The Polish government announced on February 10 the down selection of two competitors for the Miecznik frigate programme: Babcock's Arrowhead-140PL and Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems' MEKO-A300PL.
The Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) is planning to procure fast missile boats armed with Naval Strike Missile (NSM). The information was shared by several local media.
The Hellenic Parliament released the details of Greece's contract with Naval Group for the Hellenic Navy's future FDI (Frégate de défense et d'intervention) frigates on February 9.
In the midst of Ukraine-Russia tensions, Russia's improved Kilo-class (Project 636.3) submarine "Rostov-na-Donu (B-237)" entered the Dardanelles on February 12 en route to the Black Sea.
As expected three additional amphibious vessels of the Russian Navy transited the Bosphorus tonight to enter the Black Sea. Among them is one of latest ship in the Russian Navy fleet: The Ivan Gren-class LST Pytor Morgunov.
On February 7, a ceremony in Istanbul marked the formal launch of two LCMs (Landing Craft Mechanised) for the Qatari Emiri Navy by Turkey's Anadolu (ADIK) Shipyard, BROOG (QL40) and ISHAT (QL41).
The Turkish Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB) released a new video on January 31 highlighting the country's defense industry's 2022 goals. The video includes the activities planned for 2022 with regard to Turkey’s naval projects.
The designs of Turkey's prospective Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD), Anadolu, appear to have been modified to deploy more unmanned aerial vehicles.
Turkish defense company Aselsan completed sea trials onboard Turkish Navy vessels of the brand-new IFF (Identifying Friend or Foe) Mod 5/S system.
Tension between Ukraine and Russia (behind closed doors, NATO and Russia) is rising day by day. Both sides' words and moves exacerbate the potential for a conflict. While the Black Sea is on the verge of witnessing high intensity combats for the first time in over a century, the most pressing question arises: Can Ukraine resist?
