South Korean defence conglomerate Hanwha and Canada’s Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association (APMA) have announced a landmark joint venture to establish a new Canadian entity with full capabilities to produce non-commercial industrial vehicles and heavy military […]
Morocco has taken a step toward expanding its maritime reach as a new offshore patrol vessel completed sea trials, signaling a near-term boost in surveillance and rapid-response capability across critical sea lanes. The development strengthens […]
Norway has joined a four-nation effort with the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia to align their Type 26 warship programs, expanding a common frigate design into a coordinated allied fleet. This will improve North Atlantic […]
On April 29, 2026, the Republic of Singapore Navy held the steel cutting ceremony of the third and fourth Multi-Role Combat Vessels (MRCV) at a ST Engineering shipyard in Singapore. The Republic of Singapore Navy […]
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Fincantieri has signed an agreement to upgrade the Italian Navy’s Pattugliatore Polivalente d’Altura (PPA) multipurpose offshore patrol frigates into “full combat” systems. The effort, managed by European procurement agency OCCAR, will convert vessels in the […]
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has delivered a “BlueWhale” autonomous submarine to the German Navy, the company announced. The vessel is the first unmanned submarine developed by an Israeli defense company. It is the product of […]
In the 150m-long Venturer build hall at Rosyth Dockyard on the River Forth near Edinburgh, a Royal Navy ship is taking shape. This is HMS Formidable, a frigate intended for general missions such as escorting merchant […]
According to media reports in Taiwan, the Republic of China (ROC) Navy is reportedly considering Japan’s New FFM (also known as Upgraded Mogami-class or 06FFM) design as a possible frigate candidate. On April 15, 2026, […]
Israel strikes Iranian Navy sites in Caspian Sea for first time since start of warAmong the sites targeted during the strikes was a major Iranian Navy port, at which five missile ships equipped with air […]
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