Rheinmetall unveils the GMF140, a next-gen 6,000-tonne frigate featuring AEGIS, 64 VLS cells, and advanced ASW, targeting North American naval projects. Rheinmetall today unveiled the GMF140, a next-generation 140-metre, 6,000+ tonne guided missile frigate designed […]
South Korea’s DAPA has officially signed the main contract with Hanwha Ocean for the detailed design and construction of the first-in-class KDDX destroyer, targeting delivery to the ROK Navy by 2032. South Korea’s Defense Acquisition […]
The U.S. Navy announced that it is awarding contracts for another round of ballistic missile and fast-attack submarines. The Defense Department is granting a collective $76.6 billion to General Dynamics Electric Boat for five Columbia-class […]
On July 27, 2026, Türkiye launched its sixth Istif-class frigate, TCG Karadeniz (F-520), at Sedef Shipyard as part of the national MILGEM warship program. This launch demonstrates the execution of the parallel construction framework established […]
Morocco has purchased Dutch-built unmanned surface vessels (USVs) under a 13-million-euro ($14.7 million) deal after the Netherlands approved an export license for the systems. The agreement covers two drone boats configured to support the Royal […]
Taiwan has commissioned the Dan Chiang, the latest Tuo Chiang-class stealth corvette, as the island continues expanding its domestically built naval fleet, Taipei Times reported. The commissioning ceremony took place at the Zuoying naval base […]
ST Engineering has launched the Republic of Singapore Navy’s second Victory-class Multi-Role Combat Vessel (MRCV) at its Benoi Shipyard. The RSS Valour (89) is part of a six-ship program initiated in 2023 to develop and […]
On July 20, 2026, Portugal’s defence ministry announced that it signed an agreement with Italy for the procurement of three new-generation frigates for the Portuguese Navy. The FREMM EVO will be built by Italian shipbuilder […]
The U.S. Navy has handed a Florida shipping company the job of building a fleet the Marine Corps says it needs to survive a fight with China, awarding TOTE Services a $2.2 billion contract to […]
A satellite passing over southern Russia captured the aftermath Tuesday evening, and the image leaves little room for doubt: the Russian border guard ship Izumrud sits partially submerged against its pier, the surrounding dock scorched […]
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