The French Navy (Marine Nationale) is assessing how to prepare its strategic thinking and operational outputs across the short, medium, and longer terms, as it
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
Rheinmetall’s new Naval Systems division – formerly Naval Vessels Lürssen – aims to significantly shorten the construction time of the German F126 frigates as the
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
The Republic of China (ROC) Navy (Taiwan’s Navy), took delivery of its first Tuo Chiang-class batch 2 catamaran corvette on March 11, 2026. A low-profile
Asymmetric attacks on commercial and naval shipping in the Red Sea region reiterated to Western navies their emerging need to be ready to counter any
The United States needs the ability to deploy large payloads across extended ranges underwater. For this reason, the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and the U.S.
The US Navy’s planned procurement of two new surface ship types will deliver capabilities that will enable the navy to meet the output requirements of
Contemporary naval combat means Western forces like the French Navy (Marine Nationale) must expand the operational scope of their outputs while ensuring key assets are
Kraken will deliver 20 uncrewed surface vessels under Project Beehive to support the Royal Navy’s transition to a hybrid fleet. Kraken press release The Ministry
