The Exercise Kakadu Fleet Review 2026 on Saturday, 21st March 2026, will feature an uncrewed surface vessel (USV), the Ocius Bluebottle, reflecting the growing role
The leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan and Canada issued a joint statement on the Strait of Hormuz. They expressed
The German Federal Ministry of Defence (BMVg) plans to purchase four MEKO A-200 class frigates as an interim solution until the potential delivery of the
French President Emmanuel Macron today unveiled the official name of France’s next-generation nuclear-powered aircraft carrier (CVN) during a ceremony at a Naval Group site near
The U.S. Navy’s first Modernization 2.0 program-upgraded Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer made its combat debut launching Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles against Iranian targets in Operation
The Italian Ministry of Defense’s Naval Armaments Directorate (NAVARM) has issued a preliminary market consultation notice for the procurement of one containerized naval mine laying
Rheinmetall’s new Naval Systems division – formerly Naval Vessels Lürssen – aims to significantly shorten the construction time of the German F126 frigates as the
After extensive testing, the Royal Netherlands Navy has purchased 12 V-BAT drones from Shield AI. Equipped with radar and a camera, this type of drone
The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has just two of an original six Huon-class minehunters left in service. Plus, two years ago, the service suspended renewal
Norway and the United Kingdom are considering a joint acquisition of up to 30 new vessels for coastal operations. The initiative will strengthen the ability
