Japan’s Ministry of Defense has confirmed that both Aegis System Equipped Vessels (ASEV) planned for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) have already been laid
In the high-stakes world of submarine acquisition, true performance-first designs are exceedingly rare. The immense cost involved almost always forces trade-offs, shaping vessels around budget,
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
On March 12, 2026, Lockheed Martin announced the successful completion of the first flight test of the PrSM Increment 2 missile, which is capable of
Myanmar Navy commissioned its largest frigate UMS Thalun Min and held the opening ceremony of a 40,000 ton floating dry dock. The ceremony to open
Manila’s northernmost territories will host an element from the Philippine Marine Corps BrahMos supersonic anti-ship missile-armed Coastal Defense Regiment, extending the reach of the force’s
The acquisition of air defence frigates will revive a measure of blue water capability for the Royal Swedish Navy (RSwN) and allow it to better
On January 15, 2026, the Hellenic Navy’s first FDI HN, HS Kimon (F-601), reached her homeland for the first time via the Saronic Gulf. Greece
Taiwan highlighted its national defense plans against a Chinese invasion during the height of Beijing’s military drills around the island last month, revealing a map
As the year 2025 has come to its conclusion, Naval News provides the usual annual review on notable developments for the Chinese Navy. This first
