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Chinese Carrier Aviation Taking Off in 2025
Significant developments in China’s naval aviation are continuing into 2025. Naval News takes a closer look at the latest milestones and examines the emerging trends
5 August 2025
Significant developments in China’s naval aviation are continuing into 2025. Naval News takes a closer look at the latest milestones and examines the emerging trends
Japanese media reports Japan has won Australia’s AU$10 billion frigate deal, with official confirmation still pending. Update 5/08: Official confirmation by Australian Government Department of
The event marks wrapping up of production for SEA 1180 at Osbourne, with production continuing at Henderson in WA. The second new OPV of the
Company teams up with Fassmer and Rheinmetall to produce and promote innovative new UUV for global markets. German naval electronics specialist EUROATLAS GmbH revealed more
Innovative drone model appears at Singapore defence exhibition, while builder hopes to further develop the design with input from German Navy. German naval shipbuilder Thyssen
German shipbuilder Fassmer Defence revealed their newest patrol vessel at the International Maritime Defence Exhibition (IMDEX) Asia 2025, dubbed the OPV90 Mk II. The name
New OPV may be first in a new series of smaller blue water-capable designs for Chinese Coast Guard. Vessel features modern radar and large calibre
New destroyer becomes by far the largest surface combatant in North Korean fleet. However, while a second hull appears to be under construction, most technical
Naval News provides an overview of a new set of Chinese amphibious bridging designs with ominous significance for a notional PLA-invasion of Taiwan. Satellite and
The Australian debate on considering alternatives to AUKUS regains traction. Naval News looks at perceived options for a “Plan B” and offers an assessment on
