Raytheon and Avio USA have executed a purchase order for funding of up to $26 million for continued engineering work on the Mk 104 dual-thrust rocket motor to support Raytheon’s Standard Missile franchise 🚀 www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...

[VIDEO] SubSea Craft MARS USV at DSEI UK 2025 🇬🇧 MARS encompasses the latest innovations in USV technology, with multi-role applications for a variety of force objectives including: - Wingman support - ISR capabilities - Multi-domain payloads www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2iN...

NCSIST, the primary armaments developer of Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense (MND), unveiled a new attack unmanned surface vessel (USV) at the TADTE, the country’s largest defense expo 🇹 www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...

Turkish shipbuilder DEARSAN has held the steel-cutting ceremony for its Next Generation Mine Hunting Vessel (YMAG) program at its shipyard in Istanbul, marking the official start of construction 🇹🇷 www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...

Exail achieves world first with 1,100-nautical-mile autonomous USV transit across Gibraltar Strait www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...

This example is a testimony of our ability to anticipate in order to reconcile long-term programmes with fast-paced changes. To protect, one needs to detect. Check out this report by @navalnews.com youtu.be/YMt2pzURRlI&...

At last week’s NID, we presented our latest holistic and disruptive solutions to provide 360° short-range defence. Some are already integrated on our warships, such as the #FDI ‘s Asymmetric Warfare Bridge, bringing unique capabilities to counter emerging & fast-evolving threats.

**BREAKING** China Moves Two Super-Sized ‘XXL’ Uncrewed Submarines To South China Sea www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...

[VIDEO] Copenhagen Orca USV at DSEI UK 2025 🇩🇰 Denmark-based company Copenhagen Global was demonstrating their new "Copenhagen Orca" unmanned surface vessel (USV) during DSEI UK 2025 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=28hV...

Royal Navy commissions 6th Astute-class SSN as construction starts on 4th Dreadnought SSBN 🇬🇧 www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...

Kongsberg Maritime has signed a contract with STM to supply fuelling at sea (FAS) and replenishment at sea (RAS) equipment for two Portuguese naval replenishment and logistic ships. These ships will be designed and built by the Turkish naval shipbuilder STM. www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...

The US Navy’s newest CSG has conducted operations in the High North alongside NATO allies, in a deployment underlining the deterrent impact CSG presence can bring in the region. The CSG also integrated into NATO operational command structures. www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...

[VIDEO] Copenhagen Orca USV at DSEI UK 2025 🇩🇰 Denmark-based company Copenhagen Global was demonstrating their new "Copenhagen Orca" unmanned surface vessel (USV) during DSEI UK 2025 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=28hV...

New information reveals that the Chinese Navy (PLAN) is testing its uncrewed submarines on Hainan in the South China Sea. The two underwater drones, by far the world’s largest, have not been publicly revealed by Beijing 🇨🇳 Story by @covertshores.bsky.social www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...

The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has signed a contract with Finnish shipbuilder Marine Alutech Oy Ab for the re-acquisition of 20 “group boats” for the amphibious battalions 🇸🇪 🇫🇮 www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...

Video: VITEC’s IP streaming solutions for naval defense at DSEI UK www.navalnews.com/event-news/d...

Chinese official media has released footage showing the new catapult-equipped supercarrier Fujian conducting fixed wing flight operations. 🇨🇳 Story by @alxluck.bsky.social www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...

[VIDEO] Lockheed Martin at DSEI UK: ASEV, F-110, F127, C-UAS and Patriot on ships Paul Lemmo, VP integrated warfare systems & sensors shares the latest regarding SPY-7, Counter UAS and Patriot missile integration on surface combatants during DSEI UK 2025 youtu.be/pya_koGw9oM

Gabler, a leading provider of submarine technologies, today unveiled concepts for their highly anticipated uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) designed for torpedo tube launch (TTL) 🇩🇪 www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...

Large Remote Missile Vessels – German Navy plans to procure unmanned arsenal ships 🇩🇪 Via @hartpunkt.bsky.social www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...

SANCAR, the Armed Unmanned Surface Vehicle developed by Havelsan has successfully completed acceptance processes following its firing tests. Now ready to serve the nation’s security forces, SANCAR will be delivered to its designated unit 🇹🇷 www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...

Ukrainian Magura V7 (or V6?) USV at NATO exercise REPMUS25 in Portugal. Interesting that they chose Soviet legacy AA-11 ARCHER missiles instead of Sidewinders. The Sea Dragon system can accept both. Another Ukrainian missile armed USV, the Sea Wolf, was also present.

[VIDEO] Type 26 Frigate program update at DSEI UK 2025 🇬🇧 🇦🇺 🇨🇦 🇳🇴 The Royal Norwegian Navy is set to become the fourth operator of the Type 26 after the British Royal Navy, the Royal Australian Navy and the Royal Canadian Navy 👇 youtu.be/WfRZ6FQwrLY

The U.S. Army’s latest watercraft demonstrated its ability to transport a Marine Corps NMESIS anti-ship launcher last week in Hawaii 🇺🇸 Story by @aaronmatthewil.bsky.social www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...

MARTAC signs MoU for Co-Development and Manufacturing of USV in Taiwan 🇺🇸 🇹🇼 www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...

At the end of August 2025, the Japan Coast Guard released its preliminary budget request for FY2026. The request revealed plans to procure four additional unmanned aircraft for maritime surveillance of Japan’s surrounding waters 🇯🇵 By @yoshihiro-inaba.bsky.social www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...

BlackSea Technologie today announced the development of its new family of Modular Attack Surface Craft (MASC) unmanned surface vessels (USVs) designed to meet the U.S. Navy’s call for modular, multi-mission combatants 🇺🇸 www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...

« C’est un message » : la grande parade militaire de Pékin va révéler l’avance militaire de la Chine ⭐ Merci à @navalnews.com pour l'analyse 👍 www.ouest-france.fr/monde/chine/...

Alright. I probably broke a record for the longest piece published at @navalnews.com. Anyway, here's my rather comprehensive overview on all the naval weaponry and equipment we could observe at the Chinese military parade 2025. Enjoy! www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...

[VIDEO] @naval-group.com working on the weaponization of drones 🇫🇷 - Weaponization of the Seaquest range of unmanned surface vessels (USV) - New very lightweight torpedo (VLT) and depth charges - Cormorant amphibious UAV www.youtube.com/watch?v=3s0Y...

Schiebel announced the launch of two new products: the CAMCOPTER S-101 and CAMCOPTER S-301 Unmanned Air Systems (UAS). www.navalnews.com/event-news/d...

BMT unveiled MODUS (Modular Uncrewed Ship) concept at DSEI UK 2025 defence exhibition held in London between 9-12 September 2025 🇬🇧 www.navalnews.com/event-news/d...

***New Analysis*** China’s New Giant Underwater Drone Increases Naval Mine Threat Around Taiwan The AJX002's covert, almost deniable nature, increases the likelihood that China will use naval mines. www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...

[VIDEO] BAE Systems Herne XLUUV at DSEI UK 2025 🇬🇧 Nick Martin, Maritime Autonomy Project Manager at BAE Systems, shares the latest with the Herne extra large unmanned underwater vehicle (XLUUV) program during DSEI UK 2025. 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFme...

At the end of August 2025, the Japan Coast Guard released its preliminary budget request for FY2026. The request revealed plans to procure four additional unmanned aircraft for maritime surveillance of Japan’s surrounding waters 🇯🇵 By @yoshihiro-inaba.bsky.social www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...

MARTAC signs MoU for Co-Development and Manufacturing of USV in Taiwan 🇺🇸 🇹🇼 www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...

Fairbanks Morse Defense, a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, has acquired Vestdavit, a leading supplier of davits and advanced handling systems based in Bergen, Norway 🇺🇸 🇳🇴 www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...

At DSEI, MBDA along with British, French and Italian officials unveiled STRATUS, the new name for FC/ASW. In addition, the final missile design for the subsonic STRATUS LO (previously known as TP15) was revealed, as the programme moves on towards Development Phase www.navalnews.com/event-news/d...

U.S.-based defense company Eureka Naval Craft announced a landmark agreement with Louisiana-based Bordelon Marine Shipbuilders to construct warships 🇺🇸 www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...

[VIDEO] MBDA unveils STRATUS: Future cruise and anti-ship missiles 🚀 At DSEI UK 2025, MBDA along with British, French and Italian officials unveiled STRATUS, the new name for the Future Cruise / Anti-Ship Weapon (FC/ASW) 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xp--...

The Saab-led MANGROVE consortium has been selected by NATO to lead the Allied Underwater Battlespace Mission Network project (AUWB-MN). www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...

On September 19, the Royal Australian Navy’s Hobart-class guided-missile destroyer HMAS Brisbane (DDG-41) called at the JMSDF Yokosuka Naval Base. The Australian vessel is set to receive maintenance while in Japan 🇦🇺🇯🇵 www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...

U.S. Army resurrects cancelled Marine Corps Tomahawk launcher for live fire test in 2026 🇺🇸🚀 Story by @cjohnston.bsky.social www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...

[VIDEO] Babcock's Type 31 & Arrowhead 140 Frigates at DSEI UK 2025 🇬🇧 Sir Nick Hine, Chief Executive of Babcock Marine, shares the latest with the Royal Navy Type 31 and Arrowhead 140 frigate programs during DSEI UK 2025 www.youtube.com/watch?v=utoO...

China unveiled its AJX002 underwater minelaying drone, signalling a significant expansion and modernization of its capabilities. The dedicated platform enhances blockade potential, particularly around Taiwan. 🇨🇳 By @covertshores.bsky.social www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...

The Japanese Ministry of Defense has revised the hull classification symbols for Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) vessels effective October 2024. The change adds two new symbols, “CG” and “CVM” 🇯🇵⚓️ Story by @yoshihiro-inaba.bsky.social www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...

The Greek government tonight moved forward with the decision to procure a fourth FDI frigate for the Hellenic Navy. The Hellenic Parliament now has to vote to approve this decision. This formality is expected to take place next week 🇬🇷 www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) held a launching ceremony for the next-generation Aegis destroyer, Dasan Jeong Yak-yong, in Ulsan on September 17th 🇰🇷 www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...

Leidos unveils Sea Dagger for UK Commando Insertion Craft requirement 🇬🇧 www.navalnews.com/event-news/d...

[VIDEO] Leidos Sea Dagger Commando Insertion Craft At DSEI UK 2025, Leidos unveiled its Sea Dagger, a next-generation Commando Insertion Craft (CIC) concept developed for the Royal Navy. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sMB...