JMSDF changes its largest ‘destroyer’ classification from ‘DDH’ to ‘CVM’
The Japanese Ministry of Defense has revised the hull classification symbols for Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) vessels effective October 2024. The change adds two
The Japanese Ministry of Defense has revised the hull classification symbols for Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) vessels effective October 2024. The change adds two
The Greek government tonight moved forward with the decision to procure a fourth FDI frigate for the Hellenic Navy, which will be named Themistocles, with
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) held a launching ceremony for the next-generation Aegis destroyer, Dasan Jeong Yak-yong, in Ulsan on September 17th. According to HD
At DSEI UK 2025, Leidos unveiled its Sea Dagger, a next-generation Commando Insertion Craft (CIC) concept developed for the Royal Navy. Naval News spoke to
At DSEI UK 2025, Rheinmetall unveiled the new MASS nova decoy launching system. Based on the proven MASS, the newly developed launcher brings higher capacity,
Australia has announced a A$12 bn investment to develop the Henderson Defence Precinct for AUKUS and continuous shipbuilding. Press release by Australan Defence, text follows
Thales and BAE Systems announced during DSEI UK 2025 a new phase in their long-standing collaboration on submarine sonar capability, marked by the signing of
Rheinmetall has agreed with the Lürssen Group on the key terms of an acquisition of Naval Vessels Lürssen, becoming a naval systems provider. Rheinmetall press
Belgium and the Netherlands will transfer a total of seven Tripartite mine countermeasure (MCM) vessels to Bulgaria free of charge. Belgian Ministry of Defense press
During DSEI UK 2025, Babcock and HII signed a Memorandum of Understanding to bring together HII’s REMUS Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) and Babcock’s submarine Weapon