamikaze drone boat
Russian media has unveiled the Kingisepp Machine-Building Plant (KMZ) in Saint Petersburg, specializing in manufacturing vessels for Russian security forces and maritime drones, showcasing...
L3Harris, Voyis, Wavefront join forces to elevate NATO Navy’s AUV capabilities
A collaborative effort between defense technology leaders L3Harris, Voyis, and Wavefront is set to revolutionize NATO Navy's Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs), offering advanced capabilities...
Saab announces undersea drone sale to Kuwait
Sweden-based defense and aerospace group Saab has clinched a contract from the U.S. Navy to deliver a Double Eagle Semi-Autonomous Remotely Operated Vehicle (SAROV)...
Latvia strengthens coastal defense with new ship-killer missiles
Latvia, in partnership with the United States, has finalized an agreement to acquire Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defense Systems manufactured by Norwegian company Kongsberg...
French frigate intercepts threatening drones from Yemen
The French military reported that a French frigate successfully intercepted and neutralized two approaching drones in the Red Sea, originating from the coast of...
US Navy destroyer intercepts 22 Houthi aerial threats in Red Sea
The USS Carney (DDG 64), an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, has successfully intercepted 22 Houthi aerial threats—comprising cruise missiles and drones—within the Red Sea...
China deploys “fishing armada” to stake claim over Whitsun Reef
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has unveiled alarming video evidence depicting an extensive gathering of Chinese vessels at Whitsun Reef, a low-lying feature within...
Polish truckers block Ukrainian military patrol boats
Tensions at the Polish-Ukrainian border have intensified as Polish truckers continue their blockade, causing a month-long standstill at several border crossings and obstructing the...
Royal Navy deploys second warship to Arabian Gulf
In response to escalating tensions in the Middle East, the United Kingdom has announced the deployment of HMS Diamond, the second warship to be...
US Marine Corps awards $500M contract for new night vision goggles
Elbit Systems Ltd. announced on Wednesday that its U.S. subsidiary, Elbit Systems of America, was awarded an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (ID/IQ) contract, with a...
USS Hopper destroyer asserts freedom of navigation in South China Sea
Amid escalating tensions in the South China Sea, the USS Hopper (DDG 70) undertook a decisive operation on November 25, asserting navigational rights and...
Norway, Germany to jointly develop “super missile”
The Norwegian government has announced a significant stride in defense technology by embarking on the development of the next-generation strike missile, SuperSonic Strike Missile...
SIGEN to upgrade EW systems of Horizon-class frigates
Naviris (a Fincantieri and Naval Group joint venture) has contracted SIGEN (a consortium comprising France’s Thales and Italy’s Elettronica SpA.) for the modernization of...
Indian new destroyer successfully conducts BrahMos missile test
The new Indian Navy destroyer INS Imphal carried out a successful test-firing of the BrahMos anti-ship missile ahead of its formal commissioning.
"The successful test,...