WDS 2026 to Introduce a New Naval Zone at the Exhibition
Naval News sat down with Andrew Pearcey, CEO of WDS, to learn more about what’s in store for 2026. A key highlight will be the
Naval News sat down with Andrew Pearcey, CEO of WDS, to learn more about what’s in store for 2026. A key highlight will be the
The difficulties in the construction program for the German Navy’s new F126 Niedersachsen-class frigates have been known since at least the beginning of last year.
As part of its recently published strategic direction, “Kurs Marine,” the German Navy plans, among other things, to expand its “Maritime Strike” capabilities (land attack
On June 24, 2025, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) conducted its first domestic firing exercise involving the launch of a Type 88 surface-to-ship missile.
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) successfully conducted the first test flight of its Mine Countermeasure Helicopter (MCH) prototype on June 16, with the achievement officially announced

The UK Royal Navy (RN) has outlined its ambitions for the Maritime Integrated Air and Missile Defence and Strike (M-IAMDS) capability and associated Type 83
Babcock International Group (Babcock) has been awarded a c.£65 million, five-ship contract to deliver the Capability Insertion Period (CIP) for the UK Royal Navy’s (RN)
On February 22, 2022, Turkiye’s Anadolu Shipyard (ADIK) launched of the first vessel of the New Type Landing Craft project in Istanbul. A total of
World Defense Show revealed several new features to be implemented at its upcoming third edition in 2026
The Chinese Navy today commissioned the first Type 054B new generation frigate in Qingdao. The second ship will likely follow soon.