USS Gerald R. Ford joins NATO forces in North Sea for Neptune Strike 2025 enhanced vigilance activity
According to NATO, “The Neptune Strike series is designed to demonstrate NATO’s ability to integrate high-end maritime strike capabilities, […]
HAVELSAN: SANCAR armed unmanned surface vehicle completes tests and awaits delivery
The Armed Unmanned Surface Vehicle (AUSV) SANCAR, developed by HAVELSAN in cooperation with Yonca Shipyard, has completed its acceptance processes following firing trials.
Successful Trident II D5LE test launches demonstrate continued readiness of U.S. sea-based deterrent
The U.S. Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs carried out four scheduled test flights of unarmed Trident II D5LE missiles from an Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine off the east coast of Florida between 17 and 21 September.
Royal Navy: HMS Agamemnon commissioned as work begins on final Dreadnought-class submarine
His Majesty King Charles III has commissioned HMS Agamemnon, the Royal Navy’s newest Astute class nuclear-powered attack submarine, during a ceremony at BAE Systems’ Barrow-in-Furness shipyard.
NATO launches Neptune Strike 25-3 multinational enhanced Vigilance Activity across European maritime theatres
NATO has begun NEPTUNE STRIKE 25-3, a large-scale multinational enhanced Vigilance Activity taking place from 22 to 26 September 2025.
Norwegian Prime Minister visits U.S. submarine base, emphasises cooperation and High North security
On Sunday, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre visited the US. Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut.
USS St. Louis crew achieves milestone with self-sufficient engine repair while deployed
Sailors aboard the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS St. Louis (LCS 19) successfully carried out an at-sea Main Propulsion Diesel Engine repair, a task previously requiring contractor support, enabling the ship to continue its mission.
Saab-led MANGROVE consortium chosen by NATO to develop Allied Underwater Battlespace Mission Network
The Saab-led MANGROVE consortium has been selected by NATO to lead the Allied Underwater Battlespace Mission Network project (AUWB-MN).
Japan to modify destroyer Chokai for Tomahawk missile capability by March 2026, defence minister says
Japan will modify its destroyer JS Chokai (DDG-176) to launch Tomahawk cruise missiles by 31 March 2026, Defence Minister Gen Nakatani confirmed on Tuesday.
Navantia to build two new Offshore Patrol Vessels for Spanish Navy under €716 million plan
The Government of Spain has authorised the start of the contracting process for Navantia to design and build two new Offshore Patrol Vessels (BAM), which will join the six already in service.
Rheinmetall acquires Naval Vessels Lürssen (NVL), expanding into naval shipbuilding
The German technology group Rheinmetall has reached an agreement with the Lürssen Group on the acquisition of Naval Vessels Lürssen (NVL B.V. & Co. KG, Bremen-Vegesack) and its subsidiaries.
Japan successfully tests electromagnetic railgun at sea with record projectile speed
Japan’s Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) has announced the successful completion of the country’s first sea-based electromagnetic railgun firing trials.